AnswersAISD English III 2026_27 Sem BAnalyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs"

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In "My Heart Is Bursting," which quote most contributes to the central idea that the Kiowa tribe wishes to maintain their lifestyle and traditions?

A
The Kiowas and Comanches have not been fighting. We were away down south when we heard you were coming to see us.
B
I love the land and the buffalo and will not part with it. I want you to understand well what I say.
C
I don’t want any of the medicine lodges [schools and churches] within the country. I want the children raised as I was.
D
When I look upon you, I know you are all big chiefs. While you are in this country we go to sleep happy and are not afraid.
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Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as

A
forward and blunt.
B
angry and sarcastic.
C
heartfelt and sincere.
D
neutral and nonchalant.
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets; that hereafter he will give every man a spirit-home according to his deserts: if he has been a good man, he will have a good home; if he has been a bad man, he will have a bad home. What central idea of the speech is illustrated by this excerpt?

A
Man should act cautiously because the Great Spirit is not very forgiving.
B
The way a man chooses to live his life directly affects the quality of his life.
C
A man will have a much more lavish home if he is good to those around him.
D
Only those who are good to others will eventually receive a spirit-home.
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Read the summary of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."In “An Indian’s View of Indian Affairs,” it is asserted that conflicts could be reduced if white Americans better understood Native Americans.Which of the following would make this summary more complete?

A
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) believes the Great Spirit sees everything
B
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) was born in Oregon and is thirty-eight years old
C
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) states that he speaks from the heart
D
the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) of the Nez Percé tribe made this claim
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Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the assertive tone of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s speech?

A
The Cheyennes are those who have been fighting with you. They did it in broad daylight so that all could see them.
B
All the chiefs of the Kiowas, Comanches, and Arapahos are here to-day; they have come to listen to good words.
C
I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains. I don’t want to settle.
D
I have told you the truth. I have no little lies hid about me, but I don’t know how it is with the commissioners.
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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. I will tell you all about our people, and then you can judge whether an Indian is a man or not.Which central idea of the speech is most supported by this excerpt?

A
The Nez Percé people seek to preserve their valued cultural traditions.
B
The Nez Percé people hope to reduce conflict between Indigenous peoples.
C
The Nez Percé people adhere strongly to human values and morals.
D
The Nez Percé people want the new settlers to better understand them.
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Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting."You, the commissioners, have come from afar to listen to our grievances. My heart is glad and I shall hide nothing from you. I understood that you were coming down to see us. I moved away from those disposed for war, and I also came along to see you.How does Set'tainte (Satanta)’s humble tone affect the meaning of his speech?

A
It causes those who are listening to wonder what motive Set'tainte (Satanta) has for being so polite and genial.
B
It assures those who are listening that Set'tainte (Satanta) is speaking with honesty and has acted in good faith.
C
It reminds those who are listening that they should appreciate how far Set'tainte (Satanta) has traveled to meet with them.
D
It reinforces for those who are listening that Set'tainte (Satanta) is not afraid of war should he deem it necessary.
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In "My Heart Is Bursting," which tactic does Set'tainte (Satanta) use to convey the central idea that the Kiowa people intend to remain on their own land?

A
Set'tainte (Satanta) deliberately avoids this idea throughout his speech.
B
Set'tainte (Satanta) issues threats about this idea throughout his speech.
C
Set'tainte (Satanta) subtly hints at this idea throughout his speech.
D
Set'tainte (Satanta) directly states this idea throughout his speech.

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