An Author’s Important Tools

Mr. Griot explores language arts by discussing John Adams' principled defense of British soldiers after the Boston Massacre, highlighting the importance of mood and word choice in literature. The video emphasizes how authors use specific words to evoke emotions and convey their purpose, ultimately informing viewers about Adams' integrity and the power of language.

What was John Adams' role in the Massachusetts Assembly?

• He was a delegate to the Continental Congress.

• He was the governor of Massachusetts.

• He was a member of the British Parliament.

• He was a military general.

What event is described as the Boston Massacre?

• A violent confrontation where soldiers fired on colonists.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• A peaceful protest by the colonists.

• A meeting of the Continental Congress.

Why did John Adams decide to defend the British soldiers?

• He was forced by the king.

• He wanted to gain popularity among the colonists.

• He wanted to support the British government.

• He believed in the right to a fair trial.

What is 'mood' in literature?

• The main character's thoughts.

• The overall feeling or emotion evoked by the story.

• The setting of the story.

• The author's personal feelings.

Which words were used to evoke anger in the story?

• Happy, joyful, excited.

• Refused, angered, resented.

• Respected, elected, chosen.

• Calm, peaceful, serene.

How does the author appeal to the reader's senses in the story?

• By focusing on the smells of the environment.

• By describing the sounds of the event.

• By vividly describing the visual aspects of the massacre.

• By detailing the tastes of the food provided to soldiers.

What is the author's purpose in writing about John Adams and the Boston Massacre?

• To persuade readers to support the British.

• To inform about John Adams' principles and actions.

• To entertain with a fictional story.

• To explain the laws of the time.