Question

which excerpt from paragraphs 1 to 3 of wilsons \war message to congress\ appeals most to the audiences emotions?
on the 3rd of february last i officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the imperial german government
american ships have been sunk, american lives taken, in ways which it has stirred us very deeply to learn of
there has been no discrimination. the challenge is to all mankind. each nation must decide for itself how it will meet it
the choice we make for ourselves must be made with a moderation of counsel and a temperateness of judgment befitting our character and our motives as a nation

Explanation:

This option uses emotional language like "American ships have been sunk, American lives taken" and "stirred us very deeply" to evoke feelings of loss, anger, and national sentiment among the audience. It directly appeals to emotions related to the harm and tragedy suffered by the nation (loss of ships and lives), which is more likely to engage the audience's emotions compared to the other options that are more factual (A) or focused on a broader, more philosophical or rational aspects (C - about a challenge to all mankind and D - about making a choice with moderation).

Answer:

B. American ships have been sunk, American lives taken, in ways which it has stirred us very deeply to learn of.