How does the author develop the idea that the Native people have a deep connection to their land?

• By providing historical accounts of battles fought to defend the land.

• By directly stating their love for the land.

• By using figurative language to describe the land.

• By comparing the land to other desirable locations.

Select two statements that show how the author develops the idea that cultural differences can give rise to social injustice?

• The author uses specific details that show a history of social injustice of his forefathers.

• The author personifies the land revealing a spiritual connection.

• The author presents cultural bias from a religious perspective.

• The author contrasts the cultural and religious practices and beliefs of the white settlers and the Native Americans.

• The author draws attention to the white settler's greed describing the richness of the land.

How does Chief Seattle use pathos (appeals to emotion) in his speech?

• He emphasizes the strategic importance of the land for his people.

• He vividly describes the beauty and value of the Native American land.

• He uses formal language to appear more credible.

• He presents a logical argument for why the white settlers should keep their land.

How does Chief Seattle use logos (logical reasoning) to develop the idea that the white settlers have a special right to the land because of God's favor?

• By listing the accomplishments of past Native American civilizations.

• By appealing to the audience's sadness.

• By using statistics on land ownership.

• By pointing out a flaw in their religious beliefs.

How does the use of allusion in the excerpt develop the author's purpose?

• It strengthens his claim to the sacredness of the land.

• It shows how religious the Native Americans are.

• It emphasizes the harshness of the white settlers' religion.

• It mocks the written teachings of the white settlers' religion.

Select the phrase that reveals the meaning of the word domination.

• "Today is fair. Tomorrow it may be overcast with clouds." Paragraph 1

• "Day and night cannot dwell together” Paragraph 7

• "Sad-voiced winds moan in the distance." Paragraph 8

• "Your time of decay may be distant, but it will surely come... Paragraph 9

What is the meaning of the phrase dead are not powerless, based on the context of the passage.

• The spirits of the dead can physically harm the white settlers.

• The Native Americans will be reincarnated and fight back.

• The memory of the Native Americans will inspire resistance.

• The white settlers will feel guilty about their treatment of the Native Americans.