Which of the following anecdotes does Paine use in the selection as an emotional appeal?

The Tory tavern keeper who makes a thoughtless statement

What does Stanton’s parallel construction to Jefferson primarily imply about women’s rights?

Jefferson should have included the rights of women.

Paine begins his speech “These are the times that try men’s souls,” he is suggesting that:

colonists will forced to show their true characters

An example of figurative language in Paine’s essay is:

“The blood of his children will curse his cowardice . . .”

The main purpose of Patrick Henry’s speech is to:

persuade his fellow delegates to fight against the British

When Paine states that “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly” he is:

stating that a fight for freedom is certainly a worthy cause

In which sentence in her letter does Abigail Adams use emotional appeal to advance her purpose?

“We were placed by providence under your protection . . .”

To whom is Henry addressing when he uses the word “sir”?

The president of the convention

Which is the best example of persuasion through an emotional appeal?

“There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery!”

Which of the following excerpts is the best example of persuasion through an appeal to reason?

“Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world”

Paine argues that the best way to defeat the British is for:

the troops of all states to join together in the fight

"for though the flame of liberty may cease to shine, the coal can never expire,” means:

liberty is a persistent, core virtue

The main purpose of Adams’s letter to her husband is to:

surge inclusion of women’s rights in new documents

By comparing the British king to a thief and a housebreaker, Paine suggests that:

the British are trying to take what is not theirs

Henry reviews when colonists sought agreement in order to persuade the delegates that:

all peaceful options have been tried and have failed

Abigail Adams suggests that the key to success and happiness for a man is to:

trade the title of Master for the title of Friend

For what reason does Stanton suggest that women are taxed unfairly?

Single women pay taxes, but don’t have the same rights.

Toward the end of the selection, Paine intends to inspire readers by:

urging that the colonists unite and firmly defend themselves

Henry advocates immediate action by the colonists because the:

the conflict has already begun and the colonists must fight

Henry points out a contradiction between British:

claims of peaceful intent and their growing military

When Paine says “These are the times that try men’s souls,” he is suggesting that:

