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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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 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

A
the importance of speaking passionately and honestly.
B
the importance of sharing valued traditions with others.
C
the importance of stating whatever is on their minds.
D
the importance of choosing their words very carefully.
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Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" best summarizes the message of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s speech?

A
All of the land south of the Arkansas belongs to the Kiowas and the Comanches, and I don’t want to give away any of it.
B
I want you to understand well what I say. Write it on paper.
C
I have heard that you intend to settle us on a reservation near the mountains.
D
A long time ago this land belonged to our fathers; but when I go up to the river I see camps of soldiers on its banks.
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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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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?

A
It would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.
B
It would appear as a request rather than an accusation.
C
It would appear as a threat rather than a narrative.
D
It would appear as a narrative rather than a demand.
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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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Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting."I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die.Which of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s central ideas do these details most contribute to?

A
White settlers and Indigenous peoples must live in peace.
B
United States’ soldiers threaten the Kiowa tribe’s way of life.
C
It is vital to the Kiowa tribe that they maintain their lifestyle.
D
The Kiowa tribe is going to stubbornly remain on their land.

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