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Speaking and Listening: Formal Debate — Unit test Answers

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In "I, Too, Sing America." why did Langston Hughes most likely allude to Walt Whitman's poem "I Hear America Singing"? Check all that apply.to prove that he had read Whitman's poemto write about similar themes as Whitmanto expand on the ideas in Whitman's poemto link his poem with another great American poemto demonstrate that he was a better poet than Whitman

to prove that he had read Whitman's poem

to write about similar themes as Whitman

to expand on the ideas in Whitman's poem

to link his poem with another great American poem

to demonstrate that he was a better poet than Whitman

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This photo was taken during the Great Depression.

fright, terror, and humor

anger, disgust, and fear

curiosity, worry, and happiness

sympathy, sorrow, and anger

Which extended metaphor does Whitman use throughout "O Captain! My Captain!?"

Whitman compares Lincoln to a ship captain.

Whitman compares Lincoln to a passenger.

Whitman compares Lincoln to another president.

Whitman compares Lincoln to a crew member.

Read this excerpt from Lincoln’s "The Gettysburg Address."But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate – we cannot consecrate – we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.

The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won;

While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:

My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will;

O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;

Read the excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s "The American Dream” speech.America is essentially a dream, a dream as yet unfulfilled. Now read the excerpt from Governor George Wallace's inaugural address.Freedom was won at a hard price, and if it requires a hard price to keep it . . . we are able . . . and quite willing to pay it.

The first states that the American dream of women’s voting rights has yet to be achieved, while the second states that American women have already paid the price for this right.

The first states that freedom was difficult to achieve, while the second states that Americans dream about freedom but are unwilling to pay the price to achieve it.

The first states that the American dream of freedom and equality has yet to be realized, while the second states that freedom and equality have already been achieved.

The first states that dreams are rarely fulfilled in America, while the second states that all people who work hard can achieve their dreams in America.

An extended metaphor is developed

over several sentences in a text.

quickly and used only once in a text.

at the beginning and end of a text.

and used only in one paragraph or stanza.

Read the paragraph titled “Okies Have Lice” from Years of Dust.Surrounding communities resented the newcomers. Some locals assumed that, because Okies were poor, they deserved to be poor—had brought poverty upon themselves through laziness, ignorance, and “immorality.” Too often, Okie children met bias in school. “The better dressed children shout and jeer,” a parent told John Steinbeck. "The teachers are quite often impatient with these additions to their duties, and the parents of the ‘nice’ children do not want to have disease carriers in their schools." After all, everyone just “knew” that “Okies have lice.”

sidebar.

summary.

quotation.

main topic.

Read the first two lines from Langston Hughes’s poem "I, Too, Sing America."I, too, sing America.I am the darker brother.

Both poems have the word “sing.”

Both poems have the word “America.”

Hughes describes Whitman in his poem.

Whitman’s poem has a very similar title.

Read this assignment.Plan a presentation in which you propose to the board of your soccer league that your organization host an invitational tournament.

Invitational tournaments are often hosted over three-day weekends, such as Labor Day.

All invitational tournaments must submit legal paperwork and use league-certified referees.

An invitational tournament would bring our organization both publicity and funds to foster growth.

The Harbortown Invitational Tournament began in 2002 on two soccer fields at the local high school.

By alluding to Whitman’s poem in "I, Too, Sing America" Hughes was able to

draw connections to US cultural heritage.

criticize other African American poets.

become the leader of the Harlem Renaissance.

write about the US in a totally new way.

Read the excerpt from "African American Women in World War II."This was unheard of. The United States had never drafted women into the military. Yet the army still maintained the limit on African American nurses. The hypocrisy was obvious.

an appeal to logic and reason

an appeal to the reader's emotions

an appeal to the author's authority

an appeal to the author's credibility

How does the sidebar about Mary McLeod Bethune support "African American Women in World War II"?

by highlighting Bethune's work with the Women's Army Corps

by illustrating Bethune's resistance to working with the federal government

by emphasizing Bethune's activism on behalf of African American nurses

by describing Bethune's contributions to the betterment of the United States

Which excerpt from "African American Women in World War II" contains an emotional appeal to readers?

"In the meantime, women - including many African American women - assisted the war effort at home by working in factories and offices."

"The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), created in May 1942, officially allowed women into the US Army for the first time."

"There can be no doubt that the contributions of African American women during World War II brought this country closer to what we can be."

"Then, in 1945, the government announced the possibility of a draft because of the severe shortage of nurses."

Read the excerpt from "African American Women in World War II."For many American citizens, African American women among them, democracy was far from complete at home. However, these women joined the war effort and played a significant role in America’s success in World War II.

"The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), created in May 1942, officially allowed women into the US Army for the first time."

"African Americans have fought in every American war since the country was founded, and even before."

"Then, in 1945, the government announced the possibility of a draft because of the severe shortage of nurses."

"In the meantime, women - including many African American women - assisted the war effort at home by working in factories and offices."

Read the excerpt from "Wings."We were born with wings that carryinformation, that connect us to ourfriends and leaders. We have a consciencebut we must make quick decisions or we feel we may never catch up to all that's happening.

technology

life

mystery

family

Read the excerpt from "Wings."We want positive change and we’re willing to work for it. All of us have wingsin our pockets and palms, and we use themto find out what’s happening next dooror around the world.

dreams

money

passports

devices

Read the excerpt from "Long Haul."We dug in for the long haul. We livedthrough the turbulent times of the sixties when nothing was certain except uncertainty.

the ongoing battle to make the world a better place

the connections between the past and the future

the achievements of people from the speaker's generation

the suffering of people from past generations

How does the photograph in "African American Women in World War II" provide support for the text?

by showing an example of African American women working during wartime

by showing an image of a powerful African American leader during the war

by showing an image of African American nurses joining the war effort

by showing an example of the Women's Army Corps during wartime

Read the excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address.In all the work I have done as president - every decision I have made, every executive action I have taken, every bill I have proposed and signed - I've tried to give all Americans the tools and conditions to build the future of our dreams in a good society with a strong economy, a cleaner environment, and a freer, safer, more prosperous world.

"our"

"every"

"Americans"

"president"

Read the excerpt from President Clinton's 2001 farewell address.Working together, America has done well. Our economy is breaking records with more than 22 million new jobs, the lowest unemployment in 30 years, the highest homeownership ever, the longest expansion in history. Our families and communities are stronger. Thirty-five million Americans have used the family leave law; 8 million have moved off welfare. Crime is at a 25-year low. Over 10 million Americans receive more college aid, and more people than ever are going to college. Our schools are better.

"Crime is at a 25-year low."

"Thirty-five million Americans have used the family leave law"

"Working together, America has done well."

"Over 10 million Americans receive more college aid"

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