Central Idea ELA.10.R.2.2/3
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace– but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
What is the central idea of this historical American speech?
A.Peace must be obtained despite the many obstacles.
B.The importance of perusing a goal even if it is wrong.
C.The idea that big decisions should be carefully considered.
D. The time has come for us to raise a militia to defend freedom.
D. The time has come for us to raise a militia to defend freedom.
This speech was given by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775, in response to interference of England’s Royal Navy brought in from the King's appointed Governor, Lord Dunmore. Patrick Henry was requesting that it was time for the Virginia colony to raise a militia in order to defend their right to freedom.
What text structure would be used to create an instruction manual for a weed wacker?
Description, Problem and Solution, Chronological, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, or Sequence?
Sequence
A sequence is defined as a specific order of events or steps of a process. Chronological order, while similar, is the order of things in terms of time.
What is the difference between Ethos and Logos?
Ethos is an appeal to credibility, ethics, or moral principles. Logos is an appeal to logic.
In Macbeth, Macbeth pretends to be loyal to Duncan even while planning his murder.
Which rhetorical device is being used here?
Irony, Asyndeton, Metonymy, or Synecdoche?
Irony
The use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of its literal meaning.
The evening sky was dark and painted with blues and pinks. Brian looked up and felt a sense of amazement and wonder.
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Meiosis, Idiom, Imagery, or Simile?
This is an example of imagery.
Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to the five physical senses.
Having thus imparted to you my sentiments as they have been awakened by the occasion which brings us together, I shall take my present leave; but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the Human Race in humble supplication that, since He has been pleased to favor the American people with opportunities for deliberating in perfect tranquility, and dispositions for deciding with unparalleled unanimity on a form of government for the security of their union and the advancement of their happiness, so His divine blessing may be equally conspicuous in the enlarged views, the temperate consultations, and the wise measures on which the success of this Government must depend.
What is the central idea of this historical American speech?
A.The importance of sharing your thoughts and feelings.
B.The importance of living in a state of perfect tranquility.
C.The importance of the Constitution on the success of the United States.
D. The importance of depending on the government for everything you need.
C.The importance of the Constitution on the success of the United States.
In 1789, the First President, George Washington, addressed the First Congress after his inauguration, setting the precedent for all inaugural speeches to follow. Washington emphasized the need for the Constitution, concluding that “Parent of the Human Race … has been pleased to favor the American people with opportunities for deliberating in perfect tranquility, and dispositions for deciding with unparalleled unanimity on a form of government for the security of their union and the advancement of their happiness.”
What text structure would be used to write a letter to the president of an HOA to complain about the algae growth in a community pond?
Description, Problem and Solution, Chronological, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, or Sequence?
Cause and effect
The letter would emphasize that the algae growth causes a reduction in water clarity, inhibits the growth of other plants, and can lead to extensive oxygen depletion, accumulation of unsightly and decaying organic matter, unpleasant odors, and the death of fish.
What is the difference between Logos and Pathos?
Logos is an appeal to logic or reason. Pathos is an emotional appeal.
I ate; I left; I drove home.
Which rhetorical device is being used here?
Irony, Rhetorical Question, Antithesis, or Asyndeton?
Asyndeton
The omission of the conjunctions that ordinarily join coordinate words or clauses.
Thomas was so grateful for his vacation day. He would have died if he had to work one more day. His office is as crowded as an ant farm at a family reunion this time of year. Unfortunately, his car screamed in horror when he turned the key. Looks like this vacation day will be spent in the auto repair shop!
Where is the personification in this excerpt, and what does it emphasize?
The personification is “his car screamed in horror.” It emphasizes that something is wrong with his car.
We care not upon what lines the battle is fought. If they say bimetallism is good, but that we cannot have it until other nations help us, we reply that, instead of having a gold standard because England has, we will restore bimetallism, and then let England have bimetallism because the United States has it. If they dare to come out in the open field and defend the gold standard as a good thing, we will fight them to the uttermost.
What is the central idea of this historical American speech?
A.The importance of following England’s lead with the Gold Standard.
B.The Gold Standard is necessary for everyone to succeed.
C.The idea of a Bimetallism system is counter productive.
D. Bimetallism is necessary to bring about national prosperity.
D.Bimetallism is necessary to bring about national prosperity.
“Cross of Gold” speech was delivered by William Jennings Bryan
at the Democratic Convention in 1896. In his speech, he supported “free silver” (bimetallism) which he believed would increase our nation’s prosperity.
Benjamin spent a considerable amount of time and money improving the landscaping of his front yard. His improvements included new plant beds, mulch, and plenty of colorful flora. However, during the first major rainstorm of the season, he lost the majority of his mulch as it flowed into the street. It would be very costly to hire someone to replace the mulch every time it rained. Benjamin decided to salvage the mulch he was able to retrieve, and then purchase a product called, “mulch glue”. This product proved proficient in keeping the mulch in place.
What is this text structure? Description, Problem and Solution, Chronological, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, or Sequence?
Problem and Solution
The information is conveyed as an issue or a problem of concern, and solution(s) are proposed or explained.
