What is nuance?
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v.Hamlet: And now, good friends, As you are friends, scholars, and soldiers, Give me one poor request. Horatio: What is ’t, my lord? we will.Hamlet: Never make known what you have seen to-night.
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii.Hamlet: My fate cries out, And makes each petty artery in this body As hardy as the Nemean lion’s nerve. [GHOST beckons.] Still am I call’d. Unhand me, gentlemen, [Breaking from them.]By heaven! I’ll make a ghost of him that lets me: I say, away! Go on, I’ll follow thee. [Exeunt GHOST and HAMLET.]
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v.Ghost: I could a tale unfold whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul, freeze thy young blood, Make thy two eyes, like stars, start from their spheres, Thy knotted and combined locks to part, And each particular hair to stand an end ...
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii.Laertes: Be wary then; best safety lies in fear: Youth to itself rebels, though none else near.
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii.Laertes: Fear it, Ophelia, fear it, my dear sister; And keep you in the rear of your affection, Out of the shot and danger of desire.
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v.Hamlet: Why, right; you are i’ the right;
Read the analysis of Hamlet, Act I, Scene v.Shakespeare creates an anguished tone by repeating certain words in both Hamlet’s and the Ghost’s dialogue.
To analyze tone, what is one topic the reader should study?
After analyzing the context, what is the next step the reader should take to determine the meaning of an unknown word?
Read the opening remarks of Truman’s 1949 State of the Union address to Congress. Truman makes reference to the last sixteen years. Why might he do this?
Which areas does Truman identify as needing improvement?Check all of the boxes that apply.
How does Truman feel about these challenges?
In this passage, Truman describes his opinions about big business.How does Truman seem to feel about monopolies?
Which of the following goals does Truman highlight in this part of the speech?Check all of the boxes that apply.
Why does Truman say it is important to conserve resources today?
Draw upon your knowledge from the lesson and readings.In a short paragraph of about five to seven sentences, describe which of Truman’s policies you believe to be the most important and why. Remember to include details that support your stance.
I think the Truman Doctrine was Truman’s greatest legacy. It committed the American people to helping any country at risk of a communist takeover. This policy was initially implemented when foreign aid was sent to Greece and Turkey, as both nations faced severe political and economic issues. It signaled the United States would become involved internationally to limit communism. This pledge would define American foreign policy for the duration of the Cold War. While other initiatives like the Marshall Plan also played a part, the Truman Doctrine set out more broad-ranging rationale which would determine US activity in foreign affairs for decades to come.
Which of the following did you include in your response?
What jobs does a Senator perform? Check all that apply.Representing the interests of the state and its residentsBreaking a tie vote in the House of RepresentativesBecoming a member of a joint committeeOverseeing voting practices in the state’s voting districtsManaging staff members who handle scheduling
What does Truman mean when he says “We have rejected the discredited theory that the fortunes of the Nation should be in the hands of a privileged few”?
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