English unit 3 questions

what kinds of structures reveal the "signatures of civilization" from space?

bridges and runways

with what qualities does Roosevelt promise to address his audience?

candor and decision

what "unfortunate effects" does Ride say she could see as she orbited the Earth? why would these effects make color seen in 1983 seem not as brought as those seen ten years earlier?

damage to the environment and the haze that obscures most big cities. the dimming of colors reflects and additional 10 years of pollution.

how would you describe Hansberry's tone as she explains her childhood feelings about summer?

disgust or dislike

when does Hansberry's attitude toward summer change? at the end, she calls summer "the noblest of seasons." what do you think she means by this phrase?

during her time in Maine with the old woman. she considers summer noble because it represents life "at the apex" in its most complete form.

what does Roosevelt say about Americans from earlier periods in history?

he says they conquered perils bc they weren't afraid

whom does Hansberry visit in Tennessee?

her grandmother

what is the one rule that Dolan's mother had about skiing?

her mother insists they carry their own skis to and from the lodge.

how do the details about ski lodges of the 1960's support the author's position that skiing used to be a less luxurious sport?

in the 60's, ski lodges did not provide luxuries for their guests and skiers didn't have special clothing to keep them comfortable.

which geological features did Ride observe from orbit?

oceans, mountain ranges, volcanoes, river deltas, ice floes, islands, and continents.

what injustices are King and his listeners protesting?

segregation and discrimination

when does Hansberry first visit her grandmother? why do you think she includes the section about her grandmother in her essay?

seven or eight. it is a memory of a specific summer and it provides a contrast to her description of the woman in Maine.

what scientific data does Ride use to make info. clear to her readers?

she discusses orbital path, the speed at which the shuttle travels, the theory of plate tectonics, the sensors she uses to measure carbon monoxide levels, and the patterns of water movement in the oceans.

what relationship between space travel and ocean study does Ride identify?

she explains how viewing the ocean from space reveals previously undiscovered characteristics that help scientists understand the energy balance in the oceans.

why did Dolan's mother and aunt learn to ski?

so they could take their children skiing.

what is the topic of Sally Ride's essay? what kind of essay is it?

space shuttle travel. expository essay.

which different parts of the US does King mention in his speech? how does the mention of all of these places tie in with the overall message of his speech?

states in the south, the north, the rocky mountains, and California.

what do you think is the author's motive for trying to persuade readers to agree with her?

the author may want others to enjoy life moe or she may want people to take responsibility for themselves.

which words does King quote from "My Country 'Tis of Thee"? what message does he send to his audience by quoting these lines?

the first stanza. the country was founded on a promise of liberty.

on whom does Roosevelt say is the largest blame for the Great Depression?

the rulers of exchange or money changers

which details support Ride's point about the difficulties of describing space travel?

the speed at which the shuttle orbits the Earth---if she turned away for a moment she could miss an entire landmass.

in what way does the made-up word artsily-craftsily add to the sense of Hansberry's disdain for summer?

the word adds to the author's idea that summer is overdone and too elaborate.

in this persuasive essay, what is the author trying to persuade readers to think or do? what evidence does she use to support her position?

to believe that personal responsibility is a key ingredient for a happy successful life. as a child, she would have missed out on the fun if she had not carried her skis. as a young girl, she was invited on many camping trips bc she was willing to carry her share of the load.

in his persuasive speech, what is MLK trying to persuade his audience to think or do?

to continue their fight for justice and equality

in his persuasive speech, what is Pres. Roosevelt trying to persuade his listeners to think or do?

to have hope, to support his proposals, and to trust him to lead the nation out of its difficulties.

what does Roosevelt say is the "greatest primary task" facing the nation?

to put people to work

how does the author support her claim that some kids operate by different rules?

with details of how other kids didn't show the same level of responsibility and concern for community that she did.

according to King, how should his people react to physical force?

with soul force or nonviolence

does the author clearly connect lessons learned from skiing with ideas about life? explain.

yes, she makes the connection by showing how being forced to be responsible for her skis taught her she had to be responsible for other aspects of life in order to be happy and successful.

which kind of appeals does the author seem to favor-- appeals to reason or appeals to emotion?

appeals to emotion