AnswersAISD English III 2026_27 Sem BSpeaking and Listening: Evaluating a Speaker

Speaking and Listening: Evaluating a Speaker — Unit test Answers

15 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech, “War Message to Congress.”Neutrality is no longer feasible or desirable where the peace of the world is involved and the freedom of its peoples, and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of autocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will, not by the will of their people. Which best explains President Wilson’s use of the word “autocratic”?

A
He is saying the United States needs to operate alone.
B
He is discussing the free will of the United States.
C
He is speaking of acting independently.
D
He is emphasizing the enemy’s tyranny.
2
Free Preview

In "Sympathy," why does Dunbar repeat the phrase “I know” throughout the poem?

A
to emphasize his own desire to be free like a bird
B
to emphasize his understanding of the harsh effects of racism on individuals
C
to illustrate that he understands the bird’s loneliness
D
to highlight the way that long-term physical imprisonment affects individuals
3

Read the lines from chapter 22 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Then at the bottom was the biggest line of all, which said:LADIES AND CHILDREN NOT ADMITTED."There," says he, "if that line don't fetch them, I don't know Arkansaw!"Twain is most likely using humor to convey his viewpoint that

A
people are often tempted by the thrill of something naughty.
B
people are often too ignorant to know when they are being fooled.
C
liars and swindlers will stop at nothing to make fast and easy money.
D
liars and swindlers are often considerate of the feelings of others.
4

Read the excerpt 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 central idea from the speech is most strengthened by this quote?

A
It is important to listen to one’s elders.
B
It is important to be guided by morals.
C
It is important to pay for what one wants.
D
It is important to be faithful to a spouse.
5

Read “Once I Saw the Mountains Angry,” by Stephen Crane.Once I saw mountains angry,And ranged in battle-front.Against them stood a little man;Aye, he was no bigger than my finger.I laughed, and spoke to one near me,"Will he prevail?""Surely," replied this other;"His grandfathers beat them many times."Then did I see much virtue in grandfathers—At least, for the little manWho stood against the mountains.Which best describes the theme of this poem?

A
People are more powerful than elements of nature.
B
People can find strength by understanding past generations.
C
People are arrogant in their belief that they are stronger than nature.
D
People who are resilient are able to act courageously.
6

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? What is the purpose of this rhetorical question as it used by Douglass?

A
It is designed to introduce an idea.
B
It is designed to convey an emotion.
C
It is designed to express an opinion.
D
It is designed to obtain information.
7

Read the sentence. After going over the attendance data, I have learned that twenty percent of our students are calling in sick every day, and it would be good to do something to stop this problem. Which appeal is the speaker using in the sentence?

A
ethos, an appeal based on the speaker’s character
B
logos, an appeal based on logic and reason
C
pathos, an appeal based on the audiences’ emotion
D
eros, an appeal based on love
8

Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?"I could work as much and eat as much as a man – when I could get it – and bear the lash as well! And ain’t I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother’s grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain’t I a woman?What is the primary purpose of the phrases “borne thirteen children” and “cried out with my mother’s grief”?

A
to encourage audience members to recall their own struggles
B
to encourage the audience to sympathize with enslaved persons
C
to emphasize the pain and struggle that Truth has lived through
D
to emphasize Truth’s belief that women should receive special treatment
9

Read the quotation by Sojourner Truth.I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring, I will step into the pool.Which best describes the syntax in this quotation?

A
Truth uses simple syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights.
B
Truth uses simple syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.
C
Truth uses complex syntax to describe how she will help women gain equal rights.
D
Truth uses complex syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.
10

How are the themes of “We Wear the Mask” and "A Man Said to the Universe" similar?

A
Both show how humans can be helpless in the face of external forces.
B
Both state that large, powerful forces such as society are illusions.
C
Both illustrate the environment’s indifference to humankind.
D
Both demonstrate why people must hide their suffering in order to survive.
11

Miguel is taking notes of the mayor’s speech. As he is taking notes, Miguel should

A
write out every word he hears.
B
jot down main points and supporting details.
C
try not to review the notes while he writes.
D
avoid using any version of shorthand writing.
12

Which images in the poem “We Wear the Mask” best portray an ironic contrast?

A
grins and lies
B
torn and bleeding hearts
C
tears and sighs
D
cheeks and eyes
13

Which best describes the relationship between "Ain't I a Woman?" and the women’s suffrage movement?

A
The speech suggests that the movement is not strong enough to win equal rights.
B
The speech and the movement both advocate for equal rights.
C
The speech encourages people to join the movement to fight inequality.
D
The speech reminds members of the movement that they must work together.
14

How does the passionate tone adopted by Set'tainte (Satanta) within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

A
It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.
B
It strengthens his ability to persuade through credibility.
C
It decreases his ability to persuade using logical ideas.
D
It decreases his ability to persuade using his reputation.
15

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”Go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival.Which best describes the impact of the author’s repetitive use of words that suggest similar ideas, such as “go,” “search,” and “roam”?

A
They urge readers to take definitive and far-reaching action.
B
They point to different perspectives about the same idea.
C
They remind readers of the great scope of the argument.
D
They recall earlier references Douglass has made to travel.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
15 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
3 verified answers

Unit Test

Quiz
10 verified answers

Speaking and Listening: Evaluating a Speaker