Analyzing Tone and Identifying Central Ideas: Chief Joseph's speech "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs"
Question 17 • [ELA11] ELA 11, Sem 1 (26-27)
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?
Answer
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.
Explanation
The speaker challenges the audience’s mistaken belief that an Indian is “like a wild animal” and promises to explain the Nez Percé people so they can judge fairly. This supports the idea that the people want settlers to understand them better. The excerpt does not focus on preserving traditions, reducing conflict, or describing moral values.
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