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Answer a series of essay questions in which you evaluate and analyze Joseph Stalin's July 3, 1941 radio broadcast speech. You must make judgments about the quality of the speaker's argument, examining how his biases, use of evidence, and logical fallacies affect the speech's overall point and purpose.

Your assignment should include the following elements:

A detailed answer to each question

Evidence from the reading, in the form of quotes or paraphrases, to support your answers

1. Describe at least two ways Stalin uses logical fallacies or other forms of faulty argumentation. Back up your claims with evidence from his speech.

2. Why might Stalin's audience have believed him in spite of the weaknesses in his argument? Explain your answer.

3. Define panic-monger and describe its connotations. How does Stalin's use of the word affect his tone? How does the meaning of the word change with each repetition?

4. Identify the primary point Stalin makes in his speech, as well as at least one supporting point.

5. Which of Stalin's pathos appeals are designed to produce positive emotions in the audience, and which are designed to evoke negative emotions? Explain how both types of pathos appeals work together to make Stalin's speech persuasive.

6. Describe how Stalin uses pathos in his arguments to manipulate his audience.