English 1 Midterm Review A Analyzing Rhetoric & Central Ideas

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What is the central idea of Passage 1 in 'Reforming the World'?

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Women fought tirelessly for suffrage, overcoming societal resistance and political barriers.

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How does historical context shape the challenges faced by figures in the passages?

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In Passage 1, societal views on gender equality delayed progress; in Passage 2, systemic racism heightened the difficulty of achieving freedom.

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What detail illustrates how leaders maintained their resolve in the passages?

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Passage 1: Alice Paul endured force-feeding while imprisoned; Passage 2: Mandela fought for the freedom of others even in confinement.

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What is Mandela’s main purpose in Passage 2?

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To show how personal struggles can lead to greater empathy for others.

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What rhetorical device is used in the sentence from Passage 2: 'Freedom is indivisible; the chains on anyone of my people were the chains on all of them'?

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Repetition: It underscores Mandela’s deep connection to his community.

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Define 'rhetoric'.

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Rhetoric is the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often using figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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What is a central idea in a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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Explain the significance of historical context in analyzing texts.

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Historical context provides background information that helps readers understand the circumstances surrounding the events or ideas presented in a text.

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What is the purpose of using rhetorical devices in writing?

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Rhetorical devices enhance the effectiveness of communication by adding emphasis, clarity, or emotional appeal.

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Identify an example of a metaphor in literature.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in a significant way.