Read this excerpt from president harry s. truman's korean war speech: [m]eet the attack in korea and defeat it there. that is what we have been doing. it is a difficult and bitter task. but so far it has been successful. so far, we have prevented world war iii. so far, by fighting a limited war in korea, we have prevented aggression from succeeding, and bringing on a general war. which sentence best summarizes truman's persuasive strategy in this part of the speech? a. truman logically explains his reasoning for going to war. b. truman earns credibility by explaining korea's difficult situation. c. truman passionately invites fellow americans to continue the fight for freedom. d. truman stirs up anger in this audience by describing the enemy.

Which statement best describes the type of appeal used in this public service advertisement? an emotional appeal is made by presenting a wide range of jobs for women. an emotional appeal is made by emphasizing the need for a peaceful approach. an ethical appeal is made by providing pictures of a variety of role models. a logical appeal is made by including words that explain the meaning of the poster.

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.

In living to tell the tale, what does the following passage mainly reveal about the narrator (paragraph 2)? “there was not a single door, crack in the wall, a human trace that did not find a supernatural resonance in me.” : a) the narrator associates memories to specific objects that he sees. b) the narrator realizes the buildings around him should be demolished. c) the narrator feels as though he wants to connect to the people of the town. d) the narrator is unsure why he feels frightened while walking with his mother.