Question

Read the text of the Barack Obama speech “Remarks by the President at the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches.”

Which options best explain Obama’s rhetorical purpose in the speech?

(Select all that apply.)

`to celebrate an important milestone in the history of civil rights
`to explain to his audience why they should welcome immigrants into America
`to inspire and motivate his audience to exercise their right to vote
`to inform and educate his audience about the history of social injustice in America

Answer 1

Answer:

1) to celebrate an important milestone in the history of civil rights. 3) to inspire and motivate bis audience to exercise their right to vote. 4) to inform and educate his audience about the history of social injustice in America

Answer 2

Answer:

The options that best explain Obama’s rhetorical purpose in the speech are:

* To celebrate an important milestone in the history of civil rights

* To inform and educate his audience about the history of social injustice in America

Explanation:

The Speech of Barack Obama about the "50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery Marches" uses rhetorical to emphasise the importance of the past events of change in order to have a new society where everyone has more freedom do express themselves and to get as far as they can, as long as they put all their effort on it.