STAAR Questions: Text Structures in Challenger Speech

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In the second paragraph, Reagan states, "Nineteen years ago, almost to the day, we lost three astronauts in a terrible accident on the ground. But we've never lost an astronaut in flight; we've never had a tragedy like this." This statement primarily uses which text structure to present information?

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Chronological

Front

Text structure used in Reagan's description of the Challenger Seven: "Your loved ones were daring and brave, and they had that special grace, that special spirit that says, 'Give me a challenge, and I'll meet it with joy.' They had a hunger to explore the universe and discover its truths." Options: Chronological, Problem and Solution, Descriptive, Compare and Contrast.

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Descriptive

Front

Which text structure does President Reagan's speech predominantly employ to address the public's pain and provide guidance after the Challenger disaster?

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Problem and Solution

Front

Reagan introduces Sir Francis Drake and the Challenger crew, stating their dedication was complete. Which text structure is used? Options: Cause and Effect, Description, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast

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Compare and Contrast

Front

Towards the end of the speech, Reagan asserts, "I’ve always had great faith in and respect for our space program, and what happened today does nothing to diminish it." This sentence indicates a relationship best described by which text structure?

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Cause and Effect

Front

Primary text structure in paragraph 3 of Reagan's Challenger speech? Options: description, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast.

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description

Front

How does the author develop the text structure in paragraph 3 of Reagan's speech?

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Starting many of the clauses with similar phrases to describe or define the qualities of two groups.

Front

How does the text structure in paragraph 3 of Reagan's speech help develop the author's thesis?

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It develops the idea that the disaster was a great loss because Americans lost a group of special people who were willing to take on an important challenge for their country.

Front

Which line from the speech best infers that the space program's public nature is a source of national pride and strength?

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"We don’t hide our space program. We don’t keep secrets and cover things up. We do it all up front and in public."

Front

Which phrase from the speech most powerfully characterizes the Challenger crew as individuals driven by a profound sense of purpose and curiosity? Options: A. "Your loved ones were daring and brave...", B. "...they had that special grace, that special spirit that says, 'Give me a challenge, and I'll meet it with joy.'", C. "They had a hunger to explore the universe and discover its truths.", D. "Their dedication was, like Drake’s, complete."

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"They had a hunger to explore the universe and discover its truths."