Question

remarks to the senate in support of a declaration of conscience margaret chase smith june 1, 1950 mr. president i would like to speak briefly and simply about a serious national condition. it is a national feeling of fear and frustration that could result in national suicide and the end of everything that we americans hold dear. it is a condition that comes from the lack of effective leadership in either the legislative branch or the executive branch of our government. that leadership is so lacking that serious and responsible proposals are being made that national advisory commissions be appointed to provide such critically needed leadership. i speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political opportunism. i speak as briefly as possible because the issue is too great to be obscured by eloquence. i speak simply and briefly in the hope that how does the author use rhetoric to advance her purpose? a she uses emotional appeals to construct an argument. b she uses funny anecdotes to create a particular mood. c she uses a sequence of true facts to outline big ideas. d she uses hyperbole to exaggerate the current situation.

Explanation:

In her remarks, Margaret Chase Smith emphasizes a national feeling of fear and frustration, constructing an argument by appealing to emotions about the serious national condition and lack of leadership. There are no funny anecdotes, and while facts may be present, the emphasis is on the emotional - charged language rather than just a sequence of facts. Hyperbole is not the main rhetorical device used.

Answer:

A. She uses emotional appeals to construct an argument