Diagnostic Q1 Power of Lit.

Read and annotate the speech excerpt from The Inaugural Address Of Governor George C. Wallace, analyzing Governor Wallace’s use of rhetoric. Which of the following best describes a rhetorical device used by Governor Wallace in his speech?

• He relies Mostly on Pathos.

• He relies Mostly on Logos.

• He relies Mostly on Ethos

• He relies Mostly on Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of analyzing the use of rhetoric in the excerpt from The Inaugural Address Of Governor George C. Wallace?

• To evaluate how rhetorical appeals contribute to the effectiveness of the speech

• To summarize the historical context of the address

• To critique the personal life of Governor George C. Wallace

• To compare the address to other inaugural speeches

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

“The farmer… has a partner who will work with him in raising his income.”

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“Not be handicapped on the very threshold of their lives”

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Answer explanation

meant to stir concern for children’s struggles.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“Today I have stood, where once Jefferson Davis stood”

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Answer explanation

connects the present speech to a historical moment.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“Toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny”

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Answer explanation

uses vivid imagery to provoke emotional resistance.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“Raising his income and increasing his markets”

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Answer explanation

shows concern for their welfare.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“Not afraid to invest in their future through education”

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Answer explanation

builds credibility by showing moral commitment.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“Sound the drum for freedom as have our generations of forebears before us”

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

Answer explanation

The drums call the nation to war and battle.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

“Tyranny that clanks its chains upon the South” uses fear-driven imagery to rouse anger.

• Pathos

• Logos

• Ethos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5