Question

If the Congress maintains these principles, the voters,

putting patriotism ahead of pocketbooks, will give you
their applause.
-Four Freedoms,
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What type of appeal does Roosevelt use in this section
of the speech?
What effect does Roosevelt hope to have on Congress
with this appeal?
What effect does Roosevelt hope to have on American
citizens with this appeal?

Answer 1

Roosevelt uses a patriotic appeal in this section of the speech, urging Congress to prioritize the greater good over individual financial gain.

With this appeal, Roosevelt hopes to persuade Congress to support his Four Freedoms proposals and pass legislation that aligns with these principles.

Roosevelt also hopes to rally American citizens behind his Four Freedoms vision by appealing to their sense of patriotism and encouraging them to prioritize national interests over personal financial gain. By framing support for his proposals as an act of patriotism, he aims to garner popular support and increase pressure on Congress to act in accordance with these principles.