1 Personal background of the speaker.
2 Historical context
3 Audience and purpose
4Historical impact
A) On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor. The next day, Roosevelt made his “Day of Infamy” speech condemning the attack and declaring war on Japan.
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States. He is best known for his New Deal initiative, which helped to propel the nation’s flagging economy. He was the president as the United States entered World War II.
C) The “Day of Infamy” speech became one of the most famous and influential speeches in US history. It has been referenced in popular culture, books, films, and politics. In former US President George W. Bush’s address to the nation after the September 11 terrorist attack, he said, "September 11th has taken its place alongside December 7th as a date that will live in infamy
D)The nation was in shock. Fear and panic had taken over the public. Roosevelt hoped that his speech, which was broadcast nationally, would convince Congress and the American people to go to war.
1. Personal Background of the Speaker = Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States...
In this answer choice, FDR is described. It talks about when he was president as well as one of his biggest contributions to the country during his presidency.
2. Historical Context = On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the US naval base...
In this answer choice, the author is describing the historical reason behind the "Day of Infamy" speech. It tells the reader why this speech was given.
3. Audience and Purpose = The nation was in shock...
This excerpt describes the purpose of FDR's "Day of Infamy" speech. It explains how the audience was reeling from the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the speech was given to show that America would not stand by and remain neutral in WWII.
4. Historical Impact = The "Day of Infamy" speech became one of the most famous and influential speeches...
This explains what happened after the speech. It shows how people have studied the speech and referenced it many times throughout history. It was even used when comparing the only other time the US was attacked on its own soil - Sept. 11th.
King George VI had a speech impediment. In fact, he had quite a bad stutter. It was vital he overcame this issue because he was speaking during a time when he needed to muster up the resolve of his people. It was symbolic that he was able to overcome the impediment as it symbolized how England could overcome anything, as well. And, because the speech was given directly after England’s declaration of war against Germany, this was vitally important. It was extremely difficult for him to overcome the impediment, and England was in no position to win a war; thus, the odds being faced in all regards involving this speech were quite daunting.
B motive-driven characterization
C direct characterization
D indirect characterization
(D) Indirect characterization is most often used in drama.
This is because, when on stage, the actors have little time for their characters to develop so drama often utilizes indirect characterization.
D. Indirect characterization
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Answer: the italicized word is He and it is a pronoun.
Explanation: He is specifically a subject pronoun and it is rated as the third person singular and corresponds to a male. Here's a chart of the subject pronouns:
First person singular: I First person plural: we
Second person singular: you Second person plural: you
Third person singular: He, She, It Third person plural: they