WorksheetsSpeech in the Convention Speech Argument & Concession
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 13mins
How does Franklin's use of concession in his speech strengthen his argument?
By concluding that his opponents are enemies of the country and are unwilling to debate
By suggesting that his opponents do not want the people to debate or approve the Constitution
By showing that his opponents do not want elections to happen
By pointing out that his opponents’ opinions and actions may cause the new government fail
What is the primary purpose of Franklin's use of concession in his speech?
To highlight the weaknesses in his own argument
To acknowledge the validity of his opponents' concerns while reinforcing his own stance
To dismiss the concerns of his opponents as irrelevant
To confuse the audience with contradictory statements
Analyze how Franklin's acknowledgment of potential objections might influence the audience's perception of his argument.
It makes his argument appear weaker and less convincing
It demonstrates his openness to dialogue and strengthens his credibility
It suggests that he is unsure of his own position
It shows that he is willing to compromise on key issues
Evaluate the effectiveness of Franklin's strategy in addressing the concerns of his opponents. What impact does this have on the overall persuasiveness of his speech?
It weakens his argument by giving too much attention to opposing views
It strengthens his argument by showing he has considered multiple perspectives
It has no impact on the persuasiveness of his speech
It confuses the audience by presenting too many conflicting ideas
In what way does Franklin's concession serve to unify his audience?
By dismissing the concerns of the minority
By encouraging a collective effort to address and resolve objections
By highlighting the divisions within the group
By focusing solely on the benefits of his own proposal
What is the main argument within Benjamin Franklin’s Speech in the Convention?
The Constitution should not be approved
The Constitution should be approved only when its perfect
The Constitution should be approved because it is as good as it can be.
The Constitution should be approved because the founding fathers are wise.
Why does Franklin want the other delegates to support the Constitution even though they have problems and complaints with it?
Support guarantees a well run government
Support will make public confident in the leadership of the country
Support shows that they are all very wise
Support shows that it is a perfect document
If every one of us, in returning to our constituents, were to report the objections he has had to it, and endeavor to gain partisans in support of them, we might prevent its being generally received, and thereby lose all the salutary effects and great advantages resulting naturally in our favor among foreign nations, as well as among ourselves, from our real or apparent unanimity.
Rewrite the concession made in the passage in your own words.
Why does Ben Franklin think unanimity is important?
unanimity proves that the government is powerful and well-run
unanimity shows that the country is perfect
unanimity proves that foreign countries shouldn't invade the US
unanimity makes the approval process faster
Why does Franklin want the other delegates to look past the flaws in the Constitution, go home to their constituents, and approve the Constitution?
Remaining divided will hurt the economy
A quick agreement will help the country
Unanimity will lead to an invasion
A quick approval will allow problems to develop
