Question

Excerpt Kamala Harris 2020 Victory Speech
"But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last. Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities. And to the children of our country, regardless of your gender, our country has sent you a clear message: Dream with ambition.
Lead with conviction. And see yourselves in a way that others may not, simply because they've never seen it before. But know that we will applaud you every step of the way."
Which rhetorical element does Kamala Harris primarily use in the statement, "Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities"? (1 point)
• Logos, by presenting statistical evidence about equality
• Pathos, by appealing to the emotions and hopes of young viewers
• Ethos, by emphasizing her professional background
• Counterargument, by acknowledging opposing viewpoints
What is the impact of Harris's repeated use of short, direct commands in the lines "Dream with ambition. Lead with conviction."? (1 point)
• It provides factual proof to support her argument
O It weakens her message by oversimplifying her ideas
• It establishes her credibility through personal experience
• It creates an emotional and motivational appeal to inspire her audience
What is Harris's primary purpose in stating, "But while I may be the first woman in this office, I will not be the last"? (1 point)
• To persuade listeners that she is more qualified than past leaders
To logically prove that women will soon outnumber men in government
• To emphasize progress and motivate future generations to pursue leadership
• To acknowledge criticism of her role in politics

Answer 1

1) Pathos — by appealing to the emotions and hopes of young viewers.

2) It creates an emotional and motivational appeal to inspire her audience.

3) To emphasize progress and motivate future generations to pursue leadership.