Speaker
35th President of the United States
Who is JFK or John F. Kennedy?
What is the purpose of an inaugural address?
It allows a president to outline the plans and hopes for their presidency and celebrate the election win with the American people
Where did JFK give his speech?
The United States Capitol- Washington DC
A contrast or opposition between two things
Speaker/writer, audience/reader, message
What is Mr. Stevanov's middle name?
Steven
JFK supported what political party?
Democratic party
Who is the primary audience?
The people of the United States
What is exigence?
abolish
revolutionary
beliefs
rights
generosity
These words could all demonstrate what type of tone?
Influential
When is the AP Lang test?
May 9, 2023 @ 8:00 AM
What is Mr. Miller's birthday?
September 23
Why is JFK's message important to him?
-He wants to inspire the American people
-He wants to create a sense of unity in the nation
-He wants to start his presidency off strong
-He wants to set the tone towards other countries
**Or any variation of this answer, as long as it sounds smart and it is a little specific**
Who is the secondary audience for this speech?
Foreign countries (any country that JFK infers in this speech... Cuba, USSR, Germany)
What 4 major world events were happening in the 1960's?
-Civil Rights
-Cuban Missile Crisis
-The Cold War
-The Space Race
What is the affect of the anaphora in JFK's speech?
A) It emphasizes the need for compromise and mutual understanding in resolving conflicts.
B) It creates a sense of balance and fairness in presenting both sides of an issue.
C) It appeals to the audience's sense of reason and rationality in making decisions.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.
What are the names of the 3 essays on the test?
Rhetorical analysis
Synthesis
Argumentative
What is Ms. Panzica's favorite color?
Olive Green
How does JFK's reputation influence the reception of his message?
Since JFK was considered "America's Royalty", his message was most likely received with admiration and inspiration to embody his words
**Some variation of this answer**
"And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
What is the purpose of this quote
It is a call to action for the American people to refocus and reunify the nation
"To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best home in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support--to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for incentive, to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak, and to enlarge the area in which its writ may run"
Exigence- This quote demonstrates a sense of urgency based on what event?
In pledging support to the United Nations, JFK is reinforcing the stance the United States has on peace between the US and Cuba, the US and the USSR, and the US and Germany.
It is reinforcing the idea that we are aiming for peace and diplomacy, not missiles and war
Answers may vary... be detailed, sound smart, god speed.
How many multiple choice questions are on the test?
45 Questions
Bonus points... how many minutes do you have to answer the 45 questions?
What is the name of Ms. Junk's brother?
Adam
How old was JFK when he gave the speech?
43
What is JFK trying to do in this speech?
**Be specific... "He is trying to give his goals for America" is too broad of an answer
-JFK is establishing the US's place as a world power
-JFK is attempting to send a message to countries around the world that the US will handle all issues with diplomacy, but will use strength if necessary
-JFK wants to reunite and create equality within the United States
If JFK were to give this speech in 2023... how would it be received by the US now?
Specific, well thought out answers will have a chance for these points.
Answers may vary... you need to sound smart
"But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom--and to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside"
While we identified this as a metaphor... this is also an appeal pathos... how?
This evokes the sense of fear and concern for the consequences of seeking power through dangerous means (talking to US enemies)
What is rhetoric?
The art or writing or speaking well
aka... writing or saying something and sounding intelligent and eloquent
How long has Ms. Junk worked at Copper Canyon?
6 years