Conservation as a National Duty

What is the purpose of both "Autumntime" and "Conservation as a National Duty"?

• To persuade their readers to join the cause of conservation.

• To argue that progress should be avoided due to their destruction of nature.

• To explain the majesty of nature in multiple locations across time and space.

• To raise awareness about the consequences of human development and progress on nature.

Which work does the statement "Nature is valuable to humankind & must be preserved for future generations" belong to best?

• "Autumntime"

• "Conservation as a National Duty"

• Both

• Neither

Which work does the statement "If we do not care for and value nature now, it may not exist in its current form in the future" belong to best?

• "Autumntime"

• "Conservation as a National Duty"

• Both

• Neither

Where was "Conservation as a National Duty" speech first given?

• Yellowstone National Park

• New York City

• The White House

• Louisiana State University

How do we know that the text titled "Conservation as a National Duty" is written in the form of a speech?

• Roosevelt begins by addressing the audience

• The text is written in first person point of view using pronouns such as "I"

• Roosevelt mentions a purpose for joining together to discuss "Conservation"

• All answers are correct

ET: What type of speech would you label "Conservation as a National Duty"?

• Informative Speech

• Persuasive Speech

• Demonstrative Speech

• Entertaining Speech

• Special Occasion Speech

ET: "Conservation as a National Duty" is a persuasive speech. Why? Explain using textual evidence. Begin your response stating: "The goal of a persuasive speech is..."

What is the main theme of 'Conservation as a National Duty'?

• A) The importance of economic growth

• B) The necessity of preserving natural resources

• C) The benefits of technological advancement

• D) The role of education in society

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Conservation as a National Duty' to emphasize the urgency of conservation?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Hyperbole

• C) Repetition

• D) Irony

In the context of 'Conservation as a National Duty', what does the term 'conservation' primarily refer to?

• A) Financial savings

• B) Preservation of natural resources

• C) Cultural heritage

• D) Historical monuments