Question
Read the excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address.
You have made our social fabric stronger, our families healthier and safer, our people more prosperous. You, the American people, have made our passage into the global information age an era of great American renewal.
Which rhetorical appeal does Clinton primarily use in this excerpt?
an appeal to the listeners' logical thought
an appeal to the listeners' confidence in the speaker
an appeal to the listeners' emotions
an appeal to the listeners' sense of reason
You have made our social fabric stronger, our families healthier and safer, our people more prosperous. You, the American people, have made our passage into the global information age an era of great American renewal.
Which rhetorical appeal does Clinton primarily use in this excerpt?
an appeal to the listeners' logical thought
an appeal to the listeners' confidence in the speaker
an appeal to the listeners' emotions
an appeal to the listeners' sense of reason
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In this excerpt, President Clinton primarily uses **an appeal to the listeners' emotions**. He emphasizes the positive impact of the American people's actions, highlighting their contributions to social fabric, family health, and prosperity, which aims to evoke a sense of pride and optimism among his audience.