Folgers Four Speeches

What do Antony's words from #1 have in common with Trump's words from #2?

• Both suggest that the audience should have respect for all government officials.

• Both suggest that the audience should work to become better citizens of their countries.

• Both suggest that the audience should mobilize against the current government.

• Both suggest that the audience should find a peaceful resolution to political conflicts.

Which sentence from Speech #4 BEST supports the idea that if you do not fight for what you believe in you cannot be proud of yourself?

• And gentlemen in England now abed/ Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,/ and hold their manhoods cheap while any speaks

• He that outlives this day and comes safe home/ Will stand o' tiptoe when this day is named

• Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot,/ but he'll remember with advantages/ What feats he did that day.

• And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, from this day to the ending of the world

Why does former president Trump belittle people's size and physical ability in the speech (#2).

• Trump wants to demonstrate their weakness so the American people to "help" them.

• Trump wants to show how strong he is so the audience will change their mind about him.

• Trump wants to prove that he is a better football player.

• Trump wants to prove his claim that we need to work together during these challenging times.

How does the speech given by King T'Challa (#3) relate to the speech given by former President Trump (#2)?

• Both speeches feature leaders wanting to unite their people

• Trump's speech wants to divide the people while T'Challa's is about uniting the people.

• Both speeches come from leaders who believe they are better than those around them.

• Both speeches come from leaders who believe in respecting political differences.

How does the speech given by King T'Challa (#3) relate to the speech given by Henry V (#4)?

• Both speeches feature leaders wanting to unite their people to a common struggle

• Henry's speech wants to divide the people while T'Challa's is about uniting the people.

• Both speeches come from leaders who believe they are better than those around them.

• Both speeches come from leaders who believe that peace is the way forward.

Read these sentences from Antony's speech (#1).

"I am no orator, as Brutus is,/ But, as you know me all, a plain blunt man/ That love my friend, and that they know full well/ That gave me public leave to speak of him. For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth,/ Action nor utterance, nor the power of speech/ to stir men's blood. I only speak right on."

How do Antony's two sets of opposing ideas contribute to his purpose in these sentences?

• by creating an angry tone about the need for violence

• by contrasting his motivations for war with the desire of the people for peace

• by emphasizing his inability to drive people to action while stirring them up

• by weighing the qualities of Caesar with the reasons to try to save him from death

Which rhetorical device in lines 241-246 of Antony's speech (#1) BEST advances his position that the audience should rise up and overthrow the government?

• Antony uses pronouns he and his several times to show what Caesar did

• Antony evokes the emotion of anger in his audience by describing the great gifts Caesar willed them

• Antony describes the geography of Rome and all the wonderful places that exist

• Antony uses sarcasm to describe the past time activities that only the wealthy Romans can do

How does former President Trump's stories about Oprah, the Obamas, and Brian Kemp strengthen his speech (#2)?

• It creates celebrity endorsement with the value of Oprah's show.

• It implies that Trump can play better football than Brian Kemp.

• It shows that Trump has had to defeat difficult opponents, but he only supports the strong.

• It shows that Trump believes that fit people aren't winners.

In paragraph 3 of former president Trump's speech (#2), he says, "He said he played offensive line in football. I'm trying to figure that. I'm still trying to figure that out." Trump includes this reference to football in order to accomplish which of the following?

• to appeal directly to his immediate audience

• to show how winning at politics is like football

• to suggest the effort required to win at football

• to imply that the United States is a winning team

Read this sentence from Henry V (#4) to answer the question that follows: "For he today that sheds his blood with me/ shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,/ this day shall gentle his condition."

What does "vile" mean?

• Strong

• Horrible

• Wonderful

• Weak