What is Roosevelt’s overall purpose in his speech? A. to inform Japan that the U. S. will take any means necessary to enact revenge B. to notify the American people of the losses suffered in the Japanese attacks C. to warn of impending danger in the form of more attacks from Japan and its allies D. to reassure the American people that actions are being taken to protect the country

Explanation:

I'm assuming that the speech referred to is the Dec. 6, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.

If that is so, only A seems like it could not be the answer. Roosevelt was not speaking of revenge so much as it was to declare war. It was a bold step, because America in general did not want to enter the war.

The best answer of the remaining 3 is B. He gave the reasons for declaring war. As with all multiple choice questions, an argument can also be made for C and D. Both were contained in his speech.

thousands of people

explanation:

active voice: my father cut the tree.

passive voice: the tree was cut by my father.

active voice: people buy newspapers every day.

passive voice: newspapers are bought (by people) every day.

active voice: people have been using movies as political propaganda since world war ii.

passive voice: movies have been used as political propaganda since world war ii.

active voice: donna gave me my birthday present.

passive voice: i was given my birthday present (by donna). / my birthday present was given to me (by donna).

active voice: mom will leave the keys on the counter.

passive voice: the keys will be left (by mom) on the counter.

the words in parentheses are the agent of the passive voice and can be omitted when obvious, generic, or simply unnecessary.