Analyzing Speeches The Lesson Activities will help you meet these educational goals: 21st Century Skills—You will assess and validate information. Directions Please save this document before you begin working on the assignment. Type your answers directly in the document. _________________________________________________________________________ Teacher-Graded Activities Write a response for each of the following activities. Check the Evaluation section at the end of this document to make sure you
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Abraham Lincoln ’s Second Inaugural Address In the "Second Inaugural Address" (1865)‚ Abraham Lincoln contemplates that they‚ as a United Nation‚ should reflect on the effects of the Civil War and move towards a better future for this nation. He addresses God and the issue of slavery in order to encourage the Northern and Southern states towards reconciliation. Lincoln tries to reveal his intention by utilizing figurative diction‚ parallel syntax‚ and a shifting tone. Abraham Lincoln uses
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Body Paragraphs Worksheet Writing Prompt what stylistic elements does King use to influence his readers? After reading and analyzing "Letter from Birmingham Jail‚" write an essay in which you answer the question and analyze structure and language in his text‚ providing 3 or more examples to illustrate and clarify your analysis. What conclusion can you draw about the power of this text? 1. Copy and paste the introduction of your essay here. Check your grading feedback from Lesson 8 to see if
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8010886 "So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth."-Baha’u’llah. In his Second Inaugural Address‚ Abraham Lincoln sincerely suggests that all humans are more similar than assumed in order to reveal the causes of the Civil War and to italicize the fact that the nation should unite as one. The similarities of the North and South caused the war. Although both parties "deprecated" and "dreaded" war‚ one side "accepted" war while the other "made" war. Lincoln’s use of
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Lincoln begins his second inaugural address by creating himself as a trustworthy and humble speaker. He concedes to his audience repeatedly‚ sharing that he understands they do not want to listen to a lengthy self-righteous speech at this point‚ he cannot give them any new information‚ and “with high hope for the future‚ no prediction in regard to it is ventured.” By showing great understanding and sympathy for his audience‚ he lets them know he is on their side and will not lead them astray. If
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All great speeches contain ingenious rhetorical strategies. It is a great way to captivate and relate the gist of it all to the audience. In his second Inaugural address‚ Abraham Lincoln’s purpose was to reflect on the ever-lasting Civil War and look forth to peace. His strategy is to convey his view with God as his witness. President Lincoln successfully achieves his purpose of contemplating the effects of the Civil War and offering his vision for the future of the nation‚ using meaningful rhetorical
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visiting Mr. Rushmore for a field trip. The day was bright‚ the air clear‚ and the shining faces of four beloved presidents gazed into the sky‚ beacons of liberty and freedom. Anyone can type in the name George Washington into a Google search and find a plethora of information‚ but an internet search cannot replicate the massive gravity felt while gazing upon the 1st president’s stony face. The world needs monuments. We are obligated to construct monuments and memorials for the sake of honoring the past
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Memorial Service Speech Ever wonder silly little things like why security is so tight‚ why we are not allowed lotion on airplanes‚ and why the luggages permitted on a airplane are so small that you are not even sure if you can fit a paperclip in your baggage? This tragic event contributed to all these silly little things‚ believe it or not. It was the first time America realized that terror could strike at any moment. This tragic event started as what was believed to be a freak accident. An
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Respected judges! I am pleased to inform you all that the opponents aren’t charmed at the prospect of clinching that top prize. They are instead happy in trying very hard. Success is a journey not a destination. This is the bone of contention in today’s debate and I’d like to express my views contrary to the topic. Success is a very subjective term. So first and foremost‚ we must understand what it means. According to Oxford dictionary‚ success means gaining what is aimed at. Doesn’t the definition
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Katherine Cardenas Thomas Meade November 8‚ y Second Inaugural Address In Comparison to Emily Dickinson’s Success Is Counted Sweetest Both The Second Inaugural Address and Success is Counted Sweetest were referenced about the Civil War. Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address took Socrate’s rhetorical approach in that Lincoln tried to influence the souls of his audience. Dickinson’s Success is Counted Sweetest was less direct to her audience but nonetheless conveyed her message go triumph being
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