Question

In this excerpt from the "Four Freedoms" speech, Roosevelt describes the new national policy to which he has committed himself. In doing so, he invokes the phrases "by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship" three times. Which of the following BEST describes the effect of his use of repetition?

A) He implies that he will carry out his policy regardless of how the general public feels.
B) He persuades Congress to convince citizens in both parties that his policy is sound.
C) He explains that he will abolish the two-party system with full approval of citizens.
D) He emphasizes that his policy already has the full support of citizens in both parties.

Answer 1

Roosevelt's repetition of the phrase emphasizes the full support of citizens in both parties for his policy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The effect of Roosevelt's repetition of the phrases "by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship" is to emphasize that his policy already has the full support of citizens in both parties. By repeating this phrase multiple times, Roosevelt is trying to convey to the public that his policy is a bipartisan effort, supported by both Republicans and Democrats. This repetition helps to reinforce the idea that his policy is not partisan, but rather a united effort for the benefit of the nation.