Speech at the United Nations

Which rhetorical choice in Thunberg’s speech has the LEAST relevance to her awareness of the context in which her arguments will be heard?

• Her decision to not introduce herself formally

• The tone of reprimand she directs at her audience

• Citing statistics from recognized authorities

• References to specific dates and time frames

Which of the following statements from the text best represents Thunberg’s central position in the speech as a whole?

• “You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words.” (paragraph 2, sentence 1)

• “For more than 30 years, the science has been crystal clear. How dare you continue to look away and come here saying that you’re doing enough, when the politics and solutions needed are still nowhere in sight.” (paragraph 3).

• “The popular idea of cutting our emissions in half in 10 years only gives us a 50% chance of staying below 1.5 degrees [Celsius], and the risk of setting off irreversible chain reactions beyond human control” (paragraph 5)

• “With today’s emissions levels, that remaining CO2  budget will be entirely gone within less than 81/2 years.” (paragraph 9, sentence 2).

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In paragraph 9, Thunberg asks, “How dare you pretend that this can be solved with just ‘business as usual’ and some technical solution?” This question shows that Thunberg assumes her audience

• Is making serious investments in technological solutions to climate crisis

• Believes that the problem is not as extreme as she paints it and that substantial action is not needed

• Recognizes the existential challenge of climate change and is committed to addressing it

• Takes her and the younger generation seriously as agents for change

Which of the following broader contexts does Thunberg address in her speech?

• Morality and the arts

• Popular culture and science

• Arts and history

• Science and current events

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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Which rhetorical device is most evident in a speech at the United Nations?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the primary purpose of delivering a speech at the United Nations?

• To entertain the audience

• To inform and persuade

• To criticize the audience

• To narrate a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In a speech at the United Nations, which of the following is most likely to be used to support arguments?

• Personal anecdotes

• Statistical data

• Fictional stories

• Poetry

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following best describes the tone of a typical United Nations speech?

• Casual and informal

• Formal and authoritative

• Humorous and light-hearted

• Sarcastic and critical

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.7.4

What is a common theme addressed in speeches at the United Nations?

• Global cooperation

• Local politics

• Personal achievements

• Historical events

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which sentence structure is most appropriate for a speech at the United Nations?

• Complex and compound sentences

• Simple and short sentences

• Fragmented sentences

• Run-on sentences

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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