Rhetoric Review- Eisenhower's Order of the Day

"The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you."

Which rhetorical strategy is used?

• Personification

• Repetition

• Allusion

• Counterargument

"The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you."

What is the purpose of the personification?

• The personification is used to diminish the enemy.

• The personification is used to describe the immense challenge the soldiers are about to face.

• The personification is used to remind the soldiers that they are supported and they will be remembered.

• The personification is used to help the soldiers cope with the death of a comrade.

"In company with our braves allies... you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world."

Which rhetorical strategy is used?

• Irony

• Juxtaposition of good and evil

• Rhetorical question

• Anecdote

"In company with our braves allies... you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world."

What is the purpose of the juxtaposition?

• The juxtaposition is used to befriend the people of Europe.

• The juxtaposition is used to discourage the men from deserting the army.

• The juxtaposition is used to emphasize the repercussions of the war on average American citizens.

• The juxtaposition is used to encourage the men to triumph over the oppressive Nazi regime.

"I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle."

Which rhetorical strategy is used?

• Analogy

• Characterization of the troops

• Simile

• Oxymoron

"I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle."

What is the purpose of the characterization?

• The characterization is used to describe the weaknesses of the enemy.

• The characterization is used to demonstrate the sacrifices of the women at home.

• The characterization is used to instill the troops with confidence and remind them of their strengths.

• The characterization is used to contrast their abilities with soldiers of the past.

What is Eisenhower's overall purpose in writing the "Order of the Day"?

• Eisenhower's purpose is to thank the men for their support throughout the campaign.

• Eisenhower's purpose is to inspire bravery and courage in his troops before they undertake an overwhelming task.

• Eisenhower's purpose is to accept the nomination for promotion.

• Eisenhower's purpose is to inform the troops of the logistics of the battle that will commence.

How does Eisenhower advance his purpose?

• Eisenhower advances his purpose through statistical evidence and logical reasoning leading to a conclusion.

• Eisenhower advances his purpose through violent imagery and an appeal to emotions.

• Eisenhower advances his purpose through personal anecdotes and rhetorical questions.

• Eisenhower advances his purpose through the juxtaposition of good and evil, and his characterization of the troops.