2024 Fall Exam--English II

Read the dictionary entry. offensive \uh-FEN-sive or AW-fen-siv\ adj. 1. causing resentment, hurt, or anger 2. unpleasant to the senses n. 3. an aggressive movement or attack 4. the position or attitude of aggression Which definition matches the meaning of the word offensive as it is used in paragraph 12 of the speech?

• definition 1
• definition 2
• definition 3
• definition 4

What is the definition of rhetoric?

• speaking or writing that is intended to persuade.
• the study of ancient languages and their historical contexts.
• a practice focused solely on conveying factual information without using any literary devices.
• the rules of grammar and standard conventions of the written word.

What rhetorical device is an appeal to logic and reason?

• ethos
• pathos
• logos

What rhetorical device is an appeal to authority and credibility?

• ethos
• pathos
• logos

What rhetorical device is an appeal to the emotions of the audience?

• ethos
• pathos
• logos

Why does the poem begin with a stanza about the free bird? 

• to symbolize that everyone starts life with the same opportunities.

• to introduce the theme of nature and wildlife before discussing deeper themes.

• to suggest that the free bird represents a more powerful, dominant force over the caged bird.

• to contrast the freedom of the free bird with the captivity of the caged bird.

How does the speaker describe the life the free bird? 

• difficult to predict

• easy and enjoyable

• easy to take for granted

• frightening but exciting

Why does the poem begin with a stanza about the free bird?

• to symbolize that everyone starts life with the same opportunities.
• to introduce the theme of nature and wildlife before discussing deeper themes.
• to suggest that the free bird represents a more powerful, dominant force over the caged bird.
• to contrast the freedom of the free bird with the captivity of the caged bird.

How does the speaker describe the life the free bird?

• difficult to predict
• easy and enjoyable
• easy to take for granted
• frightening but exciting

What does the caged bird do to show its yearning for freedom?

• It sings a song.
• It tries to escape.
• It flies around its cage.
• It walks around its cage.