Rhetorical Analysis
"... I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors..."
In paragraph 2 of “Letter to John Adams”, the author’s tone shifts from caring and supportive to–
Determined and direct
The video "Alexander Hamilton: An American Experience" suggests that THIS is the key to his approach to the new nation
his background (immigrant)
"I had shared many dinners with CEO Mark Zuckerberg before he offered me the job, and I knew we were in sync about the importance of Facebook's mission.
What is the meaning of the phrase in sync?
In total agreement
" That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States;"
Jefferson included this excerpt in The Declaration of Independence" to--
Formally pledge independence from Great Britain
"the two men shared certain traits, feeding a mutual cynicism...Similarly, both men hid a potent hedonism behind an intellectual façade..."
The author included this excerpt from "Best of Enemies: to show--
how Jefferson and Hamilton share certain unflattering traits
The tone of the article "Best of Enemies" can best be described as--
straightforward, as the author explains the rivalry between Hamilton and Jefferson
According to Ron Chernow, author of "Best of Enemies", Hamilton and Jefferson were most alike in that both men--
were exceedingly ambitious
Hamilton's "powerful remedy" for a sick and desperate nation was --
the establishment of a strong central government
The main purpose of the "Alexander Hamilton: An American Experience" is to inform about--
Hamilton's impact on the new nation, using primary and secondary sources
The list of complaints described in the Declaration of Independence help to reinforce Jefferson's argument because they provide what?
In The Declaration of Independence, Jefferson uses elements of an argumentative essay to reach his audience.
Who is his intended audience and what TWO ways was he hoping to reach them?
The colonists:
1. to appeal to them, Jefferson presents a logical explanation of the purpose of government
2. to convince them, Jefferson lists instance s in which the British government undermined their rights
Which TWO central issues were on the table during the "Cabinet Battles" between Jefferson and Hamilton?
The establishment of a national bank and paying down debt
Whether or not to help France in their revolution
"He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed our the lives of our people"
This sentence is an example of which rhetorical appeal?
Pathos, in that Jefferson is making an emotional appeal
The primary purpose of the excerpt from Lean In is to convince readers that--
Fear is the only thing that can truly hold a person back in life
“Nor have we been wanting in our attention to our British brethren. We have warned them, from time to time, of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us.."
Jefferson includes this paragraph to--
state that the colonists have reached out to British citizens for support
"If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion.." (Letters)
"But now I know how to take a deep breath and keep my hand up. I have learned to sit at the table." (Lean)
Which TWO words describe the tone both authors demonstrate in these statements?
Commitment
Determination
"At first Hamilton and Jefferson socialize on easy terms, ..It also produced two divergent versions of the country that divide Americans to the present day."
What are two statements that would best describe the ideas the writer develops in "Best of Enemies"
The relationship between Hamilton and Jefferson wen through changes over time
The conflict between Jefferson and Hamilton had a lasting effect on the U.S.
"...that they are absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connections between and the state of Great Britain is to be totally dissolved.."
In the highlighted portion of the text, what does the word absolved mean as it is use in the text"
Declared to be free from oppression under the law
"The epic battle between these two Olympian figures began not long after Jefferson came to New York City to assume his State Department duties..By then Hamilton was in the thick of a contentious campaign to retire massive debt"
Why does the author of "Best of Enemies" include this information in the essay?
To describe the events that led Hamilton and Jefferson to become enemies
Th author's purpose in "Letters to John Adams" is to--
Prompt equal rights for women in Colonial America
"Letters to John Adams" was directed towards and individual
Lean In is mainly intended for working women
According to the video "Alexander Hamilton: An American Experience" what did Supporters of the Constitution want, and what were the Federalist Papers?
Supporters of the Constitution wanted a strong central government
The Federalist Papers explain the rationale of ideas in the Constitution.
"Prudence, indeed, will dictate thar governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes, and accordingly all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable..."
Which portion of the text helps the reader understand the word "prudence"?
Should not be changed for light or transient causes
"We hold these truths to b self-evident- That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
Why did Jefferson include paragraph 2 in the "Declaration of Independence"?
To outline the political philosophy of government as seen by Jefferson.
The most likely reason that the author of Lean In begins with a personal story before describing her success secrets is to--
show her audience that she is able to identify with them