Class Review

Read the sentence from Kennedy’s speech.

Are we willing to match the Russian sacrifice of the present for the future—or must we sacrifice our future in order to enjoy the present?

Why does Kennedy mention “the Russian sacrifice” in this context?

• to righten Americans with the threat of nuclear war

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    to motivate Americans through their competitive spirit

• to contrast American freedom with Russian oppression

• to recall the revolutions that reshaped America and Russia

  
  

How does Kennedy use cause-and-effect to structure his speech?

• He explains the sequence of events that have led to his nomination.

• He cites conditions today in order to challenge people to do better tomorrow.

• He challenges people to avoid repeating past mistakes in the present.

• He predicts future problems that may be faced and proposes specific solutions.

The Greek root -physio- means “nature” or “the body.” What is the definition of physiology?

• connected to the body

• relating to human health

• the study of living creatures

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  the effects of forces like gravity - no response given

What is the BEST definition of aerodynamics?

• structures that extend into high altitudes

• qualities that affect something’s ability to fly

• vehicles that travel high above Earth’s surface

• turbines that harness the wind to produce energy

The adjective empty means “containing nothing.” Which word is a noun that refers to a state of containing nothing?

• emptily

• emptied

• emptiness

• emptiment

Which answer contains an interrogative verb?

• He asked her if he could bring it the next day.

• Okay,” he said. “Can your dad give me a ride?”

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    “No, I need it. Please go back and get it,” she said.

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    In a rush, Geoffrey forgot to bring Marla’s book back.

When he stepped onto the surface of the moon in 1969, Neil Armstrong said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

What rhetorical device did he use in this statement?

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    allusion

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    antithesis

Roxana is writing a paper on the work of a local community organization. She wants to refer to ideas expressed by the historical figure Mahatma Ghandi.

Which rhetorical device will she use?

• allusion

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    antithesis

How does Kennedy engage his audience in order to persuade them to agree with his ideas?

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    by challenging them to make a choice

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    by alluding to current events

• by outlining key points of his legislative agenda

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    by summarizing similar proposals in history

How does Kennedy use cause-and-effect to structure his speech?

• He explains the sequence of events that have led to his nomination.

• • 
    

    He cites conditions today in order to challenge people to do better tomorrow.

• • 
    

    He challenges people to avoid repeating past mistakes in the present.

• He predicts future problems that may be faced and proposes specific solutions.