Refer to your Expeditions in Reading book for a complete version of this text.
Which two key details from “The Most Famous Woman in America” best support the idea that Barton establishes the American Red Cross to assist people during war and during peace?
“There were only a few Red Cross rules, she explained. The most important was that all men who were wounded in war would be cared for.”
“‘It will help whenever there is a fire, flood, cyclone, hurricane, earthquake, or other disaster where it can be of use.’”
“Again she had started something that had never been done before by anyone, man or woman, in this country.”
“‘I myself am serving without pay and so are these officers. Our only thought is to make the American Red Cross a success.’”
Read the excerpt from “Young Frederick Douglass.”
In his spare time, he began speaking about his life as a slave and the evil of a system that bought and sold human beings. He toured New England states as a speaker for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. Eloquent and passionate, Douglass held his audiences spellbound.
Because of his eloquence, many people did not believe that Douglass had ever been illiterate and a slave.
Question 1
Part A
What is the meaning of eloquent as it is used in the excerpt?
appealing to emotions rather than stating facts
powerfully expressing ideas and feelings when speaking or writing
showing extreme anger and frustration
using persuasion to convince others to change their opinions
Question 2
Part B
Highlight the context that best helps the reader understand the meaning of eloquent.
Read the excerpt from “Young Frederick Douglass.”
In his spare time, he began speaking about his life as a slave and the evil of a system that bought and sold human beings. He toured New England states as a speaker for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. Eloquent and passionate, Douglass held his audiences spellbound.
Because of his eloquence, many people did not believe that Douglass had ever been illiterate and a slave.
Question 1
Part A
What is the meaning of eloquent as it is used in the excerpt?
appealing to emotions rather than stating facts
powerfully expressing ideas and feelings when speaking or writing
showing extreme anger and frustration
using persuasion to convince others to change their opinions
Question 2
Part B
Highlight the context that best helps the reader understand the meaning of eloquent.
Answers: 1
English, 22.06.2019 01:30, aksatx4035
Tia and lin had been best friends since kindergarten. both avid soccer players, the girls decided to try out for the high school team together. unfortunately, there was just one open spot, so only one of the girls would be chosen. they both worked hard, and on tryout day, they did their best. when the team roster came out, lin was excited to see that she had made the team but sad that tia had not. tia was happy for her friend and vowed to work harder so she would make the team the next year. which sentence is the exposition of the passage
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English, 22.06.2019 01:40, mathwhiz9125
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