The Declaration of Independence - Exit Ticket

What is the purpose of the Preamble in The Declaration of Independence?

• To list grievances against King George III

• To introduce the document and explain why independence is necessary

• To warn other countries about war

• To propose a new form of government

Which rhetorical appeal is used in the phrase "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

Which section of The Declaration of Independence contains the complaints against King George III?

• Preamble

• Declaration of Rights

• List of Grievances

• Conclusion

Which of the following is an example of logos in The Declaration of Independence?

• "Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."
  

• "That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights."

• "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people."

• "A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."

What is the primary purpose of the "Resolution" section of The Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war against Great Britain

• To formally declare the colonies' independence from Britain

• To demand the King change his ways

• To convince Britain to negotiate a new agreement

Which of the following modern protests is most similar in structure to The Declaration of Independence?

• A celebrity speaking out on social media

• A news article reporting on a protest

• A student petition listing demands for change

• A teacher giving students extra homework

In a student’s "Declaration of Student Rights," which of the following is the best example of a grievance?

• "We believe all students deserve a safe and fair learning environment."

• "Teachers should assign homework that reinforces learning without overwhelming students."

• "Students are given excessive amounts of homework, which causes stress and sleep deprivation."

• "We call upon administrators to implement a new homework policy."

Which of the following is the BEST example of a call to action in a modern declaration?

• "Students feel stressed because of too much homework."

• "All students should have the right to a balanced school life."

• "We demand that the school limit nightly homework to two hours."

• "Some students struggle to complete their assignments on time."

Which rhetorical appeal is used in the following quote: "One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world"?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Metaphor

How does the structure of The Declaration of Independence help make its argument stronger?

• It presents a clear sequence: stating rights, listing grievances, and declaring independence.

• It starts with the grievances and then explains why rights are important.

• It focuses only on complaints without offering a solution.

• It presents a series of short, unrelated ideas to confuse the reader.