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D. It highlights the kindness he has received throughout his career.
How does the author use the examples of people mentioned in the text to develop the idea of gratitude?
B. By emphasizing personal connections and support.
Which of the following best describes one central idea of Lou Gehrig’s speech?
B. Gratitude can outweigh personal hardship.
In the line, “Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth,” what is the effect of the phrase “on the face of the earth”?
B. It exaggerates his feeling to emphasize the depth of his gratitude.
What does POE mean and when do you use it?
Process of Elimination
Use when answer multiple choice
B They represent the hardships he faced.
In what way does the structure of the text enhance the emotional impact of the speaker's message?
B. By organizing thoughts into a list of reasons for feeling lucky.
Which detail from the speech best supports the idea that Gehrig feels fortunate despite his illness?
B. “Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.”
What is the connotation of the phrase “tower of strength” when Gehrig refers to his wife?
C. It conveys admiration for her emotional courage and support.
What do you do when you annotate?
Higlight key words and phrases.
B. It highlights the kindness and encouragement he has received.
What role do the mentions of specific individuals, such as Jacob Ruppert and Ed Barrow, play in the overall message of the text?
D. They illustrate the speaker's connections within baseball.
Which statement best explains how Gehrig develops the idea of gratitude throughout his speech?
C. He names the people and groups who supported him and expresses thanks to them.
How does the repetition of the phrase “Sure I’m lucky” affect the tone of the speech?
C. It reinforces his sincere gratitude and positive outlook despite adversity.
How many hours of sleep should I get night before?
8+ hours
B. It suggests that material wealth is the most important aspect of luck.
How might the meaning of the text change if it were organized chronologically rather than thematically?
A. It would provide clearer context for the speaker’s experiences.
What is another central idea of the speech besides gratitude?
C. Hope and courage can help a person face a difficult future.
What is the effect of Gehrig referring to his diagnosis as a “bad break”?
A. It makes his situation sound casual and lighthearted, softening the emotional impact.
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
C. He values their kindness as a source of strength in difficult times.
Why is the repetition of the phrase "Sure I’m lucky" significant in the structure of the text?
D. It underscores the theme of overcoming adversity.
Which of the following is the best objective summary of Gehrig’s speech?
B. Lou Gehrig reflects on his career, expresses gratitude to his teammates, managers, and family, and declares that he feels lucky despite his illness.
What is the effect of the phrase “that’s something” when repeated after describing gifts and honors?
B. It shows he feels surprised and deeply appreciative of each act of kindness.
When I am done with my test, I should....
sit and wait quietly.
don't distract others.