10th English 1.13 Unit Test Review Part 2

How does Hamilton support and advance his purpose in Paragraph 2 by using the word feebleness in this excerpt?

. . . that as, from the natural feebleness of the judiciary, it is in continual jeopardy of being overpowered, awed, or influenced by its co-ordinate branches . . .

• This word allows Hamilton to stress the idea that the judiciary plays a naturally passive role in the government—reacting to the other branches—so its independence must be guaranteed.

• The word lets Hamilton suggest that the efforts of the judiciary are mostly ineffective, so it should not be linked to any other branches lest it negatively influence them.

• The word conveys Hamilton's belief that the judiciary's function will be irrelevant unless it is allowed to exist under the strong and guiding power of the other branches of government.

• The word captures Hamilton's view that the judiciary is of questionable value, so it ought to be granted complete independence so it can prove its worth to the government.

How does Hamilton support and advance his purpose by using the words sword and purse in this excerpt from Paragraph 1?

The Executive not only dispenses the honors, but holds the sword of the community. The legislature not only commands the purse, but prescribes the rules by which the duties and rights of every citizen are to be regulated.

• Using these words allows Hamilton to describe the powers of these branches of government in familiar terms so that he can then contrast them with the powers he envisions for an independent judiciary.

• Using these words allows Hamilton to depict the personality of these branches of government in rather unflattering terms so that he can then depict the personality of an independent judiciary in a more positive way.

• Using these words lets Hamilton associate the executive and legislative branches with war and taxes, both of which will be viewed negatively by readers, so that his argument in favor of a strong judicial branch will be viewed positively.

• Using these words lets Hamilton demonstrate to readers that he is willing to concede certain points that go against his argument, which makes him appear reasonable and makes his position seem more measured.

How does Hamilton's use of the phrase "beyond comparison" and the word never in this excerpt from Paragraph 2 affect the passage?

It proves incontestably, that the judiciary is beyond comparison the weakest of the three departments of power; that it can never attack with success either of the other two; . . . that . . . the general liberty of the people can never be endangered from that quarter; I mean so long as the judiciary remains truly distinct from both the legislative and the Executive.

• They help convey the intensity of Hamilton's belief in his position.

• They help provide specifics about Hamilton's position.

• They help convey the honesty with which Hamilton approaches the subject.

• They help provide a diverse sample of opinions on the subject.

How does Hamilton use rhetoric in Paragraph 2 to define the role of the judiciary?

• By comparing and contrasting the judiciary to the other branches of government, Hamilton establishes how its role is similar to and different from the roles of those branches.

• By presenting the judiciary as the opposite of the executive branch, Hamilton suggests that the judiciary's role is very similar to that of the legislative branch.

• By using repetition to stress his points, Hamilton expresses his view that the judiciary can and should play the most important role of any branch in the federal government.

• By using hypophora, Hamilton asks questions about the role of the judiciary and then answers those questions to spell out specifics about its role in the government.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does Hamilton use rhetoric in Paragraph 3 when addressing the importance of an independent judiciary?

• He uses an appeal to reason and logic, arguing that, since the judiciary's job is to make sure that laws follow the rules set out by the Constitution, the courts cannot be influenced by the branches that pass or enforce those laws.

• He presents the judicial and legislative branches as opposites, asserting that the courts must be entirely independent because the legislature is entirely dependent on the executive branch.

• He uses an appeal to emotion, arguing that a government with a judicial branch that is not independent will allow injustice and oppression to grow and liberty and freedom to wither and disappear.

• By comparing and contrasting the courts of justice in the United States with those in nations without independent judiciaries, Hamilton makes a strong case for his position that the courts must be independent.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does Hamilton convey his ideas about the limited power of the judicial branch of the government in Paragraph 2?

• He points out that the judiciary cannot undermine the other two branches, but they can both undermine it.

• He suggests that the judiciary is incapable of oppressing even one individual citizen.

• He argues that the courts of justice are unable to protect the "general liberty" of the people.

• He states that the other "departments of power" have unchecked power to function as they please.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Based on its use in this sentence, what is the connotative meaning of the word prudent?

The newspaper called the mayor prudent for avoiding a controversial issue during an election year.

• wise

• worldly

• creative

• evasive

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Which word shares a connotative meaning with the word conceited as it is used in this sentence?

A boy on Milo’s new baseball team warned that the star pitcher was conceited and not likely to warm up to new competition quickly.

• arrogant

• proud

• confident

• poised

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the connotative meaning of the word aroma in this sentence?

The aroma of homemade spaghetti sauce made Terry’s mouth water.

• a pleasant fragrance

• a familiar smell

• an offensive odor

• an interesting scent

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which statement best reflects the connotations of the words nosy and curious in the context of this sentence?

Jack thought his sister Emma was being nosy when she asked what he was building, but she was just curious because he’d been spending so much time in his workshop.

• Nosy implies that Emma has ulterior motives for asking about Jack’s project; curious implies that she is genuinely interested.

• Nosy suggests that Emma is being purposely annoying; curious suggests she wants to help Jack

• Nosy implies that Emma is hungry for information; curious suggests she’s only mildly interested.

• Nosy suggests that Emma is feigning interest in what Jack is doing; curious suggests that someone has asked her to find out.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4