The Pledge of Allegiance: Count/Counterpoint

How does the author of Viewpoint 1 try to convince readers of their point in paragraph 5?

• They angrily share how many immigrants come to the United States

• They provide an example of how students treat the pledge as background noise

• They provide a personal story of immigration

• They make an emotional appeal for patriotism

What is the most likely reason the author of Viewpoint 1 wrote this article?

• To recall how the pledge of allegiance is important to them

• To show readers the dangers of not standing up during the pledge of allegiance

• To convince readers that people should stand during the pledge of allegiance

• To criticize those who do not stand for the pledge of allegiance

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

The author of Viewpoint 1 mentions freedom of speech in order to

• Contrast the motivation people might have concerning the pledge of allegiance

• Provide contextual information dated back to the founding fathers

• Indicate that these freedoms are rights that should be protected

• Suggest a metaphor for freedom of speech

In which paragraph does the author of viewpoint 2 address a counterargument?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 5

On which persuasive appeal does the author of Viewpoint 2 most rely?

• Ethical Appeal (Ethos)

• Logical Appeal (Logos)

• Emotional Appeal (Pathos)

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

How does the idea of sitting during the pledge of allegiance affect the author of Viewpoint 2?

• It motivates the author to start a movement.

• It reinforces the author's belief that the United States fails to meet the needs of a changing American society.

• It discourages the author from making change.

• It reminds the author that being involved in politics will lead to a positive change.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7