Speeches 1
(Obama and Ceausescu)
Speeches 2
(Lenin and Old Major)
Poems and Songs
Terms and Concepts 1
Terms and Concepts 2
100

What are some rhetorical devices in Caeusescu and Obama’s speech?

Allusion, repetition, metaphor 

100

What is the tone in Lenin’s speech?

 Lenin’s speeches conveys a tone of urgency and empowerment as he motivates the workers and peasants to fight against oppression 

100

What is the mood of the song ”Rise Up” by Andra Day?

Encouraging / Empowering

100

Can propaganda be negative and positive?

yes

100

What are 3 examples of Rhetorical Devices?

Anaphora, Metaphor, Juxtaposition, hyperbole, simile

200

What is the central theme of Ceausescu and Obama’s speech?

Both these speeches illustrate a theme of hope for a better future and fighting for justice as a united nation

200

What similarities are seen in Old major and Lenin‘s speeches?

Both talk about the working people Oppressing them  and support rebellion 

Both live in socialist societies

200

What is a common rhetorical device used in “First they came” 

repetition

200

What rhetorical device is used in this excerpt of Lenin’s speech?

”And so, to save the working people from the yoke of the landowners and capitalists forever, to save them from the restoration of their power, it is necessary to build up a great Red Army of Labor.“ 

connotation, assertion, attacks, figurative language, repetition, 

200

What is the definition of tone?

The attitude or feeling conveyed by a piece of writing or speech

300

How does Caesescu’s speech shows the historical context of Communist Romania?

This shows how Ceasescu was in total control and used propaganda to oppress the citizens of Romania ignoring the poverty they faced to maintain power.

300

What evidence is shown in Old Majors speech that shows he believes in democratic rule?

He called a vote to decide if mice were comrades

300

What is the overall theme of “Father and Son”

To cherish the little things and not grow up too fast

take it slow

300

Name 2 Propaganda techniques

Bandwagon, Fear/scare tactics, plain folks, common enemy/scapegoat, name calling, cherry picking

300

What is the definition of mood?

Mood is the atmosphere or feeling evoked in the reader by a piece of text 

400

What message is Obama conveying through his 2004 speech?

Obama is emphasizing the importance of coming together no matter what background you come from in hopes of bringing about change. 

400

What lesson can readers learn about fighting oppression and fighting against injustice?

The speech shows us that fighting oppression and going against injustice takes individuals speaking out against corruption for change and unifying for the greater good no matter the risks involved

400

What are some literary devices seen in the following 

All we need, all we need is hope

And for that we have each other

And for that we have each other

And we will rise

We will rise

We’ll rise, oh, oh

We’ll rise


Anaphora 

Repetition 

400

What are the 3 elements of the “quote sandwich“ method?

1.Context/introduce quote (who, what, when, where)

2.Direct quote

3.Explain the significance with analysis 

400

What is the definition of symbolism?

The use objects, characters, or actions to represent something else, often abstract ideas or concepts

500

”There’s not a liberal America and a conservative Americaーthere’s the United States of America. There’s not a Black America and a White America and Latino America and Asian America— there’s the United States of America.” 

How does this excerpt from Obama’s speech effectively convey its message of unity?

Repetition of United States of America after saying the ways it is divided illustrates that the differences do not make the country any less unified. 

500

Which persuasive technique is used in this excerpt of old majors speech:

”Many yeas ago, when I was a little pig, my mother and the other sows used to sing” (Orwell 11)

Anecdote
500

What are some similarities between “Rise Up” and “Defying Gravity”

both call to break away from oppression

the titles are both synonyms for each other 

500

What is the definition of Logos

Reason; the power of the mind to think and form judgement logically; it is used to appeal to the rationality of an audience.  

500

What is the definition of motif?

A recurring element or theme in a piece of literature, art, or music

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