question:Select the correct answer. How does President Bush use rhetoric to advance the purpose of his speech in paragraph 4? A. He uses pathos, displaying anger on behalf of the nation. B. He uses pathos, conveying mourning and eliciting grief. C. He uses logos, explaining rationally why the attack occurred. D. He uses ethos, drawing upon his authority as president.

question:Select the correct answer. Read this sentence from the speech. "These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve." Which phrase best captures the figurative meaning of the phrase the steel of American resolve? A. the coldness of American actions B. the perseverance of American people C. the strength of American determination D. the courage of American decisions

question:Select the correct text in the passage. Which excerpt of paragraphs 5-6 would be the most useful in an informational paragraph about the word condolences? (5) I appreciate so very much the members of Congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. And on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance. America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism. (6) Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened…

question:Select the correct answer. Read this sentence from the speech. "America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world." Which word best reflects the connotative meaning of the phrase beacon for freedom and opportunity as it is used in the text? A. inspiration B. opportunity C. society D. warning