“My presence on this stage is pretty unlikely.” What is Obama trying to establish by sharing his personal background?, His credibility and personal connection to the, His expertise in military affairs, His disagreement with the convention audience, His lack of interest in politics, “We have more work to do…” What is the main purpose of this statement?, To celebrate the country’s achievements, To argue that important social and economic problems remain, To criticise the audience for not working hard enough, His To explain how the election process works, “There is not a liberal America and a conservative America — there is the United States of America.” Which rhetorical purpose does this line serve?, To encourage national unity across political divisions, To convince the audience to abandon politics, To suggest that political differences do not exist, To explain the history of political parties, “Are we serving Shamus as well as he is serving us?” How does this question help Obama persuade his audience?, It provides a neutral fact without inviting reflection., It shifts responsibility away from the government, It encourages the audience to question whether soldiers are being adequately supported, It asks the audience to choose a military career, “I am my brother’s keeper. I am my sister’s keeper.” What shared belief is Obama appealing to?, People should focus only on their own success, People have a responsibility towards one another, “Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or do we participate in a politics of hope?” Why does Obama frame the issue as a choice between two possibilities?, To make the audience consider two contrasting approaches and favour hope, To avoid communicating a clear position, To show that both approaches have identical outcomes

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