Question

What evidence does President Obama use to support the claim that the child-refugee problem needs to be addressed and fixed? Select two options. Obama uses empirical evidence, since he names the specific countries where refugees live. Obama uses empirical evidence, since he uses a verifiable source in the refugee from Myanmar. Obama uses logical evidence, since it is reasonable to state that refugees want homes of their own. Obama uses logical evidence, since it is common sense that most young girls are gifted. Obama uses anecdotal evidence, since he shares stories about his visits to war-torn countries. Obama uses anecdotal evidence, since he shares a personal experience he has had with a refugee.

Answer 1

Answer:

C). Obama uses logical evidence, since it is reasonable to state that refugees want homes of their own .

E). Obama uses anecdotal evidence, since he shares a personal experience he has had with a refugee.

Explanation:

The authors employ a variety of evidences to support and substantiate their claim in order to establish its credibility before the readers and gain their acceptance.

In the given speech, the United States president employs logical evidence by stating that refugees want homes of their own reasonably as they have been 'surviving on rations and aids till now' which helps in logically substantiating his claim that the issue of child-refugee needs attention and address in order to fix it permanently. He further employs anecdotal evidence by relating his personal experience with the refugee that helps gain audience's emotions of sympathy and concern over the issue(as they suffered unspeakable abuse...they pray..someone rescue them form torment'). Thus, these evidence not only support his claim but also elicits intended response from the audience. Therefore, options C and E are the correct answers.