english 11a - unit 4: exam

based on the information provided, which reference source does this entry most likely come from?

a dictionary

read the sentence from john f. kennedy's "inaugural address." let both sides unite to heed, in all corners of the earth, the command of Isaiah— to "undo the heavy burdens, and [to] let the oppressed go free." what rhetorical feature is used in this sentence?

allusion

what key points does president kennedy make in his "inaugural address"? select all that apply.

american citizens need to continue seeking unity despite individual differences. it is everyone's responsibility to work toward creating a better world for humanity.

in john f. kennedy's "inaugural address," president kennedy claims that the world is in need of change. which passages from the speech support this claim by providing evidence? select all that apply.

and yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe—the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of god. but neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.

read the paragraph. it is crucial for students to earn a high school diploma, not only to better themselves but to better society. did you know that high school graduates earn over $10,000 more per year than high school dropouts? imagine what that increase in salary could do for your financial stability! additionally, about half of all americans who rely on public assistance funds are people who have not completed their high school education, creating a higher financial burden on our society. our country must grow in economic strength and not deplete our resources. as a teacher myself, i have seen students drop out on a weekly basis, and it breaks my heart. we must rally together to combat the rate of students who drop out; let's support and encourage the youth in our schools! which passages from this paragraph are appeals to logos? select all that apply.

did you know that high school graduates earn over $10,000 more per year than a high school dropout? additionally, about half of all americans who rely on public assistance funds are people who have not completed their high school education, creating a higher financial burden on our society.

what does president kennedy seek to achieve by using a rhetorical question to support his argument?

he wants his audience to consider that the essential nature of peace revolves around basic human rights.

in this passage, president kennedy appeals to the audience's sense of _[blank]_.

pathos to encourage them to feel pride for their nation's accomplishments and history

read the passage. an increase in a sedentary lifestyle has created a health crisis in america today. the explosion of online jobs and schools allows for people to simply sit all day without the need to move. in recent studies, as much as 80% of the american population are not getting the recommended amount of daily exercise, which could create a future filled with heath issues. it is imperative that we change our culture to one that embraces movement and health. which premise best creates a basis for the argument stated in this passage?

physical exercise positively impacts one's health.

how do president kennedy's rhetorical appeals in this passage affect the audience?

president kennedy appeals to the audience's sense of pathos by being open with them about the threat of nuclear arms and by stressing the need for them to work toward a better solution than a balance of terror.

which option would be most useful to determine how to cite a research source appropriately?

publication manual of the american psychological association

read the passage from john f. kennedy's "speech at american university." the united states, as the world knows, will never start a war. we do not want a war. We do not now expect a war. this generation of americans has already had enough—more than enough—of war and hate and oppression. what are the most likely effects of president kennedy's use of an appeal to pathos in this passage? select all that apply.

the audience will feel hopeful that war may be avoided. the audience will feel unified in the desire to embrace peace.

what is the effect of the phrase "not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave" on the meaning of this passage?

the phrase emphasizes president kennedy's claim that the only peace worth fighting for is the one that paves the road toward freedom and happiness.

what is the purpose of this amendment?

to describe the rights to life, freedom, and property

which option best explains the purpose of this passage?

to emphasize the benefits to all from reducing the threat of nuclear arms and stresses that cooperation aimed at peace can serve the interests of all nations

which word from the thesaurus entry best illustrates what pristine means in this passage?

unspoiled