WorksheetsRhetoric & Gettysburg Address
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
Who is giving a speech in this photo?
Lincoln
Washington
Jackson
I am not sure
What is the name of the speech Lincoln was giving here?
I Have a Dream Speech
I am not sure
The Gettysburg Address
The Battle of Gettysburg Speech
What is the occasion for Lincoln giving a speech at Gettysburg?
To honor the dead who fought in the battle of Gettysburg
I am not sure
Because there was about to be a battle
To encourage the confederate soldiers
What is Lincoln’s main purpose in the Gettysburg Address?
to identify the soldiers who have died in battle so far
to argue why the Union will win the war
to seek money for the families of those who died in battle
to persuade Americans of the importance of the war and inspire support for the Union
In the Gettysburg Address, which set of values does Abraham Lincoln most clearly associate with the nation he leads?
freedom and equality
creativity and ingenuity
prosperity and opportunity
self-reliance and individuality
What is the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincolns old address
A union victory that stopped General Robert E. Lee
A speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln
None of the above
What event is Lincoln referring to when he says "Four score and seven years ago"?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The end of the Civil War
The beginning of the Civil War
The signing of the Constitution
What does Lincoln mean by "a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal"?
A nation that is free from British rule
A nation that is founded on the principle of equality
A nation that is dedicated to economic prosperity
A nation that is focused on military strength
What is the main purpose of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
To persuade Americans to honor the sacrifice made by soldiers and continue fighting for freedom.
To declare the end of the Civil War
To announce his re-election campaign
To propose a new constitution
Why does Lincoln believe that the world will "little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here"?
Because the actions of the soldiers are more significant than the words spoken.
Because the speech was not well-received at the time.
Because Lincoln was being modest about his speech.
Because the event was not widely publicized.
According to Lincoln, what is the "great task remaining before us"?
To win the Civil War
To honor the dead soldiers
To dedicate the battlefield
To ensure the survival of the nation
Lincoln makes so many references to the American Revolution because:
He wanted to emphasize the principles of liberty and equality.
He was trying to justify the Civil War.
He wanted to criticize the British.
He was inspired by the Founding Fathers.
What were the key points of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
Lincoln's call for military conscription and expanded war efforts.
Lincoln's emphasis on states' rights and limited federal intervention in war matters.
Lincoln's dedication to preserving the Union and honoring fallen soldiers' sacrifices.
Lincoln's proposal for peace negotiations and compromise with Confederate leaders.
According to Lincoln, men gave their lives at Gettysburg
to hallow the ground.
so that the nation might live.
to stop the Confederate advance into Pennsylvania.
so that slavery would be abolished.
According to the Gettysburg Address, what is the proposition that the nation was conceived in?
That all men are created equal
That liberty is paramount
That democracy must prevail
That peace is essential
Read the excerpt from President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: "[T]hat we here highly resolve [decide] that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." Which of the following best summarizes Lincoln's meaning in this last sentence of his Gettysburg Address?
Soldiers must be given more power in the government because of their actions in the war.
Americans should honor the sacrifice of soldiers by continuing democratic government.
Presidents should decide important issues, including the debates over slavery.
Government of the people, by the people, and for the people is no longer important.
Why did Lincoln echo the words of the Declaration of Independence in his Gettysburg Address?
He wanted to remind the people of the ideals they were fighting for
He had great admiration for Thomas Jefferson and often used his words in speeches
Union was fighting for its freedom from the Confederacy
He intended to convince the people that God was fighting on the Union side
What did President Lincoln mean when he stated, “that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain”?
That there were more men who could fight and the North would still win
That people are selfish and vain and should care more about each other
That the South are savages and didn’t care about the loss of life
That these men did not die for no reason and that the fight must go on
What is Lincoln’s main purpose in the Gettysburg Address?
to identify the soldiers who have died in battle so far
to argue why the Union will win the war
to seek money for the families of those who died in battle
to explain the importance of the war and inspire support for the Union
What word best describes, who are they? What time period did they live in? What are they known for? What do they stand for?
Audience
Occasion
Speaker
Subject
What word best describes, what prompted the writing in the first place? what is happening in the world during the time of the writing?
Occasion
Subject
Tone
Level of Language
What word best describes, who is the writing directed towards? why?
Subject
Audience
Speaker
Details
What word best describes, WHY was it written? how does the author want the audience to respond?
Audience
Purpose
Subject
Tone
What word best describes, what is the author's attitude towards his writing/subject and how does he use language to get that across in his writing?
DIDLS
Tone
SOAPSTone
Subject
What word best describes, WHAT the writing is mainly about? (different from purpose)
Tone
Purpose
Details
Subject
When Lincoln alludes to "the final resting place" he is talking about...
where the soldiers were killed and buried at the Battle of Gettysburg.
where the soldiers will get some sleep and something to eat
a new state that will be added to the United States
The overall tone of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is ...
serious and respectful because of the people that died for their country at Gettysburg.
cheerful because the North is winning the Civil War.
humorous because he wants the people to like him and reelect him for President.
