Identify
God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
In the above text, identify the repetition.
……the people, ……the people, …….the people
Define what a fact is.
Something that is true and can be proven
What is the effect of the phrase “Four score and seven years ago” in the speech?
It gives a fact and shows historical context, making the audience understand the importance of the moment. It also makes the speech seem more credible.
“Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation”
Fact or Opinion
Fact, it gives a historical date and even that can be verified.
Make a rhetorical question for a speech on stopping soldiers going to war.
“ When the fight is over and medals are pinned, will the lives that are lost truly justified?” (Or Any Other Related Rhetorical Question)
“But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.”
In this extract from the Gettysburg Address, identify the triplet.
“we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow”
Define what an Opinion is.
A statement about what someone feels or thinks.
What is the effect of alliteration in “poor power to add or detract”?
The repeated “p” sound bring more emphasis ti the speech while also attracting the attention of the listener.
“It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.”
Is this a fact or opinion?
Opinion, it expresses the speakers judgement where others could disagree.
Give three emotive words or phrases to prevent soldiers going to war.
Ans: “Heartbreaking”, “Anxious Farewells”, “Lands drooping with blood” (Or any other correct answers)
”It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain”
In this extract of The Gettysburg Address, identiy the alliteration. (Not necessarily in a straight line)
….dedicated….dead….devotion….devotion….dead….dead…
Continuous use of the syllable ”d”.
Define what a Rhetorical Question and Repetition is.
Rhetorical Question: A question used to make a point or persuade, not to get an actual answer.
Repetition: The deliberate repeating of words or phrases.
How does the use of emotive language like, “brave men, living and dead, who struggled hear”, affect the audience?
It appeals to the emotions, which makes the audience feel admiration and a sense of solemn, drawing them to the speech.
“We are met on a great battlefield of that war.”
Is this a fact or opinion?
Fact, it gives the location of a true event.
Make an alliteration about the lives of the soldiers going to war.
Super soldiers saving the world, putting their lives at stake. (Or any other correct answer)
”It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honoured dead we take increased devotion to that cause”
In this extract of The Gettysburg Address, identify all the personal pronouns.
It, used twice
Us, used twice
We, used once
They, used once
Define what Emotive Language is.
Words or phrases used to make the audience feel strong emotions.
What is the effect of the triplet “government of the people, by the people, for the people”?
The repetition make the speech more memorable and persuasive for the audience and helps to bring the main point out more.
“It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work”
Is this a fact or opinion?
Opinion, This is a call to action, it reflects the speaker viewpoint.
Make 2 triplets about the damage of wars.
Ex : The cost, The loss and the toss of life. (Or any other correct answer)
“that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
Identify all three phrases of emotive language in the extract of The Gettysburg Address for all points
”last full measure of devotion”, “new birth of freedom”, “perish from the earth”
Define what alliteration, statistics and triplets are.
Alliteration: Repetition of the same initial consonant or sound in words that are close together.
Statistics: Numerical data or information used to support the argument.
Triplets: A group of 3 words, phrases or sentences used together.
How does the repeated structure, “We can not dedicate, we can not consecrate, we can not hallow this ground”, affect the audience.
The repetition and rhythm emphasises the sacredness of the battlefield and the sacrifices of the soldiers while drawing the attention of the audience emotionally and encouraging reflection.
“That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
Is this a fact or opinion?
Opinion, this expresses hope and belief about the nation’s future, it cannot be proven true.
say two sentences about the dangers of war
(Any correct answer)