Pub Com Exam 3 Flashcards
(14 cards)
4 Components of Imperialism
1) Manifest Destiny
2) Closing of the Frontier
3) Business Abroad
4) American Exceptionalism
Why Was Masculinity Under Question?
1) Closing of the frontier removed ways for men to display their character/toughness
2) Masculinity was recharacterized to amassing wealth
3) Poverty and Immigrant Labor led to fear that men had that they had no control over their lives
What are the 5 Components of War Rhetoric
1) Everything is done under great consideration
2) A story that builds a clear argument for why we are going to war
3) Uniting everyone in the country behind the efforts
4) Not just defending going to war but also elevating the presidents position given this
5) Strategic misleadings are used to persuade the public
What are the 4 Freedoms
1) Freedom of Speech and Expression
2) Freedom of Worship
3) Freedom from Want
4) Freedom from Need
How Does Kennedy address misperceptions about his catholicism
1) Says he identifies as an American before as a Catholic
2) Cites that he served in war for the country
3) Cites his voting recored showing loyalty to America
2 Themes From King’s Birmingham Jail Letter
1) He puts himself on the level of his critics showing his humility
2) Creates a persona making his audience not just the clergymen but the white moderate and the nation as a whole
What are the 3 Characteristics of a National Eulogey
1) Answers why did this happen
2) Talk about how the victims symbolize the best of America
3) Talk about how their will be justice or an attempt to make sure this never happens again
What are the 2 Rhetorical Challenges Hillary Faces in her Women’s Rights Speech
1) She is speaking about women’s rights violations in China which was not historically the kindest to women
2) She wants to speak to women’s rights without coming across as anti-family values
What Does Hillary Omit in Her Speech?
1) Feminism
2) Abortion by Choice
What Are the Characteristics of Clinton’s I Have Sinned Speech?
1) Confess Sins
2) Communicate Regerts
3) Restore Authority
Apologia
A Defense
Exigence
Problem addressed with rhetoric
What Were the 3 Parts of Obama’s Retelling of the American Dream in his More Perfect Union Speech
1) The American Dream was essential for him getting to where he is
2) Some people are unable to access the American Dream
3) Wants to expand the American Dream to everyone, finishing the work of the founders
What Happens in a Keynote Address
1) Authorizes power of the party, presents politicians as individuals
2) Defines themes, creates an audience, visioncasts for said audience
