Word Meaning in Context
Sentence:
The government used the Patriot Act to track phone calls and emails in order to stop future attacks.
What is the best meaning of the phrase “Patriot Act” in this sentence?
A. A law that protects people's right to privacy
B. A rule about saying nice things about America
C. A law that expanded surveillance powers after 9/11
✅ C. A law that expanded surveillance powers after 9/11
Sentence:
The Patriot Act gave the government the power to detect and prevent dangerous threats.
How do the words “detect and prevent” affect the tone of this sentence?
A. They make the law seem harsh and scary
B. They make the law seem protective and active
C. They make it sound like a punishment
✅ B. They make the law seem protective and active
Sentence:
The law expanded surveillance powers to improve national security.
Which word is most technical or neutral in tone?
A. Expanded
B. Surveillance
C. National
✅ B. Surveillance
Sentence:
The Alien and Sedition Acts punished people who criticized the government, making many feel afraid to speak freely.
What does “Sedition” most likely mean here?
A. Protecting immigrants
B. Supporting the president
C. Speaking out against the government
✅ C. Speaking out against the government
Sentence:
Some citizens feared that surveillance under the Patriot Act was a violation of basic freedoms.
How does the phrase “violation of basic freedoms” affect the tone?
A. It sounds peaceful and calm
B. It adds a sense of pride
C. It makes the sentence feel emotional and unfair
✅ C. It makes the sentence feel emotional and unfair
Sentence:
Critics said the law invaded privacy and created a sense of fear among citizens.
Which word or phrase is the most emotionally charged?
A. Created
B. Citizens
C. Invaded privacy
✅ C. Invaded privacy
Sentence:
One goal of the Constitution is to ensure domestic tranquility, so people feel safe in their homes and communities.
What does “domestic tranquility” mean in this sentence?
A. Having calm family dinners
B. Peace and safety within the country
C. Peace between countries
✅ B. Peace and safety within the country
Sentence:
The Constitution promises to “ensure domestic tranquility,” a phrase that brings comfort and peace.
What tone does “domestic tranquility” help create?
A. Urgent and aggressive
B. Calm and reassuring
C. Confused and disorganized
✅ B. Calm and reassuring
Sentence:
The Constitution protects individual liberty, even in times of national crisis.
Why might the word “liberty” create an emotional tone?
A. It connects to freedom and personal rights
B. It’s part of a government agency
C. It means silence
✅ A. It connects to freedom and personal rights
Sentence:
The right to privacy means that the government shouldn’t be able to read your texts without a strong reason.
What is “privacy” most likely referring to here?
A. A type of crime
B. Personal space and protection of information
C. The power to vote
✅ B. Personal space and protection of information
Sentence:
The Alien and Sedition Acts punished anyone who spoke against the government, calling them dangerous to the country.
How does the phrase “dangerous to the country” affect the tone?
A. It softens the law’s impact
B. It makes the law seem strict and fearful
C. It sounds fair and balanced
✅ B. It makes the law seem strict and fearful
Sentence:
Some say the Patriot Act used urgent language to make the law seem more necessary.
Which word is an example of emotional or persuasive language?
A. Language
B. Necessary
C. Urgent
✅ C. Urgent
Sentence:
Habeas corpus ensures that a person can’t be jailed without knowing the charges against them.
What does “habeas corpus” mean in this sentence?
A. You can’t be locked up without a reason
B. You have to go to court with a lawyer
C. You can vote while in jail
✅ A. You can’t be locked up without a reason
🔥 Q5 – DOUBLE OR NOTHING
Sentence:
Supporters of the Patriot Act said it was a necessary response to a national crisis after 9/11.
What is the tone created by the words “necessary response” and “national crisis”?
A. Urgent and serious
B. Peaceful and hopeful
C. Rebellious and defiant
✅ A. Urgent and serious
Sentence:
The government described it as a powerful tool to protect innocent lives, while others feared it threatened basic rights.
Which phrase is most emotionally loaded?
A. Protect innocent lives
B. Described it
C. Powerful tool
✅ A. Protect innocent lives