Words Do Not Pay

 In “Words Do Not Pay,” what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate that all human beings share?

• the same creator

• the same memories

• the same celebrations

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which persuasive technique does this sentence from “Words Do Not Pay” most clearly illustrate? 

“Good words will not give me back my children.”

• repetition 

• appeal to reason (facts)

• appeal to emotion (feelings)

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which word best describes Chief Joseph’s tone in these sentences from “Words Do Not Pay”?

“I do not understand why nothing is done for my people. I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.

Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.”

• frustrated

• patient

• cheerful

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In “Words Do Not Pay,” what is the main problem that Chief Joseph has with the “good words” that he has heard?

• They are spoken in an unfamiliar language. 

• They are not supported by actions.

• They do not recognize property rights.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In “Words Do Not Pay,” what is the main problem that Chief Joseph has with the “good words” that he has heard?

• They are spoken in an unfamiliar language.

• They are good only for white Americans.

• They do not recognize property rights.

• They are not backed up by deeds.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In “Words Do Not Pay,” what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate that white Americans must do in order to live in peace with Native Americans?

• build Native American schools

• treat Native Americans as equals

• adopt Native American traditions

• return Native Americans to their homelands

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to “Words Do Not Pay,” which of the following should a free person be able to enjoy? Choose three options.

• freedom to trade

• freedom of religion

• freedom of the press

• freedom from the law

• freedom of employment

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do the details in “Words Do Not Pay” suggest about the condition of Chief Joseph’s people at the time he made this speech? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In 'Words Do Not Pay,' what does Chief Joseph most clearly indicate that all human beings share?

• the same creator

• the same memories

• the same celebrations

• the same language

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which persuasive technique does this sentence from 'Words Do Not Pay' most clearly illustrate? 'Good words will not give me back my children.'

• repetition

• appeal to reason (facts)

• appeal to emotion (feelings)

• appeal to authority

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5