Question

instructions
read the question carefully and select the best answer.
why might barbara jordan quote both thomas jefferson and abraham lincoln in her speech?
a. she thinks jefferson and lincoln are unintelligent.
b. she uses their quotes to help support the message of unity and harmony.
c. she wishes to emphasize the dark history of slavery.
d. she wants to prove she is smarter than the audience.
best: fl-elak12.ee.2.1, fl-elak12.ee.3.1

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There's no indication Barbara Jordan quotes Jefferson and Lincoln to comment on their intelligence, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: In speeches, quoting historical figures like Jefferson and Lincoln (who were associated with unity - related themes, especially Lincoln with ending slavery and promoting unity, Jefferson with foundational national ideas) is a rhetorical device to support a message of unity and harmony. This aligns with the purpose of using quotes in persuasive or informative speaking.
• Option C: The quotes are not focused on emphasizing the "dark history of slavery" in a way that matches typical use of these figures' quotes; their quotes are more about unity, governance, etc., so C is incorrect.
• Option D: There's no logical reason to think the goal is to prove she is smarter than the audience, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. She uses their quotes to help support the message of unity and harmony.