Address
Through blood drawn by lash and blood drawn by
sword, we learned that no union founded on the
principles of liberty and equality could survive half-slave
and half-free. We made ourselves anew, and vowed to
move forward together.
What type of rhetorical appeal does President Obama
use in this section of the speech?
A. an appeal to credibility
B. an appeal to reason
C. an appeal to emotion
D. an appeal to character
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In the excerpt from President Obama's Second Inaugural Address, the appeal is primarily to emotion. He evokes powerful imagery related to "blood drawn by lash and blood drawn by sword," which elicits a strong emotional response regarding the history of slavery and the struggle for liberty and equality. This language aims to resonate with the audience's feelings about justice and unity.
Thus, the correct answer is:
C. an appeal to emotion
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