Analyze the persuasive appeals that President Roosevelt uses in the excerpt from the “Four Freedoms”speech. First, identify the central idea, or main claim, of the speech. Then, identify the appeals that Roosevelt uses to convince his audience to believe this claim. Discuss whether or not Roosevelt’s use of persuasive appeals is effective.Use these guidelines in your writing or discussion.
Identify the central idea of the speech. What key claim does Roosevelt make?Identify the different types of appeals that President Roosevelt uses, such as appeals to logic, emotion, and authority. Note how each appeal supports the central idea.
Determine whether these appeals would convince Americans to agree with hiscentral idea and take action.