Question

“day of infamy” by franklin delano roosevelt part 1: reading directions: read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question that follows. refer to the passage as often as necessary when answering the questions. passage - franklin d roosevelt’s “day of infamy” speech, the public papers and addresses of franklin d. roosevelt, 1941 volume (new york: harper & brothers publishers, 1950): 514 - 515. this passage is adapted from president franklin d. roosevelt’s address to the u.s. congress on december 8, 1941, the day after japan attacked pearl harbor in hawaii. in this historic speech, often called the “day of infamy” speech, roosevelt urges congress to declare war and emphasizes the strength and resolve of the american people. to the congress of the united states: yesterday, dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the united states of america was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the empire of japan. the united states was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the pacific. indeed, one hour after japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in oahu, the japanese ambassador to the united states and his colleagues delivered to the secretary of state a formal reply to a recent american message. while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack. it will be recorded that the distance of hawaii from japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. during the intervening time, the japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the united states by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. the attack yesterday on the hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to american naval and military forces. how does roosevelt’s repetition of the word “deliberately” affect his purpose in the speech? a it weakens his argument by implying that the attack was a result of miscommunication. b it emphasizes japan’s intentional deception, strengthening the urgency of the american response. c it shifts the blame away from japan and suggests the u.s. might have provoked the attack. d it creates doubt about the japanese government’s intentions, making the american public question their motives.

Explanation:

Roosevelt repeats "deliberately" to show Japan's pre - meditated and deceitful actions. This emphasizes the intentional nature of the attack, which strengthens the case for a strong American response. It was not a result of miscommunication, nor does it shift blame or create doubt about Japanese motives in a way that weakens the call to action.

Answer:

B. It emphasizes Japan's intentional deception, strengthening the urgency of the American response.