Answers CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 A Credit Recovery 5 CreditsAnalyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs"

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Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."My friends, I have been asked to show you my heart. I am glad to have a chance to do so. I want the white people to understand my people. Based on the tone of this excerpt, the author most likely wants the audience to

listen with sorrow.

listen with gladness.

listen with skepticism.

listen with compassion.

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Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the assertive tone of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s speech?

The Cheyennes are those who have been fighting with you. They did it in broad daylight so that all could see them.

All the chiefs of the Kiowas, Comanches, and Arapahos are here to-day; they have come to listen to good words.

I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains. I don’t want to settle.

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.

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?

Man should act cautiously because the Great Spirit is not very forgiving.

The way a man chooses to live his life directly affects the quality of his life.

A man will have a much more lavish home if he is good to those around him.

Only those who are good to others will eventually receive a spirit-home.

Read the quotation from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."What I have to say will come from my heart, and I will speak with a straight tongue.Based on this quotation, the reader can conclude that the Nez Percé people most believe in

the importance of speaking passionately and honestly.

the importance of sharing valued traditions with others.

the importance of stating whatever is on their minds.

the importance of choosing their words very carefully.

Read the quote from "My Heart Is Bursting."If I had been fighting I would have done it by day and not in the dark.The tone of this sentence can best be described as conveying

pride.

peace.

sorrow.

remorse.

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?

the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) believes the Great Spirit sees everything

the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) was born in Oregon and is thirty-eight years old

the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) states that he speaks from the heart

the fact that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) of the Nez Percé tribe made this claim

Read the quotation from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." They told us to treat all men as they treated us; that we should never be the first to break a bargain; that it was a disgrace to tell a lie; that we should speak only the truth; that it was a shame for one man to take from another his wife, or [to take] his property without paying for it. What cultural view is most reflected in this quotation?

importance of peace

appreciation for the land

value of tribal traditions

respect for all other people

How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) adopted a tone of resentment instead?

It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.

It would appear as a request rather than an accusation.

It would appear as a threat rather than a narrative.

It would appear as a narrative rather than a demand.

Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as

forward and blunt.

angry and sarcastic.

heartfelt and sincere.

neutral and nonchalant.

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?

Set'tainte (Satanta) deliberately avoids this idea throughout his speech.

Set'tainte (Satanta) issues threats about this idea throughout his speech.

Set'tainte (Satanta) subtly hints at this idea throughout his speech.

Set'tainte (Satanta) directly states this idea throughout his speech.

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