How does Roosevelt's use of the "big stick metaphor in the paragraph on pages 5-6
impact his speech?
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It adds a threatening tone to Roosevelt's speech by
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It emphasizes Roosevelts intent to fight the
injustices he sees in foreign nations,
It encourages cooperation by promising power to
people who agree with Roosevelt
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It provides a visual of military might that helps
Roosevelt to argue his main point.