Read the first sentences of President Kennedy's Report

Question

to the American People

This afternoon, following a series of threats and defiant
statements, the presence of Alabama National
Guardsmen was required on the University of Alabama
to carry out the final and unequivocal order of the
United States District Court of the Northern District of
Alabama.

Which best describes how President Kennedy appeals
to the audience at the beginning of his speech?

A. He relies on his credibility as the president to
capture the attention of the audience.

B. He uses parallel structures in his speech to
underscore the main points of his argument.

C. He creates a logical foundation of facts on which he
can build an emotional appeal later.

D. He uses emotionally charged language so that the
audience is immediately emotionally involved.

Answer 1

A. He relies on his credibility as the president to capture the attention of the audience.