Gettysburg Address
How many minutes did it take Abraham Lincoln to deliver the Gettysburg Address?
About 2 mins
Who is the "Captain" in Whitman’s poem a metaphor for?
President Abe Lincoln
What metaphor does the mother use throughout the poem?
Life=Stairs
What is the extended metaphor of a "diverged road" represent?
Choices in life
What is the first task Admiral McRaven says to accomplish every day?
Make your bed
What phrase in the speech emphasizes democracy and the role of citizens?
“government of the people, by the people, for the people”?
How does the poem highlight tragedy?
Speaking about the loss of Lincoln- "cold and dead"
How does the mother’s tone show the power of resilience?
She is determined and resilient
What is the difference between the two choices?
One had been traveled more than the other
Why is it important to make your bed?
Why is the Gettysburg Address considered a powerful example of concise language?
Because Lincoln used very few words to convey deep meaning and national purpose?
What poetic device is used in “O the bleeding drops of red”?
Imagery
What do “tacks” and “splinters” represent in the poem?
Hardships and obstacles
What is the significance of the line “I took the one less traveled by”?
He chose the less popular and more difficult choice
What rhetorical device does McRaven use throughout the speech for emphasis?
Repetition
What historical event is Lincoln referring to when he says, “Four score and seven years ago”?
Declaration of Independence
Find one refrain in the poem
See example
Why is the line “Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” powerful?
Shows that life is not always easy.
Why has his choice "made all the difference"?
Because his choice brought him to where he is today. Represents us being a product of our choices.
What does McRaven mean when he says "don't back down from the sharks"?
Do not let people push you around. Stand up for yourself
Why does Lincoln say "we can not consecrate-we can not hallow this ground'?
The men who sacrificed already have done that
What is the “ship” a symbol for in the poem?
USA
Why did the poet choose to not have this poem rhyme?
To make it more authentic and real
What tense is the poem told in and why did Frost choose it?
Past tense-to show the reflection of his choice
What does McRaven say the most powerful thing in the world is and what example does he use?
Hope.
Singing in the mud