Words do not pay

From the speech, the reader can conclude that Chief Joseph wants --

• to request the return of the horses and saddles taken from the Indians

• to express appreciation for new land given to the Indians by the government

• to explain the United States government's position on the Nez Percé tribe

• to plead for fair and honest treatment of the Nez Percé tribe

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following quotations from the text shows what Chief Joseph ultimately wants?

• Too many misrepresentations have been made, too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men about the Indians.

• All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief

• Treat all men alike.

• I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Chief Joseph uses emotional appeals in his speech to ---

• Emphasize disagreements between his people and white men

• Highlight the injustices and broken promises made to his people

• Explain the history of his tribe

• Advocate for peaceful agreements among men

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Which of the following sentences best supports Chief Joseph’s claim?

• Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.

• There has been too much talking by men who have no right to talk.

• They are all brothers.

• Let me be a free man.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What rhetorical appeal is this:

good words will not give me back my children

• Appeal to emotion

• Appeal to authority

• appeal to reason

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What rhetorical appeal is this:

good words will not make good the promise of your war chief General Miles

• Appeal to emotion

• Appeal to authority

• Appeal to reason

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What rhetorical appeal is this:

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law.

• Appeal to emotion

• Appeal to authority

• Appeal to reason

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What is Chief Joseph's main argument during the story?

• That words without actions to back them up are meaningless.

• That the white man has helped his people during the years.

• That all men are not created equal.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Chief Joseph indicate that white Americans must do in order to live in peace with Native Americans?

• Answer their questions.

• Treat them as equals.

• Give them land.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is Chief Joseph's tone during the story?

• Frustrated & exasperated

• Annoyed & hostile

• Friendly & forgiving

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4