DAILY DOUBLE
Which rhetorical appeal would be used in a letter to the township with the case of a dead tree in danger of falling?
Dojos, Ethos, Logos, Mojos, Kairos, or Pathos?
Kairos would be used because the tree has to be addressed in a timely manner or someone could get hurt.
The whaling population has been steadily decreasing year after year. Who wouldn’t want to save the whales?
Which rhetorical device is being used here?
Zeugma, Rhetorical Question, Metonymy, or Antithesis?
Rhetorical Question
A statement made in the form of a question with no expectation of an answer. It is used for emphasis.
“Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch.”
(Mercutio after he is mortally wounded by Tybalt in the play, Romeo and Juliet.)
Which figurative language device is being used here?
Meiosis, Idiom, Imagery, or Simile?
Meiosis
The presentation of a thing with the underemphasis of something to achieve a great effect. An understatement.
(1) There is consolation in the thought that America is young. (2) Great streams are not easily turned from channels, worn deep in the course of ages. (3) They may sometimes rise in quiet and stately majesty, and inundate the land, refreshing and fertilizing the earth with their mysterious properties. (4) They may also rise in wrath and fury, and bear away, on their angry waves, the accumulated wealth of years of toil and hardship. (5) They, however, gradually flow back to the same old channel, and flow on as serenely as ever.
Which sentence BEST expresses the hypocrisy of slavery?
(4) They may also rise in wrath and fury, and bear away, on their angry waves, the accumulated wealth of years of toil and hardship.
In 1852, Frederick Douglass was invited to speak at a public Fourth of July celebration in Rochester, N.Y. Instead of talking about the celebration, Douglass addressed the issue that was dividing the nation, which was slavery. This speech was called, “The Hypocrisy of American Slavery”.
(1) After a number of accidents involving elderly drivers, police in Devon County became very concerned. (2) They spoke with several experts before making a decision. (3) The Department of Transport said drivers over 80 are more likely to have accidents than any other age group. (4) The charity, Age Concern, praised the skills of older motorists. (5) The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired noted that visions problems are prevalent in drivers over the age of 60.
(6) After speaking with these organizations, it was decided that it was time for some elderly drivers to hand in their car keys and catch the bus.
Which sentence shows an organization sticking up for the rights of the elderly?
The charity, Age Concern, praised the skills of older motorists.
Which rhetorical appeal would be used in a letter to the principal discussing the problem of cheating on tests and quizzes?
Ethos, Logos, Kairos, or Pathos?
Ethos would be used to reinforce integrity issues like this one.
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way.” A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens
Which rhetorical device is being used here? Antithesis,
Asyndeton, Chiasmus, or Irony?
Antithesis
The rhetorical contrast of ideas by means of parallel arrangements of words, clauses, or sentences.
A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green. There is a path through the willows and among the sycamores, a path beaten hard by boys coming down from the ranches to swim in the deep pool, and beaten hard by tramps who come wearily down from the highway in the evening to jungle-up near water. In front of the low horizontal limb of a giant sycamore there is an ash pile made by many fires; the limb is worn smooth by men who have sat on it.
Summarize this excerpt from Of Mice and Men.
The area, which is a few miles south of Soledad and includes trees, a pathway and a pool, is worn out due to the large population of people utilizing it.
“(1) General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization: (2) Come here to this gate! (3) Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate! (4) Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
Which line from this speech is President Regan best known for?
(4) Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
That last line is probably the most famous and lasting thing that Reagan ever said, and if he had listened to any one of the dozens of aides, advisors, and cabinet members who pleaded with him before the morning of June 12, 1987, to leave it out, the line might have died on the vine and never made it into the speech.
(1) Most people wash their cars, but never have enough time to wax them. (2) This is a big mistake. (3) Waxing a vehicle makes it look glossy and new. (4) It also seals it against dirt, water vapor, and rust. (5) An unwaxed car will look a lot older than its age. (6) If water doesn’t bead on the surface of the vehicle when it rains or when you hose it down, it needs waxing. (7) A clean, shiny car will impress your classmates. (8) Even if you use a car-washing product that has wax in it, you still must give your car a thorough waxing at least twice a year.
Which sentence contains a weak argument and should be omitted?
A clean, shiny car will impress your classmates.
Which rhetorical appeal would be used in a proposal to contribute honor society funds to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital?
Ethos, Kairos, Logos, Dojos, Pathos, or Mojos?
Pathos would be used to evoke an emotional response to the children at St. Jude’s suffering from cancer.
We will swear loyalty to the crown.
Which rhetorical device is being used here?
Antithesis, Metonymy, Asyndeton, or Irony?
Metonymy
A figure of speech consisting of the use of the name of one thing for that of another of which it is an attribute or with which it is associated.
The four youths were in complete deadlock. They stood staring at each other, all of them itching to let fly, when a well-dressed young man emerged from one of the streets that led off the piazza.
Paraphrase this excerpt from Romeo and Juliet.
The four young men were at a standstill. They were looking at each other, all of them ready to fight. Suddenly, a fashionable young man appeared from one of the streets that led off the town square.