"A Day Which Will Live in Infamy"

šPart A: What is one of Roosevelt's purposes for delivering this speech?

• to illustrate how dangerous the Japanese forces are

• to remind Congress that he previously warned of a possible attack

• to share information yet keep Americans feeling safe

• to highlight the number of Japanese attacks in the Pacific

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

šPart B: How does Roosevelt use rhetoric to advance the purpose identified in Part A?

• He uses figurative language, describing the day of the attack as one that will "live in infamy," to threaten the Japanese.

• He employs phrases with charged language, such as "righteous might" and "absolute victory," to make Americans feel secure and confident.

• He uses logical fallacies, such as the phrase "premeditated invasion," to strike fear into the hearts of America's enemies.

• He uses overstatement, such as the references to "hostilities" and "grave danger," to stress that he knew the country was in danger.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The following is the CLAIM Roosevelt makes in his speech: America must go to war with Japan.

Please provide 5 pieces of evidence that support the claim. In other words, what evidence BEST supports that America SHOULD go to war with Japan? Please put the paragraph number next to each piece of evidence! Here is one example:

•  America was at peace with Japan when they attacked. (paragraph 4)

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What type of reasoning did Roosevelt use throughout his speech?

• Inductive - the claim is general – but the evidence and examples are specific.

• Abductive - or abduction, he makes a probable conclusion from what he knows.

• Deductive - the evidence is general and vague – but the claim is specific.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Read paragraph 5 of the passage:

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

Which choice best explains how the paragraph supports the author’s appeal?

• The repetition of an idea helps Roosevelt ignite polarizing emotions towards another country.

• The repetition of an idea amplifies the message and draws attention to the fact that the attack was calculated.

• The repetition of words draws a connection between the Japanese people and the American people.

• The repetition of words shows the President has strong opinions on the topic.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5