Words Do Not Pay Anticipation Guide
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these quotations from "Words Do Not Pay" most clearly uses the persuasive technique of an appeal to reason?
I do not understand why nothing is done for my people. I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.
I am tired of talk that comes to nothing. It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and all the broken promises.
Too many misrepresentations have been made, too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men about the Indians.
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 10 pts
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
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 20 pts
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In 'Words Do Not Pay,' what is the main issue Chief Joseph highlights about promises made to his people?
They are often forgotten.
They are not written down.
They are not followed by actions.
They are misunderstood.
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which literary device is most prominent in Chief Joseph's speech in 'Words Do Not Pay'?
Metaphor
Simile
Irony
Repetition
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the tone of Chief Joseph's speech in 'Words Do Not Pay'?
Optimistic
Resigned
Angry
Hopeful
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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