What to the Slave is the Fourth of July Quiz

Select the statement that shows how Douglass’s diction (word choice) establishes his perspective about the future of America. (R.2.3)

• His word choice supports his beliefs that the end of slavery in the country is unavoidable and has a bright outlook for the future.

• The diction used in the speech reinforces Douglass's hopelessness about the country's inability to change.

• Douglass's diction indicates his beliefs that the church of the country will side against the oppressors in the future.

• The diction used by Douglass indicates his resentment towards the Fourth of July towards those that are not truly free.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following statements is the best analysis of the central idea for paragraph 2? (R.2.2)

• The idea of slavery is at odds with the ideas that are preached by Christianity.

• Ministers of Christianity are actively working to dismantle the ideas of slavery in America.

• The church is working towards protecting slavery in the name of Christianity.

• The nation should rely more heavily on the church as a way to promote peace among its people.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

What is Douglass’s purpose for writing “Oration in Delivered in Corinthian Hall, Rochester”? (R.2.3)

• To express gratitude for the opportunities provided by the United States

• To emphasize the joy and celebration of the Fourth of July

• To highlight the hypocrisy of celebrating freedom and independence while slavery still exists in the United States.

• To praise the United States for its commitment to equality and justice

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

How does the use of the word “indifferent'' contribute to the meaning of paragraph two? (R.2.3)

• It provides background knowledge regarding how the church has worked to end slavery.

• It highlights the lack of action taken by the church to end slavery.

• It supports the idea that the church has led the fight against slavery.

• It contrasts the ideas of those holding power in the church.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the included author’s background in “Oration in Delivered in Corinthian Hall, Rochester” impact the purpose of the speech? (R.2.1)

• It gives a clear focus on his purpose in supporting abolitionism.

• It highlights Douglass's history as a slave which demonstrates his credibility as a voice for abolitionism.

• It leads into a clear perspective on the duties of the American people in celebrating July 4th.

• It supports the reading by providing academic vocabulary for context of the text.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

2. How does Douglass effectively employ rhetorical appeals in Paragraph 2? (R.3.4) 

• He employs Pathos to make the listener feel guilty over their own complicity in slavery.

• He employs Ethos by pointing out the “blasphemy” of claiming Christianity while supporting slavery.

• He employs Logos to point out that God says slavery is a sin.

• He employs Ethos by pointing out that the Church opposes slavery.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Which statement best explains how Douglass’s use of antithesis in paragraph one reflects his views about the Fourth of July? (R.2.3)

• It provides arguments for and against why God supports the 4th of July.

• It elaborates on the patriotism Americans feel during this holiday.

• It demonstrates the variety of ways to celebrate the holiday for all those that observe it.

• It shows the contrasting meanings the 4th of July has to enslaved and freed Americans.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2