2.2 SBUA

How would the inclusion of the image at the beginning of the text impact the meaning? (R.2.1)

• A. The image emphasizes the amount of American citizens that did not vote for President Carter, but had the respect to listen to his speech and hope he was successful.

• B. The image displays the hope and excitement the audience had during his inaugural address, and the influence of past Presidential Inaugurations on this speech.

• C. The image highlights the speech's audience and the scope of President Carter's calls to action during his speech.

• D. The image stresses the importance of President Carter's rhetorical appeals on American citizens in attendance, as well as his predecessors.

Which analysis explains how the central idea presented in paragraphs 2-3 is developed throughout the speech? (R.2.2)

• A. President Carter focuses on the importance of restoring the nation's image in other areas of the world, and the ability to maintain power.

• B. President Carter states that the way to have success as a country is to work together and remember the importance of traditions.

• C. President Carter encourages Americans to reflect on past mistakes and ensure the current administration does not repeat those mistakes.

• D. President Carter describes how America's focus should be reinvigorating the spirit and hope that grows in times of change.

How does President Carter's diction establish his perspective about the necessity of citizens and government working together toward a common goal? (R.2.3)

• A. His diction establishes the idea that America can be a great country again, if we strengthen our presence abroad.

• B. His diction establishes the idea that his predecessor was a great leader and he wants to emulate that during his presidency.

• C. His diction establishes the idea that government entities do not work singularly, instead they rely on the support and collaboration of Americans.

• D. His diction establishes that he is concerned about America's ability to withstand trials as a nation, so he makes promises he can fulfill independently.

Which statement best explains how President Carter's use of repetition in paragraph 7 reflects his views about the relationship between the government and the people? (R.3.4)

• A. It emphasizes that everything that needs to be done cannot be accomplished alone.

• B. It downplays the role that ordinary people play in the larger scheme of politics and government.

• C. It shows the importance of citizens being able to trust in their government to make improvements.

• D. It highlights how the differences between the people and the government affect ways they work with each other.

Part A: What is the best analysis of the central idea presented in paragraphs 12-17? (R.2.2)

• A. The central idea focuses on the ability to influence the world by ensuring human rights within America.

• B. The central idea explains that international relations hinges on increasing trust and strength in America's military.

• C. The central idea shows that people are demanding more from their government now, which will reshape American politics.

• D. The central idea states that freedom has always been an important tenet of America's government.

Part B:  Which of the following details from the text best supports your answer to Part A? (R.2.2)

• “The passion for freedom is on the rise.” (paragraph 15)

• “The world itself is now dominated by a new spirit.” (paragraph 14)

• “And we know that the best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.” (paragraph 12)

• “We are a strong nation, and we will maintain strength so sufficient that it need not be proven in combat--a quiet strength based not merely on the size of an arsenal, but on the nobility of ideas.” (paragraph 16)

How do the text structures and features in paragraphs 18-20 create and support the author's purpose for giving the speech? (R.2.1)

• A. By presenting areas of concern about strengthening respect for the law, he can improve this throughout his presidency.

• B. By showing the effects of the nation's morality and outlining the claims that might be made about the nation after his presidency.

• C. By showing the effects of the past and the necessity of being strong for each other to keep America prosperous through the possibilities mentioned in the text.

• D. By describing his call on citizens to be moral and upstanding citizens in the face of adversity from other nations and other citizens.

Select the two best analyses of how President Carter's idea that strength is defined by collective success in the speech is achieved. (R.2.3)

• A. Carter uses American's logic to show that if change happens on American soil to improve the lives of immigrants, others will benefit as well.

• B. Carter uses the morality of every citizen to incite the hope of equality for all Americans in having a stable home and family life.

• C. Carter uses the obligation that is introduced when explaining how Americans can improve the world, by having faith in America and each other.

• D. Carter uses the understanding that if America was powerful in the past, they can be powerful again only if that power makes a difference on American soil.

• E. Carter uses the eagerness of Americans to explain that the military is always ready to create peaceful nations, as long as Americans are enlisting in the military.

What does the word vigilant mean as it is used in paragraph 17? (V.1.2)

• A. alert

• B. stirred

• C. guarded

• D. inattentive

Part A: How does Passage 2- “Land and Soil Pollution — Widespread, Harmful and Growing” address the effects of pollution? (R.2.4)

• Emphasizing the importance of preventive measures to combat soil pollution.

• Stressing the importance of soil to local ecosystems and economies.

• Emphasizing the financial strains caused by pollution.

• Stressing the negative health effects of pollution on humans.