FDR's "Pearl Harbor Address" is considered among the most powerful and memorable speeches in American history. How does President Roosevelt's use of rhetorical appeals help him to achieve his purpose? Which of the rhetorical appeals do you believe the President used most skillfully and successfully in his address? Cite evidence from the text to support you

1. President's use of rhetorical appeals helped to convince Americans and other observers that Japan had indeed trespassed by their surprise offensive attack on the Hawaiian islands.

2. Logos was used most skillfully and successfully by the President in his address. He mentioned facts, figures and dates to indicate that the attack by Japan was premeditated and deserved a response. An evidence is seen in the excerpt below:

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves.

Explanation:

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave the Pearl Harbor Address on December 8, 1941 to address the surprise attack by the Japanese people on the United States territory. The three rhetorical appeals were used by the President in his speech.

He applied ethos when he referenced his ability to represent the will of the people as he declared war with Japan.

Pathos which involves appealing to the emotions of the people was applied when he recounted how the United States had tried to maintain peace with Japan.

Logos was extensively used as facts and date stamps were widely used in the speech.

kennedy creates personal credibility by saying he is more than fit to lead. he talks about the sixty day period that he constructed administration, and says based on that he will be an acceptable leader.

jfk has a great reputation as an american citizen. he fought in wwii, and earned the navy and marine corps medal. he saved several men on his pt-109 patrol torpedo boat after an attack by the japanese navy. he also served in congress for the 11th congressional district for massachusetts, and served three terms in the house of representatives.

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