9/11 Address to the Nation

What was the purpose of the 9/11 address to the nation?

• To celebrate the anniversary of the terrorist attacks

• To announce a new government policy

• To apologize for the actions of the terrorists

• To address the American people and provide information, reassurance, and guidance in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

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Name one central idea discussed in the 9/11 address to the nation.

• Fear and panic

• Retaliation and revenge

• Unity and resilience

• Destruction and chaos

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Which rhetorical appeals were used in the 9/11 address to the nation?

• logos, ethos, and pathos

• empathy, sympathy, and compassion

• reason, emotion, and credibility

• ethos, pathos, and logos

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Give an example of figurative language used in the 9/11 address to the nation.

• evil-doers

• wrongdoers

• villains

• terrorists

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What were some supporting details provided for the central ideas in the 9/11 address to the nation?

• Causes of the attacks, conspiracy theories, personal anecdotes

• Number of injured individuals, impact on the economy, international response

• Political implications, military strategy, aftermath of the attacks

• Timeline of attacks, number of casualties, government and emergency services response, call for unity and resilience

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Why was it important for the nation to respond to the 9/11 attacks?

• To ensure national security and protect its citizens.

• To gain control of valuable resources.

• To seek revenge on the attackers.

• To establish dominance over other nations.

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How did the 9/11 address to the nation aim to inspire unity?

• By emphasizing the need for Americans to come together, support one another, and stand united against terrorism.

• By promoting division and encouraging Americans to turn against one another.

• By encouraging Americans to isolate themselves from others and focus on their own safety.

• By highlighting the importance of individualism and self-reliance.

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Explain the significance of using rhetorical appeals in the 9/11 address to the nation.

• The significance of using rhetorical appeals in the 9/11 address to the nation was to connect emotionally with the audience, establish credibility, and appeal to their sense of patriotism and unity.

• The significance of using rhetorical appeals in the 9/11 address to the nation was to divide the nation and create discord

• The significance of using rhetorical appeals in the 9/11 address to the nation was to spread misinformation and propaganda

• The significance of using rhetorical appeals in the 9/11 address to the nation was to manipulate the emotions of the audience

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What effect does figurative language have on the audience during the 9/11 address to the nation?

• It distracts the audience and makes it difficult to understand the message.

• It evokes strong emotions and creates a vivid image.

• It confuses the audience and makes the speech less impactful.

• It bores the audience and makes them lose interest.

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Discuss the role of supporting details in conveying the central ideas of the 9/11 address to the nation.

• Supporting details provide irrelevant information that distracts from the central ideas of the 9/11 address to the nation.

• Supporting details are unnecessary and do not contribute to the central ideas of the 9/11 address to the nation.

• Supporting details contradict the central ideas of the 9/11 address to the nation.

• Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and specific information that strengthen the central ideas of the 9/11 address to the nation.

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