Nixon "Checkers" Speech

On page 5 paragraph 5, why does Nixon talk about his children's interest in a dog?

• To gain sympathy/empathy from those who have children.

• To show that his expenses were not done for him but for his family.

• To show his appreciation towards his children.

• To gain sympathy/empathy from those who have a dog.

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On page 6 paragraph 3 what tone was Nixon portraying while talking about Mr. Stevenson/Mr. Sparkman.

• An unforgiving tone

• A Judgingtone

• A pitiful tone

• An aggressive tone

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Nixon talks about and encourages other people who are in the same situation to come out like he did in order to?

• Set himself as an example for people to follow, and to show that others doing the same would be good as well.

• Suggest that bringing light to their actions may result is less consequences.

• Put them in the spotlight so people would suspect them instead of Nixon.

• Say that coming forward proves that you are not guilty.

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