commonlit/misc reading unit

example 2 of parallelism

"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."

Which clue from the text best supports this answer?

"And some of you have come from areas where your quest -- quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution"

allusion

"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

What phrase from the text best supports this answer?

"I do not shrink from this responsibility--I welcome it."

Which detail from the text best supports this answer?

"In the process of gaining our rightful place, we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred."

Which quote from paragraph 4 best supports this answer?

"Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check"

Which phrase from the text best supports this answer?

"It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced."

Repetition

"Let both sides"

Which phrase from the text provides the best support to this answer?

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

example 3

"Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate"

Which statement from the text best describes the relationship that Kennedy thinks the United States should have with its adversaries?

"Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate."

"We cannot.."

"Satisfaction": Never will they be satisfied until all men are equal; Do not repeat mistakes or sit ideally by

"I have a dream.."

"That one day": it is a hope/ in the future tense; This is a "dream" not a realization just yet

example 4

"United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder."

example 1 of Parallelism

"We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end as well as a beginning—signifying renewal as well as change."

Previously he was known as what

"president elect"

example 2 of repetition

"that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

example 1 of repetiton

"we can not dedicate—we can not consecrate—we can not hallow—this ground."

Who gave the Gettysburg Address?

Abraham Lincoln, president of the US at the time

"Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation."

Allusion: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

who was martin luther king jr?

American Baptist minister and activist; Leader in Civil Rights Movement

who wrote the yellow wallpaper?

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

what was the purpose?

Create optimism and a hope for a better future; Specifically for African-Americans and People of Color

What was its purpose?

During the American Civil War to dedicate the Soldiers National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; showed unity

when was the speech delivered?

During the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom; August 28, 1963

"With this faith..."

Faith: unity/camaraderie; Religious and Community

"We must.."

Instructions / How to proceed; "Must": strong language; call for the people to take action

How does paragraph 4 contribute to the development of ideas in the text?

It emphasizes that African Americans have been cheated the civil rights that the nation owes them.

What effect does the opening sentence have on Lincoln's message in the speech?

It portrays the Civil War as a continuation of the United States' enduring commitment to liberty and equality.

According to the text, what role does Kennedy think the new generation should play in addressing the problems facing the world?

Kennedy argues that even though there are numerous problems facing the world, the new generation should accept the challenge and try to solve them.

What is the purpose of the two metaphors Kennedy uses in the phrase: "If a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion..."

Kennedy uses the metaphors to conclude his argument that the U.S. and its adversaries must cooperate and reject their suspicions of each other.

MLK JR'S "I HAVE A DREAM" SPEECH- Which identifies the central idea of "I Have a Dream" by martin luther king jr?

King believes that African Americans should not be denied their civil rights, and encourages others to be relentless in their non-violent fight for freedom.

Based on the text, which statement best describes Lincoln's views on the significance of the Civil War?

Lincoln believes that the war will reveal whether or not a country committed to liberty and equality can survive.

when was this speech given

November 19, 1863

"One Hundred Years"

Number first: it represents a statistic; Word after: formal/argumentative; Shows how long it has been since any change has occurred

"Let freedom ring..."

Reference to mountains; Biblical; Own the world; Can see more/widened point of view

how is the theme of 'no voice' represented in jfk's inagural address?

Represents giving a voice to the voiceless, specifically U.S. Citizens

how is the theme is "no voice" represented in the gettysburg address?

Represents giving a voice to the voiceless, specifically the fallen soldiers and the African-American slaves

how does the theme of "no voice" come into the yellow wallpaper?

Represents the lack of Female Empowerment and how women are continually silenced; Only agency is within her journal entry

how was the video different from the story?

Showed how not listening to women can create further stigmatization of their problems; Demonstrated the harbored view that women who voice their concerns, opinions, and pain are "hysterical."

where was this speech by mlk delievred

Steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.

LINCOLN'S GETTYSBURG ADDRESS- Which statement best summarizes the central idea of the speech?

The best way to honor the sacrifice of the dead Union soldiers is to continue fighting to preserve the nation and its values.

repetition

Throughout the entire speech, King repeats various phrases and words. This not only creates emphasis, but also helps the listener to understand his point of view.

"Now is the time..."

Time for action in order to create change; There is work to be done

what was the purpose of jfk's inagural speech?

To mark the induction of his presidency

where did he give this speech

U.S. Capitol Building

how was the short story different

Used the wallpaper as a metaphor for feeling trapped within one's own body; Not able to be heard, or leave, or feel seen; Explained how women with mental illness, specifically depression, were othered and silenced

when did he give this speech

at the height of the Cold War; January 20, 1961

JFK'S INAGURAL ADDRESS- In his speech, how does Kennedy build his claim that the United States will defend "freedom in its hour of maximum danger"?

by stating that the U.S. will play an active role in fighting groups that are opposed to freedom, and by supporting groups that are fighting for freedom

What is the meaning of "tribulation" in paragraph 14?

difficulty

what does the wallpaper represent?

represents her trapped mental and vocal state

THE YELLOW WALLPAPER- what is the key theme?

speech/voice

more examples

◆ "He says that with my imaginative power and habit of story-making, a nervous weakness like mine is sure to lead to all manner of excited fancies, and that I ought to use my will and good sense to check the tendency. So I try." ◆ "The repairs are not done at home, and I cannot possibly leave town just now. Of course if you were in any danger, I could and would, but you really are better, dear, whether you can see it or not. I am a doctor, dear, and I know. You are gaining flesh and color, your appetite is better, I feel really much easier about you."

Key Quotes that represent a lack of speech/voice

➔ "John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage." ◆ "You see he does not believe I am sick!" ◆ "And what can one do?" ◆ "but John would not hear of it." ◆ "There comes John, and I must put this away,—he hates to have me write a word." ◆ "I wonder if they all come out of that wall-paper as I did?" ◆ "I didn't realize for a long time what the thing was that showed behind, that dim sub-pattern, but now I am quite sure it is a woman."