Greta Thunberg U.N. Address

Which of the following best describes Thunberg's primary mode of persuasion in the speech?

• She draws common ground between her views and her audience's

• She presents herself as neutral and explains the situation logically

• She appeals to the emotion of guilt in the audience

• She establishes herself as a more credible authority

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

In the fourth paragraph, Thunberg says that she "refuse[s] to believe" that her audience is evil to:

• Illustrate to her audience that she is deeply in shock

• Demonstrate she is giving her audience the benefit of the doubt

• Praise them for their good judgments

• Contrast them favorably with evil leaders from history

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Thunberg includes the phrase "we who have to live with the consequences" to illustrate:

• Her age group must lead the way for repairing climate damage

• The institutions of power are punishing young people

• The situation caused by climate change is completely hopeless

• Her audience is not the group impacted by the climate crisis

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the closing paragraphs of her speech, Thunberg says "you are still not mature enough to tell it like it is" in order to:

• Compare the audience with her age group to shame the audience

• Illustrate that her age group must grow up fast to help the future

• Appeal to the pride the audience feels for their accomplishments

• Establish a bond between the audience and herself

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which option best describes the value or need that Thunberg is appealing to?

• The audience's need to maximize their economic success

• The audience's need to provide for their children

• The audience's desire to not be held accountable for questionable actions

• The audience's values of economic freedom and stability

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5