Grade 11 T2 Midterm 1 REVISION SHEETS

What does Frederick Douglass describe as "the great sin and shame of America"?

• Hypocrisy

• Slavery

• Disparity

• Tyranny

Which event does Abraham Lincoln refer to when mentioning "this four years ago"?

• His Emancipation Proclamation

• His First Inaugural Address

• The start of the Civil War

• The Gettysburg Address

What rhetorical strategy does Douglass use when asking, "What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July?"

• Sarcasm

• Hyperbole

• Rhetorical question

• Anecdote

In Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, what does he suggest the Civil War represents?

• A battle of military power

• A divine punishment for slavery

• A political struggle between parties

• An opportunity for economic growth

How does Douglass argue that the Fourth of July exposes America's hypocrisy?

• By praising the Founding Fathers for their ideals

• By highlighting that the celebration of freedom excludes enslaved people

• By showing how the holiday unites the nation

• By explaining that the Declaration of Independence was flawed

What does Lincoln mean by "malice toward none, with charity for all"?

• Encouraging revenge on the Confederacy

• Promoting forgiveness and unity after the war

• Condemning those who supported slavery

• Justifying the continuation of the Civil War

What effect does Douglass achieve by describing Independence Day celebrations as a "mockery" to enslaved people?

• It highlights the unity among abolitionists.

• It evokes guilt and moral reflection in his audience.

• It provides a historical account of celebrations.

• It demonstrates his support for the holiday.

Why does Lincoln emphasize that both sides "pray to the same God" in his speech?

• To highlight the shared humanity between the Union and Confederacy

• To justify the Union's moral superiority

• To argue that God supports the Confederacy

• To show the futility of religious beliefs in war

Compare Douglass's use of rhetorical questions with Lincoln's use of biblical references. How do they serve their arguments?

• Both appeal to logic and legal precedent.

• Both emphasize historical accuracy over moral judgment.

• Douglass provokes reflection, while Lincoln frames the war as divinely justified.

• Douglass and Lincoln use rhetorical devices to criticize religion.

How do Lincoln and Douglass address the theme of justice in their speeches?

• Douglass demands immediate action, while Lincoln advocates forgiveness.

• Both prioritize reconciliation over action.

• Douglass and Lincoln avoid addressing systemic issues of slavery.

• Lincoln and Douglass call for war as a resolution to injustice.