Question

question 6 (1 point)
the phrase \war against terrorism\ conveys all of the following ideas except:
a that significant resources will be focused on the issue of terrorism
b that the response to the attacks will involve a major, ongoing effort
c that these attacks were one element within a larger conflict
d that a specific country is to blame for the attacks

question 7 (1 point)
which of the following sentences most directly expresses the presidents belief about the motives of the attackers?
a the victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, business men and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors
b these acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. but they have failed.
c immediately following the first attack, i activated our governments emergency response plans. our military is powerful and its prepared.
d today, our nation saw evil – the very worst of human nature – and we responded with the best of america.

question 8 (1 point)
which sentence conveys the idea that the international response to the attacks has been supportive?
a and on behalf of the american people, i thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance.
b our emergency teams are working in new york city and washington, d.c., to help with local rescue efforts.
c today, our nation saw evil – the very worst of human nature – and we responded with the best of america. with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could.
d this is a day when all americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace.

Explanation:

Question 6

• Option a: "War against terrorism" implies dedicating resources to tackle terrorism, so this is conveyed.
• Option b: A "war" suggests a major, ongoing effort to respond, so this is conveyed.
• Option c: Framing it as a "war" implies the attacks are part of a larger conflict, so this is conveyed.
• Option d: The phrase "war against terrorism" does not single out a specific country to blame; it focuses on the broader issue of terrorism.

• Option a: Describes victims, not attacker motives.
• Option b: States the attacks were intended to frighten the nation into chaos/retreat, directly addressing motives.
• Option c: Talks about emergency response, not motives.
• Option d: Describes the nature of the event and response, not motives.

• Option a: Thanking world leaders for condolences and assistance shows international support.
• Option b: Discusses domestic emergency teams, not international response.
• Option c: Focuses on domestic response and American values, not international support.
• Option d: Talks about American unity, not international response.

Answer:

d. that a specific country is to blame for the attacks

Question 7