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Nobel Speech, Al Gore
Nobel Speech, Al Gore
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How is the video of Gore's speech considered more effective than the text of his Nobel speech?
The video shows Gore's concern for the state of the environment
The video allows the audience to hear the emotion in Gore's voice
The video convery ( shows) Gore's concern for the state of the environement
2
Which quote supports Gore's
MAIN
reason for writing his speech?
" The very web of life on which we depend is being ripped and frayed."
"Alfred Nobel created this prize and the others that bear his name."
"We are what is wrong, and we must make it right."
3
What describes Gore's
MAIN
reason for writing his Nobel speech?
to thank the Nobel Prize committee
to describe scientific facts
To convince people to act
to demand a political treaty
4
What is the
MAIN
topic of Gore's Nobel speech?
renewable energy
climate change
water pollution
politics
5
Which of the following phrases from Gore's Nobel speech convey strong emotion? Choose 2
Two decades
quantities of coal
Climate crisis
Increasing alarm
6
What situation could best be used to illustrate the meaning of
CRISIS?
a spreading wildflower
a beautiful sunny day
a friendly interaction between friends.
a cold afternoon
7
According to Gore's speech, how should people respond to the environment crisis?
privately
rapidly
slowly
8
What is
MOST LIKELY
the point is making in the sentence"In every land,the truth-once know-has the power to set us free."
interested but lazy
concerned but positive
please but confused
9
How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?
He presents logical arguments supported by facts
He uses word that convey very strong emotions
He compares his opinion to public opinion
He supports his ideas with celebrity statements
10
What solution to reduce global warming does Gore propose in his Nobel speech?
limit CO2 emissions
ban cars ( motor vehicles)
release trapped heat
11
If your parents give you directions with
URGENCY
, then which must be true?
You could ignore them
You could wait to follow the directions
You need to follow the directions immediately
