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1. Why does Jeff Jacoby begin with such a dramatic opening statement? What is its rhetorical effect?

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   Questions: - Why does Jeff Jacoby begin with such a dramatic opening statement? What is its rhetorical effect?
2. Is Reverend Graham’s invocation truly “nondenominational,” beginning with words from the Bible? What might a non-Christian or non-Jew think?

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   Questions: - Is Reverend Graham’s invocation truly “nondenominational,” beginning with words from the Bible? What might a non-Christian or non-Jew think?
3. How does Jacoby characterize the critics of the inaugural prayers? Is he being fair? Is he extreme? Explain.

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   Questions: - How does Jacoby characterize the critics of the inaugural prayers? Is he being fair? Is he extreme? Explain.
4. How do the concessions in paragraphs 7 and 10 contribute to Jacoby’s argument?

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   Questions: - How do the concessions in paragraphs 7 and 10 contribute to Jacoby’s argument?
5. Do you find it ironic or appropriate that a Jewish writer should take the position that Jacoby does? Explain.

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   Questions: - Do you find it ironic or appropriate that a Jewish writer should take the position that Jacoby does? Explain.
6. Do you agree with Jacoby’s explanation of what “religious diversity” (par. 13) means? Explain.

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   Questions: - Do you agree with Jacoby’s explanation of what “religious diversity” (par. 13) means? Explain.