Question
Read the excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address.
As for me, I'll leave the presidency more idealistic, more full of hope, than the day I arrived, and more confident than ever that America's best days lie ahead.
Which argumentative technique does Clinton use in this excerpt?
an appeal to credibility
a well-supported counterclaim
an appeal to logic
repetition of words and ideas
As for me, I'll leave the presidency more idealistic, more full of hope, than the day I arrived, and more confident than ever that America's best days lie ahead.
Which argumentative technique does Clinton use in this excerpt?
an appeal to credibility
a well-supported counterclaim
an appeal to logic
repetition of words and ideas
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address, he uses **an appeal to credibility**. By expressing his idealism, hope, and confidence about America's future, he positions himself as a trustworthy leader who believes in the potential and progress of the nation, thereby reinforcing his credibility as a person who cares deeply about the country's well-being.