AnswersELA11 ELA 11 Sem 1 26-27Emily Dickinson's Poetry

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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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Based on Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s message in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," the Nez Percé people most likely value

A
land, ownership, and friendship.
B
family, progress, and intellect.
C
pride, tradition, and ownership.
D
peace, tradition, and honesty.
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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 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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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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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 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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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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