"Speech in the Convention" by Benjamin Franklin
In the first paragraph, the author mentions a French woman's dispute with her sister and includes a French quote. By doing this, the author -
lightens the mood by explaining that no one is right all the time in a humorous way.
What are two examples of primary sources used in this essay?
Examples include: Emancipation Proclamation, Thirteenth Amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, etc.
What is an allusion?
An allusion is a reference, typically brief, to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work.
When is your English III final?
1st & 2nd- Wednesday, 5/25
3rd & 4th- Monday, 5/23
5th & 6th- Thursday, 5/26
7th & 8th- Tuesday, 5/24
What was the first soft drink in space?
Coca Cola
Which part of the speech identifies the author's intended audience at the beginning of the speech?
"Mr. President"
What research question could the author have explored when researching the information in paragraph 6?
Example: What changes still needed to be made for equal rights after abolishing slavery?
What is a primary source?
an artifact, document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, recording, or any other source of information that was created at the time under study
What two types of passages will be on your final?
a speech and a research paper
What 2009 Disney movie is set in New Orleans and follows the story of Tiana and her dream of opening her own restaurant?
The Princess and the Frog
What is the author's call to action in the last paragraph?
sign the Constitution and keep any doubts to themselves
One purpose for reading this passage would be to —
understand the difficult and ongoing fight for equal rights
explanation, understanding, perception, translation, etc.
What should you bring with you for your English III final?
Chromebook & charger
Which author is credited with creating many common English terms such as amazement, gloomy, majestic, and rant.
William Shakespeare
Who is the author's intended audience with regard to his call to action?
the Representatives at the Constitutional Convention in 1787
How did the author organize the essay?
The author presents information about a period of time in the order the events occurred.
What is an intended audience?
the demographic that writers expect will read and interact with their work
Before you immediately select an answer choice, you should...
refer to the text, eliminate wrong answer choices, determine the meaning of unknown words, read all answer choices, etc.
In Star Wars, what do they call the invisible power that binds the galaxy together?
The Force
Why does Franklin believe that any constitution the Convention approves will be imperfect?
humans are imperfect, so any constitutions written by humans will be imperfect
Which graphic would be MOST beneficial in assisting readers with the content of the paper?
timeline of events following the "path to progress"
Pretend you are writing an essay in support of school uniforms. What is a strong thesis statement you could use for your essay?
Example: School uniforms may be an upfront cost for families, but they eradicate the visual differences in income between students and can lead to a more positive learning environment.
If time allows, what should you do before submitting your test?
Look over any flagged questions, double check answers, reread the passages, etc.
Black Panther is set in which fictional country?
Wakanda
In the second paragraph, the author makes references to the builders of Babel. By using these allusions, the author —
reminds the delegates that chaos results when people are unable or unwilling to understand each other
Which sentence from the first paragraph would be the BEST option to develop into a thesis statement?
"The struggle for equal recognition of African Americans demonstrates a zigzag road to rights."
What does relevant mean?
closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Your final exam accounts for _____% of your overall semester average
10%
Which British singer started his career by auditioning for The X Factor in 2010 and recently released his third solo album?
Harry Styles