The Hill We Climb
What figurative language device is used in the following line?
"If we merge mercy with might, and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children’s birthright."
Alliteration
Is the following statement a fact or opinion?
"In Florida, to buy a gun you do not need a permit or license"
FACT
What is the purpose of Greta's speech?
To warn leaders about the consequences of their actions that work against the climate.
The use of the word "we" in the poem demonstrates what kind of langauge?
Inlusive Language
What is an activist?
A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change
Why is it important that Amanda uses "we" in her poem?
Every American is involved in the fight for equality. If she had said "you" people may have taken a step back from her message. However, "we" includes herself as well.
"We call BS" is mentioned several times toward the end of her speech. This is an example of what figurative language device?
Repetition
The following quote represents which of the rhetorical appeals?
"The popular idea of cutting our emissions in half in 10 years only gives us a 50% chance of staying below 1.5 degrees, and the risk of setting off irreversible chain reactions beyond human control"
Logos
Who is the speaker of the poem?
We infer that it is one of the pool players.
Which persuasive technique appeals to emotions?
Pathos
The title of the poem "The Hill We Climb" is a metaphor in itself. What does the hill represent?
The obstacles we face in America that prevent us from achieving full equality.
Who is the audience of Emma Gonzalez's speech?
Government officials and lawmakers.
The following quote represents which of the rhetorical appeals?
"The eyes of all future generations are upon you. And if you choose to fail us, I say: We will never forgive you."
Pathos
What is one example of alliteration in the poem?
Lurk Late
Strike Straight
Sing Sin
Jazz June
Should you write like you talk when delivering a persuasive speech? Why or why not?
You should because it can make your speech more relatable and sound less robotic/ rehearsed.
Amanda uses a play on words by using "arms" in two different ways. She writes, "We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another."
What does this line mean?
When Emma is using facts in her speech to support her argument, she is appealing to what rhetorical device?
Logos
What example of repetition is used in Greta's speech
"How dare you?"
Does the poet approve of the teens choices?
Yes, because she does not reprimand their choices. She only chooses to talk about what they do.
Regardless of what speech you deliver, you should use concise wording. What is the definition of concise?
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
How is light + darkness used in the poem?
**Must explain BOTH
In the poem, light represents the hope for the future while the shade represents the "ugly" parts of American culture/ history.
What does Emma mean when she says "the guns have changed, but the laws have not?"
As technology has advanced, we have been given access to weapons that can harm others at greater rates. Despite these risks, the laws have not changed to keep up with the weapons being produced.
Read the following quote:
"Because if you really understood the situation and still kept on failing to act, then you would be evil. And that I refuse to believe."
Even though she is upset with her audience, why might it be a good idea that she refuses to believe they are "evil?"
She wants these people to make changes. If she calls them names, they are less likely to listen to what she has to say.
What is a word used in the poem that has a negative connotation?
Lurk
Sin
Gin
Strike
List three examples of historical activists
Answers Vary :)
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Malcolm X
- Nat Turner
- Harriet Tubman