Summarizing a Text by Jackie Robinson

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to identify the element of a persuasive speech used in each excerpt from Chavez's speech. "My friends, today we honor a giant among men: today we honor the reverend Martin Luther King, Jr." "I have seen many boycotts succeed. Dr. King showed us the way with the bus boycott, and with our first boycott we were able to get DDT, Aldrin, and Dieldrin banned in our first contracts with grape growers." "Now, even more urgently, we are trying to get deadly pesticides banned."

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A: a connection to the audience

Question 2

Analyze Chavez's word choice by using the drop-down menus to complete each sentence. The phrasewould make the audience want to go out and change the world. The phrasecreates an image that would make the audience sad or angry.

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C: make a difference

Question 3

Question 3

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C

Question 4

Question 4

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A

Question 5

Write one to three sentences explaining how the example in this passage supports Chavez’s purpose.

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Chavez uses the example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to show that nonviolent resistance is an effective way to achieve social justice. This supports his purpose by encouraging his audience to believe that their peaceful struggle for farmworkers' rights can be successful.

Question 6

Question 6

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C: a solid argument supported by details

Question 7

Question 7

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A: economic slavery

Question 8

Question 8

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D: a clear purpose or goal

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