AnswersELA10 ELA 10 Sem 2 26-27Comparing Ideas in Speeches

Comparing Ideas in Speeches Answers

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Which statement best summarizes the claim of the passage?

A
Great Britain must not elect officials who would abandon any part of the empire.
B
Great Britain should allow South Africa home rule.
C
Great Britain should dread threats to its security from the barbarism in the colonies.
D
Great Britain must begin decolonization immediately.
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What concession does Chamberlain make in this passage?

A
The honor and interests of the British Empire are all that matter.
B
Britain once felt apathetic and indifferent toward its colonies.
C
Affection and regard, the feelings of British children, are proof of Britain’s new way of life.
D
Britain is still defined by the spirit of its ancestors and thirsts for war.
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Why is Chamberlain’s argument effective? Check all that apply.

A
He makes a concession about imperialism, showing both sides of the argument.
B
He uses an appeal to emotion with words like honor and sacrifice to stir nationalism.
C
He uses an appeal to logic by comparing imperialism to a glowing fire.
D
He cites statistics to support his claim.
E
He cites evidence of winning the recent war to show that people still sacrifice for the empire.
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Which statement best summarizes Chamberlain's call to action in the passage?

A
The British people should support the British Empire to maintain political influence and a strong economy.
B
British representatives should pass laws that prevent emigration.
C
The British people must support decolonization immediately.
D
British representatives should look to the future and consider their descendants in their decisions.

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