Which persuasive technique is used in this passage?
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive
extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of
yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of
the United States have already formed their opinions and
well understand the implications to the very life and
safety of our Nation.
-Address to Congress requesting a declaration
of war with Japan,
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which phrase from the passage indicates this
technique?
How would an audience most likely react to this
technique?

the purpose of the heading in the passage is to identify who is telling the story.

this excerpt is part of the book sugar changed the world (2010) written by marc aronson and marina budhos. as the book has been written by two people, the heading "marc" indicates that this specific excerpt is being narrated by aronson. in the fragment, marc describes his grandfather's story after hearing it from his cousin. however, there are other excerpts where budhos is the one that tells the story of her family.

aronson and budhos, who are husband and wife in real life, decided to write sugar changed the world when they found out how sugar, which had an important role in slavery and economy, changed their ancestors' lives.

what does the teacher mean