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WorksheetsGettysburg Address & I Have a Dream - regene
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many is "four score and seven"?
47
17
87
407
When Lincoln states "all men are created equal", he is referring to -
The Gettysburg Address
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Articles of the Confederation
The indirect reference made in the statement "all men are created equal" is an example of-
allusion to the Declaration of Independence
metaphor for greatness
alliteration of consonant sounds
simile for power
What great purpose did the Civil War serve according to Lincoln?
He viewed the war as a test to see if the nation could remain united.
Lincoln wanted the country to be divided into the North and South states
Lincoln wanted the US to gain its independence from England
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. Why does Lincoln use the phrase "our poor power" in the sentence above?
to convey that the people listening to his address are mostly disadvantaged and powerless
to convey that he does not have the same level of power as other leaders of his time
to convey that those who died in battle are more powerful and admirable than the living
to convey that all people will need to work together in order for the country to become more powerful
Lincoln states that "we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain", what does he mean?
They deserved to die
We should fight for freedom in their honor
It was God's will that they died
All Confederate soldiers should die
Lincoln ends his speech by stating "that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from earth." What idea is he describing?
democracy
liberty
justice
equality
What does Lincoln mean when he says, “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here” (?
Actions are more important than words.
The consequences of commemoration will last far longer than the consequences of their heroism.
It is more important to talk about beliefs than to take action about those beliefs.
It is more important to talk about beliefs than to take action about those beliefs.
What's the purpose of repetition within the Gettysburg Address?
To echo a style that was popular during the 19th century
To ensure listeners will understand
To show uncertainty
To build forcefulness and show emphasis
Lincoln believes that victory in the war will result in _____.
a full measure of devotion
an altogether fitting and proper memorial
a new birth of freedom
a belief that all men are created equal
Which metaphor illustrates the broken promises to “her citizens of color”?
a check that came back marked "insufficient funds"
crossroads in a dark forest
a dark well with a bottomless bucket tied to a frayed rope
recurrent nightmare
"Negro lives on a lonely island of poverty" is an effective metaphor because...
it makes people think of being on an island
it shows how poverty can cause problems
it emphasizes the black Americans are isolated and have not been made available to to opportunities for prosperity
it shows how America has included all people in its prosperity
MLK mentions the writers of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence because they...
faced poverty and discrimination.
believed in equal rights for all
issued promissory notes to United States banks.
eliminated slavery.
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Based on this statement, how does MLK feel about the future of America?
scared
hopeful
angry
desperate
The main focus of MLK's speech is
getting more money for America’s black population
celebrating the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
convincing everyone to live in peace and tranquility
ending segregation and racial injustice in America
What historical documents does he allude to in his speech?
the Declaration of Independence
the Bible
Treaty of Paris
Declaration of Martial Law
Other than "I have a dream", what other phrase does he repeat?
Let there be peace on earth
Let joy abound
Let us all dream dreams
Let freedom ring
What is the effect of repetition of the phrase "We can never [or cannot] be satisfied"?
To encourage his listeners to violent protest
To call all Americans to "sit down together at the table of brotherhood"
To emphasize that we must all work together for equality
To emphasize that there are many examples of injustice
Which of the following metaphors does Dr. King NOT use?
He compares segregation to manacles, discrimination to chains, and poverty to a lonely island in the middle of an ocean of prosperity
He compares injustice and oppression to heat, and freedom and justice to an oasis
He compares segregation to a desolate valley, racial justice to a sunlit path, racial injustice to quicksand, and brotherhood to a solid rock.
He compares African-Americans to slaves, and all other races to slave owners
"Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children." The predominant rhetorical device used here is...
simile
anaphora
alliteration
extended metaphor
