Analyze the impact of multiple text structures and use of features in the text
Which analysis best describes the combined impact of cause-and-effect and problem-solution structures on the text?
A) They highlight the inevitability of conflict and offer solutions to mitigate the crisis.
B) They suggest that the Union is already beyond repair and provide no actionable path forward.
C) They emphasize the moral superiority of one side without addressing the underlying tensions.
D) They downplay the significance of the crisis to maintain public order.
A) They highlight the inevitability of conflict and offer solutions to mitigate the crisis.
How does President Lincoln develop the central idea of abolishing slavery throughout the nation?
a. The nation can’t withstand being half slave and half free
b. The nation needs to cease the spread of slavery.
c. Failure is not an option
d. All support his position.
d. All support his position.
In the passage, the speaker highlights the inevitability of resolving the issue of slavery. How does this develop his purpose?
A) It demonstrates his willingness to compromise on divisive issues.
B) It shows his lack of confidence in the Republican party.
C) It reinforces his belief that a unified nation is essential for survival.
D) It calls for immediate abolition without consideration of opposition.
C) It reinforces his belief that a unified nation is essential for survival.
How does the author use figurative language in the text?
A) By comparing the government to a house that cannot stand divided
B) By using metaphors to describe slavery as a storm
C) By personifying the Union as a living entity
D) By employing hyperbole to exaggerate the crisis
A) By comparing the government to a house that cannot stand divided
How does the impact of comparison compare to the impact of repetition in the text?
A) Comparison introduces ambiguity, while repetition provides clear resolutions.
B) Comparison undermines the speaker's argument, while repetition builds empathy in the audience.
C) Comparison emphasizes the nation's division, while repetition reinforces the inevitability of unity.
D) Comparison challenges the audience, while repetition distracts from the speech's purpose.
C) Comparison emphasizes the nation's division, while repetition reinforces the inevitability of unity.
Select two ways the speaker in A House Divided develops the central idea that internal division over slavery undermines the nation’s stability.
Which two strategies does Lincoln use?
A. He employs rhetoric that resonates with his audience’s moral sensibilities.
B. He uses a vivid architectural metaphor to illustrate the unsustainability of a divided nation.
C. He offers detailed legislative proposals guaranteeing short‑term reconciliation between North and South.
D. He recounts personal stories of enslaved people to evoke empathy and humanize the debate.
A. He employs rhetoric that resonates with his audience’s moral sensibilities.
B. He uses a vivid architectural metaphor to illustrate the unsustainability of a divided nation.
Which statement explains how the author develops his purpose for giving this speech?
A. By presenting factual evidence to support the inevitability of division.
B. By appealing to the audience's emotions to highlight urgency.
C. By offering solutions to unify the divided factions.
D. By proposing compromises to reduce political conflict.
B. By appealing to the audience's emotions to highlight urgency.
How does the author use rhetorical devices in the text?
A) By asking rhetorical questions to challenge the audience's beliefs
B) By repeating key phrases to emphasize his argument
C) By using parallel structure to create rhythm and clarity
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Select all analyses that explain the combined impact of metaphor and problem-solution on the text.
A) They create a vivid image of national instability.
B) They offer solutions that acknowledge moral and practical challenges.
C) They simplify the complexities of slavery to avoid alienating the audience.
D) They emphasize that the crisis is resolvable with decisive action.
A) They create a vivid image of national instability.
B) They offer solutions that acknowledge moral and practical challenges.
D) They emphasize that the crisis is resolvable with decisive action.
How does the author develop the central idea that the nation cannot endure if it remains divided over slavery?
A. By highlighting the moral failure of slavery in light of the nation’s founding ideals.
B. By providing statistical economic comparisons between free and slave labor.
C. By detailing specific reforms to abolish slavery immediately.
D. By using anecdotes of northern industrial successes to overshadow the southern regime.
A. By highlighting the moral failure of slavery in light of the nation’s founding ideals.
Read the sentence from the passage: "A house divided against itself cannot stand." How does the speaker develop his purpose in this sentence?
A. By stating a metaphor to simplify his message for the audience.
B. By using a symbolic image to underline the risk of division.
C. By posing a rhetorical question to engage the audience's curiosity.
D. By referencing historical events to strengthen his argument.
B. By using a symbolic image to underline the risk of division.
How does the rhetoric used in paragraph 5 help to develop the author’s purpose?
