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Dramatic Monologue and Stream of Consciousness in Poetry Answers

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Which lines from "Sympathy" best convey the idea that physical pain is part of the anguish of imprisonment?

“I know what the caged bird feels, alas!When the sun is bright on the upland slopes;”

“For he must fly back to his perch and clingWhen he fain would be on the bough a-swing;”

“I know why the caged bird sings, ah me,When his wing is bruised and his bosom sore,—”

“But a plea, that upward to Heaven he flings—I know why the caged bird sings!”

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In the first and second paragraphs of "War Message to Congress," how does Wilson establish pathos, an appeal based on emotions?

He says to “put excited feelings away.”

He references his title and position.

He talks about the US lives lost.

He cites facts about the German aim.

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."Don't it s'prise you de way dem kings carries on, Huck?""No," I says, "it don't.""Why don't it, Huck?""Well, it don't, because it's in the breed. I reckon they're all alike."What does the dialogue between Huck and Jim reveal about Huck’s beliefs?

Huck believes that all people of royal stature are clever.

Huck believes that no one is able to be completely honest.

Huck believes that only common people have any worth.

Huck believes that many people cannot be totally trusted.

Before Cambria entered the arena to watch the speech, she decided to turn her cell phone off. Cambria’s decision will help her

pay attention to the speaker.

prejudge the speaker.

avoid jumping to conclusions.

research the speaker’s topic.

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.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”When the dogs in your streets, when the fowls of the air, when the cattle on your hills, when the fish of the sea, and the reptiles that crawl, shall be unable to distinguish the slave from a brute, then will I argue with you that the slave is a man!What effect does the repetition of the word “when” have?

The repetition gives the excerpt a philosophical quality.

The repetition distracts readers from Douglass’s original point.

The repetition clarifies the time in which the speech was delivered.

The repetition reinforces Douglass’s incredulity at the opposition’s attitudes.

Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”With a profound sense of the solemn and even tragical character of the step I am taking and of the grave responsibilities which it involves, but in unhesitating obedience to what I deem my constitutional duty . . . Which best expresses the type of appeal in this excerpt?

pathos, an appeal based on emotions

logos, an appeal based on logic or reason

ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character

financial, an appeal based on the audience’s finances

Read the quotation from "Ain't I a Woman?"I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me!Which statement best explains why this is an example of ethos?

It places Truth in a position of moral superiority.

It shows that Truth has experiences to support her claims.

It accentuates Truth’s belief in the importance of hard work.

It suggests that Truth considers herself stronger than others.

Read the quotation from "Ain't I a Woman?"That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Which 1850s social norm is reflected in the excerpt about white women?

the idea that women should look delicate and be handled delicately

the idea that women should avoid too many intellectual pursuits

the idea that women should devote themselves to becoming a mother

the idea that women should be more practical and less sentimental

Read these lines from the poem “We Wear the Mask.”Why should the world be over-wise,In counting all our tears and sighs?Which theme is reflected in these lines?

Those who record history are arrogant and nosy.

People should honestly express all their thoughts and feelings.

Only sad emotions should be kept private.

It is preferable to keep certain emotions private.

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.When the place couldn't hold no more, the duke he quit tending door and went around the back way and come on to the stage and stood up before the curtain and made a little speech, and praised up this tragedy, and said it was the most thrillingest one that ever was; and so he went on a-bragging about the tragedy, and about Edmund Kean the Elder, which was to play the main principal part in it; and at last when he'd got everybody's expectations up high enough, he rolled up the curtain, and the next minute the king come a-prancing out on all fours, naked; and he was painted all over, ring-streaked-and-striped, all sorts of colors, as splendid as a rainbow. And—but never mind the rest of his outfit; it was just wild, but it was awful funny.Which best describes the source of the humor in this excerpt?

the fact that the place was packed

the duke’s speech to the audience

the image of the king performing

the audience’s high expectations

Which statement most accurately describes the satire that exists within chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

Twain is satirizing society’s greed by having Huck’s father return under the pretense of caring for Huck when all he really wants is money.

Twain is satirizing society’s dishonesty by having Huck hide his money to appear as though he is too selfish to share with his own father.

Twain is satirizing society’s disrespect by characterizing Huck as someone who is so rude that he cannot even treat his father with respect.

Twain is satirizing society’s ingratitude by characterizing Huck as someone too selfish to appreciate anything his father has ever done for him.

Read the quotation from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.“Well, I'll learn her how to meddle. And looky here—you drop that school, you hear? I'll learn people to bring up a boy to put on airs over his own father and let on to be better'n what HE is.” What is Twain’s most likely intention for employing humor within this quotation?

to portray Huck’s father as educated and helpful

to portray Huck’s father as uneducated and ignorant

to convince the reader that Huck’s father truly wants to help Huck

to convince the reader that Huck’s father has the ability to be funny

Read the excerpt from chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."It's so. You can do it. I had my doubts when you told me. Now looky here; you stop that putting on frills. I won't have it. I'll lay for you, my smarty; and if I catch you about that school I'll tan you good. First you know you'll get religion, too. I never see such a son."What do these words by Huck’s father reveal about his character?

He wants Huck to have a better life than he himself had.

He does not believe that Huck will succeed academically.

He believes that education will make Huck feel superior.

He feels that religion is the only subject worthy of study.

Which of the following quotations by Huck’s father in chapter 5 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an example of irony?

"Starchy clothes—very. You think you're a good deal of a big-bug, DON'Tyou?"

“You're educated, too, they say—can read and write. You think you're better'n your father, now, don't you, because he can’t?”

“And looky here—you drop that school, you hear? I'll learn people to bring up a boy to put on airs over his own father and let on to be better'n what HE is.”

"All right. I'll ask him; and I'll make him pungle, too, or I'll know the reason why.

Read the quotation from the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph.Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other then we shall have no more wars. We shall be all alike—brothers of one father and mother, with one sky above us and one country around us and one government for all. Which cultural view is most clearly expressed in this quote?

Family is vital to survival and extends well beyond tribal boundaries.

Tradition is valuable and should be preserved at all possible costs.

Nature is sacred and all humans should treat it with the utmost respect.

All humans are part of the same world and should be treated as equals.

What is historically significant about this 1879 speech by Chief Joseph?

It is a detailed description of the conflict between White settlers and Indigenous people.

It is a direct and eloquent plea delivered in Washington for the equal treatment of all Indigenous people.

It is a subtle and polite attempt to make peace with those who work for the government.

It is an adamant demand of requirements issued by Indigenous people to the White settlers.

What central idea about the government of the United States is expressed in the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph?

The government has misunderstood the wishes of Indigenous peoples.

The government has not even been willing to listen to Indigenous peoples.

The government has made many false promises to Indigenous peoples.

The government can never lessen the pain suffered by Indigenous peoples.

Which sentence from the passage supports the claim in the 1879 speech by Chief Joseph that actions speak louder than words?

Too many misinterpretations have been made; too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men and the Indians.

Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.

I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated.

I hope no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.

What is historically significant about this 1879 speech by Chief Joseph?

It is a detailed description of the conflict between White settlers and Indigenous people.

It is a direct and eloquent plea delivered in Washington for the equal treatment of all Indigenous people.

It is a subtle and polite attempt to make peace with those who work for the government.

It is an adamant demand of requirements issued by Indigenous people to the White settlers.

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