Who is Giovanni’s audience? Considering the speech as a whole, what is Giovanni’s tone towards her audience? Include one piece of evidence (quote) from the speech to support your
answer.
2. In the fourth paragraph, Giovanni tells her audience, “We are strong enough to stand tall
tearlessly, we are brave enough to bend to cry, and we are sad enough to know that we must
laugh again.” What rhetorical device does Giovanni use here? What is its intended purpose?
3. Giovanni’s often repeats the phrase, “We are Virginia Tech.” Considering her speech as a
whole, what is the purpose of this repetition? In addition, what is the effect of Giovanni’s use
of the pronoun “we” in the phrase instead of “you?”
4. Near the end of her speech, Giovanni states, “We will continue to invent the future through
our blood and tears and through all our sadness.” What rhetorical device does Giovanni use
here? What is its intended purpose?
5. Explain how Giovanni uses ethos, logos, or pathos in this speech (choose one). Then explain
how the intended effect supports Giovanni’s purpose. Use one piece of evidence from the
speech to support your ideas.