A) It highlights the inevitability of conflict to stress urgency
B) It downplays the significance of slavery to avoid controversy
C) It uses humor to make the audience more receptive
D) It provides historical context to justify inaction
A) It highlights the inevitability of conflict to stress urgency
Which comparisons describe the impact of cause-and-effect and problem-solution in the text? (Select all that apply)
A) Cause-and-effect identifies the origin of the crisis, while problem-solution charts a path to resolution.
B) Cause-and-effect provides evidence of inevitable failure, while problem-solution focuses on preserving stability.
C) Cause-and-effect emphasizes division, while problem-solution provides unity as a solution.
D) Cause-and-effect weakens the argument, while problem-solution strengthens it.
A) Cause-and-effect identifies the origin of the crisis, while problem-solution charts a path to resolution.
C) Cause-and-effect emphasizes division, while problem-solution provides unity as a solution.
Two-Part Question
Part A: In paragraph 3 (of the excerpt under study), what central idea is expressed?
A. That a divided nation is inherently unstable because conflicting moral principles cannot coexist.
B. That the economic benefits of slavery outweigh its political consequences.
C. That compromise and gradual change are the best solutions to national division.
D. That technological progress can eventually unify differing regional interests.
Part B: How does the speaker develop the central idea in Part A?
A. By contrasting the nation's founding principles with the continuing practice of slavery through rhetorical questions and metaphor.
B. By citing detailed statistics on the economic impacts of slavery.
C. By describing the geographical characteristics of the North and South.
D. By listing a series of policy reforms to balance competing interests.
Part A = A. That a divided nation is inherently unstable because conflicting moral principles cannot coexist.
Part B = A. By contrasting the nation's founding principles with the continuing practice of slavery through rhetorical questions and metaphor.
How does the author use an appeal to ethos in the paragraphs discussing past Republican efforts and victories?
A) By referencing the authority of government policies.
B) By emphasizing the Republicans’ proven dedication and resilience.
C) By questioning the morality of the abolitionist movement.
D) By comparing the Republicans to their opponents’ strategies.
B) By emphasizing the Republicans’ proven dedication and resilience.
How does the author’s use of a rhetorical question help develop his purpose?
A) It diminishes the credibility of the opposing viewpoint
B) It provides a definitive answer to the issue of slavery
C) It distracts from the main argument by introducing unrelated ideas
D) It forces the audience to reflect on their own beliefs and actions
D) It forces the audience to reflect on their own beliefs and actions
How does comparison impact the text? Select the best answer. Then, select a comparison of that text structure to problem-solution.
Part 1:
A) It creates a vivid warning about the consequences of division.
B) It offers a step-by-step path to resolve the crisis.
C) It confuses the audience with overly abstract imagery.
D) It minimizes the gravity of the crisis.
Part 2:
A) Comparison relies on metaphor, while problem-solution appeals to logic.
B) Comparison provides solutions, while problem-solution describes failure.
C) Comparison creates ambiguity, while problem-solution clarifies the argument.
D) Comparison enhances emotional engagement, while problem-solution provides practical steps.
Part 1 = A) It creates a vivid warning about the consequences of division.
Part B = D) Comparison enhances emotional engagement, while problem-solution provides practical steps.
In this speech, the speaker has two central ideas that he wants to share with his audience. How are these two central ideas developed?
A. By juxtaposing the inherent moral contradictions of slavery with the practical consequences of internal division, using vivid metaphors and moral appeals.
B. By presenting extensive statistical data and forecasting economic trends to predict the nation’s future.
C. By advocating for immediate legislative action and outlining specific constitutional amendments.
D. By emphasizing regional loyalty and local traditions as the foundation for national unity.
A. By juxtaposing the inherent moral contradictions of slavery with the practical consequences of internal division, using vivid metaphors and moral appeals.
How does the speaker use an appeal to pathos to develop his purpose in describing a “disciplined, proud, and pampered enemy”?
A) By invoking fear of the enemy’s superior organization.
B) By portraying the enemy as weak and vulnerable.
C) By highlighting the danger posed by disunity within the party.
D) By rousing emotional strength and determination in his audience.
D) By rousing emotional strength and determination in his audience.
Why does the author use the metaphor of a "house divided" in this passage?
A) To illustrate the physical destruction of the Union
B) To emphasize the moral and political instability of a divided nation
C) To suggest that the Union should be split into two separate entities
D) To argue that slavery is a minor issue in the broader context
B) To emphasize the moral and political instability of a divided nation