Questions

1. In the fourth paragraph, Congressman Robert H. Clancy refers to “Italians, Spanish, Poles, Jews, Greeks, Russians, Balkanians, and so forth, who are the racial lepers.” Why do you think he uses the phrase “racial lepers”? Is such language appropriate? What might be the response if a congressperson used such language today? Explain.

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   Questions: - In the fourth paragraph, Congressman Robert H. Clancy refers to “Italians, Spanish, Poles, Jews, Greeks, Russians, Balkanians, and so forth, who are the racial lepers.” Why do you think he uses the phrase “racial lepers”? Is such language appropriate? What might be the response if a congressperson used such language today? Explain.
2. Clancy specifically considers the cases of Jews, Italians, and Poles. How effectively do these examples support his position?

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   Questions: - Clancy specifically considers the cases of Jews, Italians, and Poles. How effectively do these examples support his position?
3. What is the rhetorical effect of Clancy’s reference to Roger Williams (par. 18)?

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   Questions: - What is the rhetorical effect of Clancy’s reference to Roger Williams (par. 18)?
4. Does Clancy’s reference to his own family appeal to ethos, logos, or pathos? Explain.

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   Questions: - Does Clancy’s reference to his own family appeal to ethos, logos, or pathos? Explain.
5. Congressman Clancy says that “the racial discriminations of this bill are un-American” (par. 23). How effectively has he supported that claim?

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   Questions: - Congressman Clancy says that “the racial discriminations of this bill are un-American” (par. 23). How effectively has he supported that claim?