colonists will forced to show their true character

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1
Which of the following anecdotes does Paine use in the selection as an emotional appeal?
The innkeeper who reads Pilgrim’s Progress
The Tory tavern keeper who makes a thoughtless statement
General Gage’s attack on Quebec
Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River
2
In his speech, Patrick Henry says that if he kept his ideas to himself, he would feel like a:
coward
Royalist
traitor
atheist
3
What does Stanton’s parallel construction to Jefferson primarily imply about women’s rights?
They are equal and are already guaranteed by U.S. laws.
The Declaration of Independence condemns women, not tyranny.
Women, not men, should hold executive power.
Jefferson should have included the rights of women.
4
Paine begins his speech “These are the times that try men’s souls,” he is suggesting that:
it is likely that a period of boredom awaits the Colonists
colonists will forced to show their true characters
those who fight in the revolution will be saved
men, not women, will bear the brunt of the action to come
5
An example of figurative language in Paine’s essay is:
“A summer’s experience has now taught us better . . .”
“we were unwilling to raise an army . . .”
“I have as little superstition in me as any man living . . ”
“The blood of his children will curse his cowardice . . .”
6
The main purpose of Patrick Henry’s speech is to:
convince the delegates that he should lead the revolution
describe the history of British colonization in America
persuade his fellow delegates to fight against the British
seek revenge for injuries committed by the British king
7
When Paine states that “What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly” he is:
comparing Britain’s tyranny to worldwide slavery
stating that a fight for freedom is certainly a worthy cause
telling people not to object to high prices for British good
shopping to put a value on the cost of the projected war
8
In which sentence in her letter does Abigail Adams use emotional appeal to advance her purpose?
“Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion . . .”
“. . . I desire you would Remember the Ladies”
“Do not put unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands.”
“We were placed by providence under your protection . . .”
9
Patrick Henry's oratory makes effective use of all of the following techniques EXCEPT:
parallelism
personification
repetition
rhetorical questions
10
To whom is Henry addressing when he uses the word “sir”?
The king of England
President Thomas Jefferson
An imaginary listener
The president of the convention
11
Which is the best example of persuasion through an emotional appeal?
“Sir, we have done everything that could be done . . .”
“It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope.”
“There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery!”
“I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array”
12
Both Paine and Henry felt that the British were treating the colonists as:
villains
slaves
cowards
criminals
13
Which of the following excerpts is the best example of persuasion through an appeal to reason?
“The next gale will bring the clash of resounding arms!”
“Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world”
“They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains.”
“An appeal to the God of Hosts is all that is left us!”
14
What does Stanton ultimately cite as a support of the equal rights of women?
Laws of nature and God
The Declaration of Independence
The Bible
The natural superiority of women
15
Paine argues that the best way to defeat the British is for:
each state to fight independently as the British approach
the states to train their militias in guerrilla tactics
the troops of all states to join together in the fight
the states to get Native Americans to join the revolution
16
"for though the flame of liberty may cease to shine, the coal can never expire,” means:
even if England vanquished the Colonies, liberty would live
the Colonists’ children cannot carry on the struggle
liberty is a persistent, core virtue
coal is an essential colonial resource
17
The main purpose of Adams’s letter to her husband is to:
apprise him of a potential women’s rebellion
surge inclusion of women’s rights in new documents
consider the ramifications of men’s tyranny over women
quote the rights of women as outlined in the Code of Law
18
By comparing the British king to a thief and a housebreaker, Paine suggests that:
the king is in dire need of money for his treasury
the British are trying to take what is not theirs
The British are using sneak attacks against the colonists
Britain has robbed America of its natural resources
19
Henry reviews when colonists sought agreement in order to persuade the delegates that:
it is treason to seek peace with the British
the colonists have behaved in a cowardly way
the British army is weak and can be easily defeated
all peaceful options have been tried and have failed
20
Patrick Henry uses all of the following images to reinforce his messages EXCEPT:
a storm
chains
fire
a lamp
21
Of which of the following forms of discourse is Henry's speech an example?
persuasion
narration
description
exposition
22
Abigail Adams suggests that the key to success and happiness for a man is to:
trade the title of Master for the title of Friend
give up possessions
follow every word of her advice
treat women with cruelty and indignity
23
For what reason does Stanton suggest that women are taxed unfairly?
Men are not taxed as heavily as women.
Women must raise kids and run the home, and not be taxed.
Women earn less and should pay less tax on their income.
Single women pay taxes, but don’t have the same rights.
24
Toward the end of the selection, Paine intends to inspire readers by:
urging that the colonists unite and firmly defend themselves
pointing out the strengths of the small colonial army
describing in detail General Howe’s failed battles
detailing all of the wrongs the Colonists suffered
25
Henry advocates immediate action by the colonists because the:
the conflict has already begun and the colonists must fight
colonists will become apathetic if they don’t act
British army is preparing to march into Virginia
king is too far away to order a quick response
26
Who was the intended audience for Thomas Paine’s “The Crisis, Number 1”?
the King of England
Boston Tea Party participants
defeated Revolutionary troops
The Virginia House of Burgesses
27
Stanton uses which persuasive device “He monopolizes nearly all of the profitable employments."
Parallelism
Rhetorical question
Appeal to reason
Appeal to emotion
28
Henry points out a contradiction between British:
claims of peaceful intent and their growing military
democratic tradition and the institution of royalty
settlement of America and maintenance of their government
interest in the Colonies and neglect of the colonists’ needs
29
Paine, like Henry, believed that revolution was:
inevitable
unnecessary
tragic
unlikely
30
When Paine says “These are the times that try men’s souls,” he is suggesting that:
those who fight in the revolution will be saved
colonists will forced to show their true character
it is likely that a period of boredom awaits the colonists
men, not women, will bear the brunt of the action to come

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