According to Gore, what is the reason little is being done to reduce global warming?

People don't understand the danger of this situation.

"In every land, the truth-once known-has the power to set us free." What is Gore's point?

Becoming aware of the truth can create change.

How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?

He presents logical statements supported by relevant details.

Which of the following groups of phrases convey strongest emotion?

11th hour, pandemic, crisis-level

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix uni-?

having or consisting of only one

Writing poetry is a favorite activity of my sister and niece. The phrase "writing poetry" is:

a gerund phrase that acts as a subject

Why does he criticize the US and China?

They emit the most CO2 and don't try to control it.

How might the video of Al Gore's Nobel acceptance speech be considered more effective than the text of his speech?

Only the video portrays Gore's tone of voice.

Which of these sentences contains an infinitive phrase that acts as an adjective?

Sally is the person to speak with about attendance.

What is the main reason Gore wrote this speech?

To persuade the public to do something.

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1
How does Gore think we should respond to (fix) this crisis?
Determinedly
Fearfully
Slowly
Suspiciously
2
What is Gore's attitude on the progress made to reduce global warming?
pleased but confused
concerned but forgiving
positive but worried
interested but lazy
3
Which words in, 'The people hoped to dance at the party, later that night' are an infinitive phrase?
the party,
later that night.
to dance at
The people hoped
4
According to Gore, what is the reason little is being done to reduce global warming?
People think the problem will go away.
People don't understand the danger of this situation.
We assume the government is taking care of it.
People think it's a good thing.
5
"In every land, the truth-once known-has the power to set us free." What is Gore's point?
Nations have a different understanding of the truth.
Freedom is more important than truth.
Only certain people should know the truth.
Becoming aware of the truth can create change.
6
How does Gore appeal to reason in his Nobel speech?
He uses words that convey strong emotions.
He supports his ideas with celebrity testimonial.
He presents logical statements supported by relevant details.
He compares his opinion with that of others.
7
Including a quote from an expert is an example of:
appeal to authority
appeal to truth
appeal to emotion
appeal to reason
8
Which of the following groups of phrases convey strongest emotion?
11th hour, pandemic, crisis-level
clean coal, two decades, hometown paper
after performing, many degrees, atmosphere
the company, decrease pollution, three years
9
What is the main topic of Gore's Nobel Speech?
recycling garbage
ocean pollution
climate change
global politics
10
What is the meaning of the Latin prefix uni-?
having or consisting of few
having or consisting of only one
having or consisting of many
having or consisting of nothing
11
What is the meaning of illusion? Black clothing creates the illusion that someone is thinner than in reality.
False impression
complete surprise
Unpleasant truth
undeniable fact
12
What is a solution Gore proposes in his speech?
close coal mines
ban motor vehicles
Drive only electric cars
Limit car emissions
13
The word cellular means "made of cells." So what would unicellular mean?
having a single cell
with many cells
having no cells
Having two cells
14
Writing poetry is a favorite activity of my sister and niece. The phrase "writing poetry" is:
a gerund phrase that acts as a direct object
an infinitive phrase that acts as an adverb
a gerund phrase that acts as a subject
an infinitive phrase that acts as a noun
15
Which of these illustrates the meaning of the word crisis?
A chilly day
A sleeping dog
A cold burger
A category 5 hurricane
16
Why does he criticize the US and China?
They aren't discussing the concerns with other countries.
They emit the most CO2 and don't try to control it.
They refuse to use renewable energy technologies.
They're not encouraging other countries to help solve the problem.
17
How might the video of Al Gore's Nobel acceptance speech be considered more effective than the text of his speech?
Only the video conveys Gore's concern for the state of the environment.
Only the video includes relevant facts to support his ideas.
Only the video provides Gore's original text.
Only the video portrays Gore's tone of voice.
18
Which of these sentences contains an infinitive phrase that acts as an adjective?
To learn more was our class goal for this year.
We hoped to stop the silliness at our school.
Starting the environmental club was a good idea.
Sally is the person to speak with about attendance.
19
What is the main reason Gore wrote this speech?
To persuade the public to do something.
To create a global treaty.
To say thank you for the Nobel
To give facts about the problem.
20
If someone gives directions with urgency, then what should you do?
Ignore them.
Consider it a warning.
Act now.
Remember the directions for later.
21
How are the video and speech alike?
The appearance is the same
The medium is the same
The format is the same
The content is the same

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