Question 1: What is a rhetorical question, and how is it used in this excerpt?

Answer: A rhetorical question is asked for effect, not to be answered; in the excerpt, it emphasizes challenges and inspires resilience.

Question 2: Identify one rhetorical question in the excerpt and explain its purpose.

Answer: The question 'What more can we do to ensure a brighter future for our children?' prompts listeners to think about their responsibilities and motivates action.

Question 1: Identify the rhetorical questions in the excerpt.

Answer: The questions 'Is it not our duty to stand up for justice?', 'Should we accept complacency when change is possible?', and 'When did courage become optional?'

Question 2: What effect do these rhetorical questions have on the audience?

Answer: They provoke reflection, motivate action, and emphasize the importance of courage and responsibility.

Question 3: Annotate the speech excerpt, highlighting the rhetorical questions and explaining their purpose in a few words.

Answer: Answers should identify each rhetorical question and describe how they engage the audience or emphasize key themes such as duty, change, and courage.

Question 1: Draft a speech that includes at least three rhetorical questions related to your chosen issue. Use persuasive language to motivate action.

Answer: See full answer key

Question 2: Create a checklist of three criteria your speech should meet to effectively use rhetorical questions (e.g., engages the audience, emphasizes key points, provokes thought).

Answer: Engages the audience, emphasizes key points, provokes thought.