Basic Obama History
What is the name of Barack Obama's Wife
Michelle Obama
"That anger" appears at the beginning of 4 sentences this is an example of which rhetorical device.
Parallelism
What is Obama’s main purpose in the speech
To unite Americans
What was the name of the Reverend that was repeatedly mentioned by Obama.
Reverend Wright
Who was Barack Obama's Vice President for both of his terms
Joe Biden
Why associate myself with Reverend Wright in the first place? Why not join another church?
Rhetorical Question
What does Obama try to help Americans better understand
A racial tension
What emotion does Obama say exists in both Black and white communities
Anger
What number president what Obama
44th
to wish it away, to condemn it without understanding its roots
Parallelism
Why is it important that Obama gave this speech
It saved his campaign after the comments that were made by his pastor
What sort of remarks did Obama's Pastor make that sparked controversy
Anti-American Government/Policy
What state did Obama represent as a U.S. Senator before becoming president
Illinois
for all those who scratched and clawed their way to get a piece of the American Dream, there were many who didn’t make it
Antithesis
When does Obama claim America is most segregated
Sunday Morning
What does Obama say the country is stuck in
A racial stalemate