What are two reasons that Jordan includes a quotation by Thomas Jefferson, the nation’s third president, in her speech?
to align herself with a long tradition of calls for unity
to ridicule Jefferson’s ideas about harmony
to prove that no president can veto a move for national community
to support a theme about the need for community
to show that she is not intimidated by power
The two reasons that Jordan includes a quotation by Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third president, in her speech are:
1. To align herself with a long tradition of calls for unity: By referencing Thomas Jefferson, a founding father and influential figure in American history, Jordan is connecting her message to the values and principles that have shaped the nation. This helps to establish credibility and align herself with a tradition of leaders who have called for national unity.
2. To support a theme about the need for community: Including a quotation by Thomas Jefferson that emphasizes the importance of unity and community supports Jordan's overall theme in her speech. The words of a respected figure like Jefferson can add weight to her argument and emphasize the significance of coming together as a nation.
In these two excerpts, how is Douglass’s purpose different from that of Stanton and Mott?
A.
Stanton and Mott outline a gradual approach to obtaining equal rights, but Douglass wants immediate action.
B.
Stanton and Mott demand equal rights for women, while Douglass offers moral support and well wishes.
C.
Douglass wants Stanton and Mott to support abolition, but Stanton and Mott are focused on women’s rights.
D.
Stanton and Mott’s document expresses feelings about inequality, while Douglass’s editorial lists concrete disparities.
The correct answer is:
A. Stanton and Mott outline a gradual approach to obtaining equal rights, but Douglass wants immediate action.
In the given options, this is the only one that correctly identifies the difference in purpose between Douglass and Stanton/Mott. Stanton and Mott advocate for a more incremental approach to achieving equal rights for women, while Douglass demands immediate action and equality for African Americans. The other options are either inaccurate or do not address the specific difference in their purposes.
Which phrase represents an attempt to prevent objections by Roosevelt’s audience?
excerpt from Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms Speech
On January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke to Congress about the potential effect that World War II might have on the United States and its policies. His address has since become popularly known as the Four Freedoms Speech.
Just as our national policy in internal affairs has been based upon a decent respect for the rights and the dignity of all our fellow men within our gates, so our national policy in foreign affairs has been based on a decent respect for the rights and dignity of all nations, large and small. And the justice of morality must and will win in the end. Our national policy is this:
First, by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship, we are committed to all-inclusive national defense.
Second, by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship, we are committed to full support of all those resolute peoples, everywhere, who are resisting aggression and are thereby keeping war away from our Hemisphere. By this support, we express our determination that the democratic cause shall prevail; and we strengthen the defense and the security of our own nation.
Third, by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship, we are committed to the proposition that principles of morality and considerations for our own security will never permit us to acquiesce in a peace dictated by aggressors and sponsored by appeasers. We know that enduring peace cannot be bought at the cost of other people's freedom. . . .
The phrase that represents an attempt to prevent objections by Roosevelt's audience is:
"without regard to partisanship"
By explicitly stating that the commitments mentioned in the speech are not influenced by partisan politics, Roosevelt is attempting to preemptively address any objections or opposition that may arise from political differences. This phrase indicates a desire to create a united front and emphasize that these commitments are based on a common goal rather than political partisanship.
Which two phrases, taken together, are an example of parallelism?
excerpt from Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms Speech
On January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke to Congress about the potential effect that World War II might have on the United States and its policies. His address has since become popularly known as the Four Freedoms Speech.
Just as our national policy in internal affairs has been based upon a decent respect for the rights and the dignity of all our fellow men within our gates, so our national policy in foreign affairs has been based on a decent respect for the rights and dignity of all nations, large and small. And the justice of morality must and will win in the end. Our national policy is this:
First, by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship, we are committed to all-inclusive national defense.
Second, by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship, we are committed to full support of all those resolute peoples, everywhere, who are resisting aggression and are thereby keeping war away from our Hemisphere. By this support, we express our determination that the democratic cause shall prevail; and we strengthen the defense and the security of our own nation.
Third, by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship, we are committed to the proposition that principles of morality and considerations for our own security will never permit us to acquiesce in a peace dictated by aggressors and sponsored by appeasers. We know that enduring peace cannot be bought at the cost of other people's freedom. . . .
The two phrases that form an example of parallelism are:
- "First, by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship"
- "Second, by an impressive expression of the public will and without regard to partisanship"
These two phrases have a similar structure and follow the same pattern of expressing a commitment based on the "impressive expression of the public will" and being done "without regard to partisanship." The parallel structure of these two statements helps to emphasize the equal importance and commitment to these two separate actions.
What message does Jefferson express in the opening paragraph of his second inaugural address?
A.
He sets out the principles by which he will conduct his second term in office.
B.
He says in his first term that he stuck to the principles he laid out in his first inaugural address.
C.
He reassures the audience that his second term in office will be smoother than his first term.
D.
He says that in his first term he acted upon the principles laid out in the Declaration of Independence.
The correct answer is:
D. He says that in his first term he acted upon the principles laid out in the Declaration of Independence.
In the opening paragraph of his second inaugural address, Jefferson reflects on his first term in office and asserts that he governed in accordance with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence. He states, "When called on by my country to defend her invaded rights, I obeyed. [...] On these principles I acted." This communicates the message that Jefferson's actions in his first term were guided by the foundational principles of the nation, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
Match the purpose of each statement from the text to the text statement itself.
to inform about the policies that
restaurants have for cell phone use
to state an overall thesis governing
what is argued in the essay
to present a similar situation
that logically proves the point
to explain how one can strengthen
personal relationships
to explain why attention to one's
phone can hurt relationships
to provide a solution to the problem
of preoccupation with cell phones
Text Statement
Purpose
You would not walk away while
someone was talking without
saying anything . . . .
arrowBoth
This habit is hurting relationships
and shortening attention spans.
arrowBoth
Without eye contact, it is nearly
impossible to be fully engaged
in the conversation.
arrowBoth