We have seen the state of our union in the endurance of rescuers working past exhaustion. We've seen the unfurling of flags, the lighting of candles, the giving of blood, the saying of prayers in English, Hebrew and Arabic. We have seen the decency of a loving and giving people who have made the grief of strangers their own. My fellow citizens, for the last nine days, the entire world has seen for itself the state of our union, and it is strong.

Which option best describes the type of argument used by President George W. Bush in this excerpt from a speech given after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?


A. An argument of ethics, showing how innocent citizens have been treated unfairly

B. A cause-and-effect argument that shows how expressing grief helps people overcome challenges

C. An analogy that compares the strength of the union to individual acts of patriotism


D. An argument by authority based on his position as president of the United States



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