Question
How does Roosevelt's use of the "big stick"
metaphor in the paragraph on pages 5-6
impact his speech?
It encourages cooperation by promising power to
people who agree with Roosevelt.
It adds a threatening tone to Roosevelt's speech by
implying a penalty for boasting.
It provides a visual of military might that helps
Roosevelt to argue his main point.
It emphasizes Roosevelt's intent to fight the
injustices he sees in foreign nations.
Answer
It emphasizes Roosevelt's intent to fight the injustices he sees in foreign nations.