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TEKS Grade 8 ELA - [110.24.b.9.e] Rhetorical Analysis and [110.24.b.8.f] Analysis of Multi-Modal and Digital Texts

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Grade 8
English Language Arts and Reading
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    What could be a reason that Deval uses the collective first person "we" instead of "you"?
    He wants to create a separation between himself and his audience.
    Either of the two words could have worked equally well in his speech.
    Patrick wants to show that he is speaking about a group, rather than an individual person.
    "We" shows that he is united with the citizens of Chicago and he is one of them.
    30s
    110.24.b.9.e
  • Q2
    In the third paragraph, Patrick discusses the origins of the United States and the values of our nation. He describes the development of the U.S. as "remarkable" and explains that it is built on ideals such as "universal human dignity" and "equality". Which mode of persuasion is used here?
    pathos and logos
    ethos
    logos
    pathos
    30s
    110.24.b.9.e
  • Q3
    In the first paragraph Patrick says, "Today we join together in common cause to lay that fallacy to rest, and to extend a great movement based on shared responsibility from the corner office to the corner of your block and back again." What is this "fallacy" that he is referring to?
    The ideals that the United States holds
    The idea that the government is bad
    The governance of the previous governor of Chicago
    That only one person is responsible for change in their city
    30s
    110.24.b.9.e
  • Q4
    What technique is Patrick using in the fifth paragraph when he says, "And I am asking you to touch that part of our shared legacy, and reach with me for something better"?
    concession
    call to action
    rhetorical question
    counterargument
    30s
    110.24.b.9.e
  • Q5
    At the end of the sixth, seventh, and eight paragraph, which rhetorical strategy is used?
    cause/effect
    repetition
    bandwagon
    straw man
    30s
    110.24.b.9.e
  • Q6
    This speech was given in 2007. At that time, over 30% of Chicago's population was black. In which of the lines below does Patrick appeal to his black audience?
    I am descended from people once forbidden their most basic and fundamental freedoms, a people desperate for a reason to hope and willing to fight for it.
    And I thank the family, the mentors, the teachers - every one of whom is here today in body or in spirit - just as I thank the tens of thousands of campaign volunteers and millions of voters across the Commonwealth who shared this improbable journey with me.
    We know what to reach for. And we ought to know that either we invest today or we will surely pay excessively tomorrow
    I know we can have better schools to support that emerging economy, and to prepare today's and tomorrow's citizens.
    30s
    110.24.b.9.e
  • Q7
    The third to last paragraph starts with "We know what to do" and continues on mentioning how "we know". What is Patrick establishing through this language?
    a heavy reliance on the citizens of Chicago
    redundancy
    a confident tone
    a concrete plan for action
    30s
    110.24.b.9.e
  • Q8
    How do Patrick's dramatic pauses in the video of his speech affect the audience in a way that is different from how the written speech affects the reader?
    His pauses make the speech sound more formal.
    His pauses create a sense of mystery for the audience.
    His pauses make the speech longer and therefore more impressive.
    His pauses leave the audience with a moment to reflect on what he has said, and they give his words a greater sense of importance.
    30s
    110.24.b.8.f
  • Q9
    Which of the following helps Patrick better connect with his audience?
    his tone of voice
    his pointing gestures
    his looking up at the audience
    his neutral expression
    30s
    110.24.b.8.f
  • Q10
    What is Duval Patrick's primary message in this speech?
    He admires the people of Chicago and all that they have done to improve their city.
    He is grateful for all of the support he has received during his campaign that led him to his win.
    He will lead Chicago in overcoming challenges and improving their city.
    The United States is an incredible nation with many possibilities.
    30s
    110.24.b.8.f

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