Declaration of Independence
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Who is the author of "Story of an Hour?"
Kate Chopin
The Declaration of Sentiments argued for _____ to have equal rights.
women
Who is the author of "Ain't I a Woman?"
Sojourner Truth
Who is the author of "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
Frederick Douglass
Malala fought for the right to ___________.
education
Who is the author of "The Pedestrian?"
Ray Bradbury
How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
5
What major news did Mrs. Mallard receive at the beginning of the story?
Mr. Mallard was killed in an accident at work.
Who is the author of the Declaration of Sentiments?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
What is the main claim that Soujourner Truth is making in her speech "Ain't I a Woman?"
She argues that it's wrong, or “mean,” to deny people their dignity even if they have fewer means. Specifically, she is referencing African American women.
What does Douglass claim in his speech "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
Douglass claims that it is ironic to celebrate freedom when not everybody is actually free.
What part of Malala's body got shot?
her eye
What is Mr. Mead's profession?
Writer
The Declaration of Independence was written by a group of people who lived in _____________ and wanted freedom from _______ ________.
America, Great Britain
What is the name of the main character in "Story of an Hour?"
Mrs. Louise Mallard
Who does the Declaration of Sentiments claim needs more freedom?
Women
This speech addresses which two reform movements?
The rights of women and African Americans
Which rhetorical device does Douglass use in the following quote from "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July"?
In a case like that, the dumb might eloquently speak, and the “lame man leap as an hart.”
Allusion - It is alluding to the Bible.
Who forbid women from attending school and receiving an education in Swat, Pakistan?
a terrorist group (The Taliban)
How does the story resolve?
The car moved down the empty street. There was no one else moving. Everything was dark and still.
What is the third section of the Declaration of Indendence about?
It is a list of complaints.
In the middle of the story, Mrs. Mallard feels free. Who and/or what does she feel free from?
She feels free from her husband and from the roles she held within their marriage.
The following quote is an allusion. Which other text is it alluding to?
We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable1 rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;
Declaration of Independence
Which rhetorical device does Sojourner Truth use in this quote:
Then that little man in black there, he says women can’t have as much rights as men, ’cause Christ wasn’t a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with him.
Allusion - It alludes to the bible.
Which rhetorical appeal (emotion/logic/credibility) does Douglass succeed in using in the following quote? Explain how this supports his claim.
Would you have me argue that man is entitled to liberty? That he is the rightful owner of his own body? You have already declared it. Must I argue the wrongfulness of slavery?
Appeals to logic (logos). It connects to a truth that the audience already agrees with, and helps him convince them that his claim (all people should be free) is the logical choice.
Why was Malala shot?
What is the climax of the story?
The climax is when Mr. Mead protests, but gets in the car.
In the Declaration, Jefferson said, "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burned our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people." What effect does this have on the audience? (Ethos/Logos/Pathos?)
This appeals to the emotion (pathos) of the audience because it uses powerful verbs which would make people feel a upset.
Describe the irony that occurs in the last few paragraphs of the story. What happens and why is it ironic?
The middle of the Declaration of Sentiments has a list of complaints that starts with "He has, He has, He has," and this is the same format as the Declaration of Independence. Which TWO rhetorical devices are by doing this?
Repetition & Allusion
The following quote uses imagery. How does Sojourner Truth appeal to her audience? (Logic, Emotion, or Crediblity) How does this support her claim?
Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain’t I a woman?
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This appeals to the emotion of the audience because it would help them picture the strength she holds. After hearing her experience and being emotionally moved, the audience would agree that she is as capable as a man, and deserves the same rights.
(You could also argue for logic or credibility.)
Describe the tone Frederick Douglass often used in "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July," and describe how this tone supports the claim of the speech.
Douglass uses a charge tone. He uses strong language to demonstrate passion and severity. The use of this language will help connect to the emotions of the audience, and help them agree with the claim. (Answers may vary.)
Malala uses a lot of repetition in her speech. What effect does this rhetorical choice have on the audience?
"Let this be... Let this be... Let this be..."
Malala uses repetition to help engage her audience. She wants people to remember clearly what she is saying, so she repeats the same beginning of sentences often.
How does "The Pedestrian" address the idea of freedom?
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