RFK's Speech

What is the main idea of the speech provided in the additional instructions?

• The importance of economic growth in the United States.

• The need for unity and compassion in the face of violence and division.

• The role of government in ensuring justice.

• The significance of technological advancement.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Evaluate the details in the speech to determine the key idea about the speaker's view on violence.

• Violence is an inevitable part of society.

• Violence should be met with more violence.

• Violence can be overcome with understanding and compassion.

• Violence is necessary for justice.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What inference can be made about the speaker's personal experiences based on the speech?

• The speaker has never experienced personal loss.

• The speaker has experienced personal loss and understands the pain of violence.

• The speaker believes personal loss is irrelevant to societal issues.

• The speaker is indifferent to personal loss.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Analyze the purpose of the rhetorical question "what kind of a nation we are and what direction we want to move in" in the speech.

• To provide an answer to the audience.

• To challenge the audience to reflect on their values and actions.

• To confuse the audience.

• To entertain the audience.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the speaker say to show that he believes in the power of prayer to bring about change?

• The speaker does not mention prayer.

• The speaker asks the audience to say a prayer for the country and its people.

• The speaker believes only in political action.

• The speaker believes prayer is the only solution.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the effect of the speaker quoting Aeschylus in the speech?

• It adds a feeling of hope for the country.

• It distracts from the main message.

• It undermines the speaker's credibility.

• It provides a humorous element.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Make an inference about the speaker's attitude towards the future of the United States.

• The speaker is pessimistic about the future.

• The speaker is indifferent to the future.

• The speaker is hopeful but acknowledges challenges.

• The speaker believes the future is predetermined.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does the speaker claim that "the vast majority of white people and the vast majority of black people in this country want to live together"?

• To create pathos, a feeling of anger in all Americans

• To create logos, a logical reason for why America should stop the violence

• To create ethos, to make people trust his expertise in violence

• To create logos, a logical reason why everyone should fight each other

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5