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 equalityPathos, by appealing to the emotions and hopes of young viewersEthos, by emphasizing her professional backgroundCounterargument, by acknowledging opposing viewpointsWhat 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 argumentIt weakens her message by oversimplifying her ideasIt establishes her credibility through personal experience It creates an emotional and motivational appeal to inspire her audienceWhat 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 leadersTo logically prove that women will soon outnumber men in governmentTo emphasize progress and motivate future generations to pursue leadershipTo acknowledge criticism of her role in politicsWhy does Harris include the idea that students should “see yourselves in a way that others may not, simply because they’ve never seen it before”?(1 point)To instruct listeners on the exact steps needed to achieve successTo encourage students to challenge limitations and believe in possibilities beyond past examplesTo present evidence that social barriers no longer existTo compare her own achievements to those of earlier political leadersSkip to navigation

Answer 1

1) Pathos, by appealing to the emotions and hopes of young viewers.
- The line evokes feeling and inspiration rather than facts or credentials.

2) It creates an emotional and motivational appeal to inspire her audience.
- Short, direct commands are punchy and urge listeners to act or aspire.

3) To emphasize progress and motivate future generations to pursue leadership.
- The statement frames her achievement as a step forward and encourages others to follow.

4) To encourage students to challenge limitations and believe in possibilities beyond past examples.
- She urges students to imagine themselves in roles not yet represented, overcoming others' lack of precedent.