Obama's Speech - ELA.6.R.3.4 Identify rhetorical appeals

How does President Obama use pathos, or emotional appeals, to connect with his audience? (R 3.4)

• He shares examples of how he felt when he experienced struggles in his early life

• He expresses sadness for students who will never be able to go to college

• He encourages his audience by explaining how anyone can become a millionaire

• He uses quotes to show his fear of failure

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which quote from the text shows President Obama using pathos, or an emotional appeal, to connect to the audience? (R 3.4)

• "What problems are you going to solve? What discoveries will you make?"

• "There were times when I missed having a father in my life. There were times when I was lonely and I felt like I didn’t fit in."

• "You make your own future. That’s what young people like you are doing every day, all across America."

• "You might have to read something a few times before you understand it. You definitely have to do a few drafts of a paper before it’s good enough to hand in."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Select two ways ethos, or credibility, is used in this speech to appeal to the audience. (R 3.4)

• Obama refers to teachers and families to establish credibility.

• Obama does not use any expert opinions or examples to appeal to ethos.

• Obama uses examples of students who overcame great challenges to succeed in school.

• Obama himself makes this speech credible, since at the time he was President of the United States and shares his stories in education.

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