Read paragraph 1 of the draft of franklin d. roosevelt's day of infamy speech and then listen to the audio recording.

why does roosevelt begin his speech by addressing his audience when the draft includes no such address?

speaking directly to his audience evokes a strong emotional reaction in those members of congress who have been involved in peace talks.

roosevelt addresses his audience to ensure that only a select few people remain in the room to hear what he has to say about the japanese attack.

by addressing his live audience directly, roosevelt creates intimacy and stresses that everyone must listen carefully to what he is about to say.

roosevelt begins the speech by addressing those listening in order to establish his authority over his audience and to make the japanese feel threatened.