Joe Biden's State of the Union Address

1. "We are inflicting pain on Russia and supporting the people of Ukraine. We are cutting off Russia's largest banks from the international financial system. We are choking off Russia's access to technology that will sap its economic strength and weaken its military for years to come." These statements are an example of which rhetorical device?

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"In the battle between democracy and autocracy, democracies are rising to the moment, and the world is clearly choosing the side of peace and security." This statement is an example of which rhetorical device?

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"And it worked. It created jobs. Lots of jobs. In fact--our economy created over 6.5 million new jobs last year, more jobs created in one year than ever before in the history of America." This statement is an example of which rhetorical question?

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"Invest in America. Educate Americans. Grow the workforce. Build the economy from the bottom up and the middle out, not from the top down." This statement is an example of which rhetorical device?

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"More infrastructure and innovation in America. More goods moving faster and cheaper in America. More jobs where you can earn a good living in America." These statements are an example of which rhetorical device?

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"And I know you're tired, frustrated, and exhausted." This statement is an example of which rhetorical device?

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"And I ask Congress to pass proven measures to reduce gun violence. Pass universal background checks. Why should anyone on a terrorist list be able to purchase a weapon? Which statement is an example of one of the rhetorical devices?

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What is the tone of the State of the Union Address?

• firm

• resolved

• sincere

• momentous

What type of speech is the State of the Union Address?

• Descriptive

• Persuasive

• Autobiographical

• Biographical

What type of informational text is the State of the Union Address?

• Expository

• Seminal Document

• Argumentative

• Autobiographical