Reagan's Space Shuttle Disaster Speech Quiz

Which rhetorical appeal does Reagan primarily use when he says, "We've grown used to wonders in this century. It's hard to dazzle us"?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The phrase "slipped the surly bonds of Earth" is an example of:

• Allusion

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Understatement

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What can be inferred about Reagan's intended audience from his statement, "I want to say something to the schoolchildren of America who were watching the live coverage of the shuttle's takeoff"?

• Only schoolchildren were watching the launch

• Reagan believed children were particularly affected by the tragedy

• The speech was primarily aimed at educators

• Reagan wanted to distract from the adult audience

Which rhetorical device does Reagan employ when he says, "The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives"?

• Parallelism

• Anaphora

• Chiasmus

• Ethos

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main purpose of Reagan's reference to Sir Francis Drake?

• To provide historical context for space exploration

• To draw a parallel between past and present explorers

• To emphasize the dangers of sea voyages

• To critique modern space technology

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Reagan's statement, "We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them" appeals most strongly to:

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the overall tone of Reagan's address?

• Accusatory and demanding

• Solemn yet hopeful

• Technically detailed and explanatory

• Light-hearted and optimistic

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What can be inferred from Reagan's statement, "The future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave"?

• Only physically strong individuals should become astronauts

• Space exploration will become safer in the future

• Courage is necessary for progress and innovation

• The space program will be limited to military personnel

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Reagan's use of the phrase "touch the face of God" is an example of:

• Logos

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Alliteration

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main idea conveyed in Reagan's closing statement, "We will continue our quest in space. There will be more shuttle flights and more shuttle crews and, yes, more volunteers, more civilians, more teachers in space"?

• The space program will be restructured to focus on unmanned missions

• Despite the tragedy, space exploration will persist and expand

• Only professional astronauts will be allowed on future missions

• The education system will prioritize space science curricula

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3