JFK's Inaugural Address

JFK's Inaugural Address

8th Grade

7 Qs

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JFK's Inaugural Address

JFK's Inaugural Address

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Kennedy expresses a willingness to go to war to protect-

resources

liberty

renewal

power

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of Kennedy's Inaugural Address?

To soothe the fears of Americans in a time of great danger and financial deficits.

To rally support from voters who did not vote for him.

To emphasize that Americans should be grateful for the wealth and freedom they enjoy.

To convince Americans to take some responsibility in preserving their freedom

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read paragraph 3. The use of parallelism supports the idea that the United States-

is the most powerful country compared to other countries

will endure any struggle caused by other countries

is willing to help only a few countries who think the way we do

will treat other countries based on their intentions toward the United States

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The word choices in paragraph 4 create a tone that is best described as-

thoughtful and gentle

harsh and controlling

stubborn and unrelenting

shy and timid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the emotional appeal in paragraph 6 and 7?

Kennedy contrasts travel imagery with ideas of patriotism to make the audience feel guilty for their loyalties to other nations.

Kennedy contrasts imagery of passing time with the ideas that history repeats itself to create a sense of urgency in the audience.

Kennedy compares freedom imagery to ideas of honor, duty, and glory to inspire people to support their country.

Kennedy compares immigration imagery to ideas of progress to turn the audience's thoughts to the future.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In paragraph 8, Kennedy uses figurative language to show-

how important the defense of freedom is all over the world

that current generations fall short of previous generations

that previous generations have not had as many problems supporting freedom

that we must inspire others to fight for freedom as hard as we have

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In paragraphs 9 and 10, Kennedy most likely uses parallelism and repetition to -

demonstrate that he knows best how to lead the people

emphasize the idea that everyone is needed in the fight for freedom

encourage the people of the United States to take care of themselves

inspire people to ask more questions and accept the answers received