Asked by Lila
Read the passage from John F. Kennedy’s “Speech at American University.”
The United States, as the world knows, will never start a war. We do not want a war. We do not now expect a war. This generation of Americans has already had enough—more than enough—of war and hate and oppression.
What are the most likely effects of President Kennedy’s use of an appeal to pathos in this passage?
Select all that apply.
Speech at American University
The audience will feel soothed because peace has been promised.
The audience will feel hopeful that war may be avoided.
The audience will feel defeated about previous wars fought.
The audience will feel unified in the desire to embrace peace.
The United States, as the world knows, will never start a war. We do not want a war. We do not now expect a war. This generation of Americans has already had enough—more than enough—of war and hate and oppression.
What are the most likely effects of President Kennedy’s use of an appeal to pathos in this passage?
Select all that apply.
Speech at American University
The audience will feel soothed because peace has been promised.
The audience will feel hopeful that war may be avoided.
The audience will feel defeated about previous wars fought.
The audience will feel unified in the desire to embrace peace.