Obama Values and Ethos

Which of these values were not mentioned by Obama in the speech?

• Honor

• Freedom

• Justice

• Power

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did Obama categorize as three "threats to our Democracy"?

• Race relations

• Foreign relations

• Over-security

• Economic opportunity

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When Obama refers to the United States as "remaining the wealthiest, most powerful, and most respected nation on Earth," how is he giving the audience a sense of ethos?

• Appealing to their senses of right and wrong

• Creating an illusion of success

• Mentioning their experience in international politics

• Appealing to their hearts and minds

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

According to the speech, what can we do to influence our country's future?

• Go on spiritual journeys to find our purpose

• Actively stay involved in our communities through democratic processes

• Run for President to make the changes ourselves

• Congratulate others who have made effective change

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Obama's tone of voice telling us when he says "I am asking you to believe"?

• He is speaking directly to his audience, asking them to get involved in change

• He is asking anyone outside the room to believe he is there

• He is questioning Americans' abilities to get up to the challenge

• He is wondering if he could get a ride home

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following quotes show Obama's commitment beyond the Presidency?

• "My fellow Americans, it has been the honor of my life to serve you."

• "What we have here is failure to communicate."

• "I will be right there with you, as a citizen, for all my days that remain"

• "Because of you, America is a better, stronger place than it was when we started."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Overall, what should be the takeaway for the audience/reader of this speech?

• Obama appreciated his time in office

• We are a very strong nation, and we should not give up on our progress

• Every day brings with it new challenges to meet

• That the next four years will be very hard

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How can a speaker use ethos to convince the audience to trust their own abilities?

• Create the illusion of confidence by using key buzzwords

• Use more inclusive language such as "All of us" or "Everybody here"

• Developing the audience's reliance on the speaker's logic

• Develop the sense of deep trust and care in the audience

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5