Rhetorical Analysis: John Muir Save the Redwoods

Rhetorical Analysis: John Muir Save the Redwoods

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Rhetorical Analysis: John Muir Save the Redwoods

Rhetorical Analysis: John Muir Save the Redwoods

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Thomas Walters

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is John Muir's primary purpose in writing "Save the Redwoods"?

To entertain readers with stories about trees

To advocate for the preservation of Sequoia trees

To describe the history of the Sierra Club

To explain the process of lumber production

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the intended audience of John Muir's writing in "Save the Redwoods"?

Lumberjacks and mill workers

Politicians and policymakers

The general American public

European botanists

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does John Muir use the metaphor of "God's trees" to achieve his purpose?

To suggest that trees are divine and should be worshipped

To emphasize the sacredness and importance of preserving trees

To argue that trees are more important than humans

To imply that trees are invincible and do not need protection

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following examples of connotative language has the strongest negative connotation regarding the destruction of trees?

"dancing-floor"

"ghastly disfigured ruin"

"primeval beauty"

"majestic arms"

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reasoning does Muir provide to argue against cutting down the Sequoias for lumber?

They are too small to be useful for lumber

They have historical and ecological significance

They are already protected by law

They are not native to California

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How does Muir use the example of George Washington to illustrate his point about the Sequoias? Choose 2

To show that both are American symbols

To compare the value of trees to historical figures

To argue that both are outdated and irrelevant

To suggest that both should be preserved for future generations

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of Muir's use of the phrase "righteous uprising" in the context of tree preservation?

It suggests a violent rebellion

It conveys a sense of moral duty and justice

It implies a religious movement

It indicates a political campaign

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