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What is the effect of repeating the phrase "election day" in the text that you read? (RL.7.4)

• It shows that people are excited about election day.

• It reminds everyone that election day is happening.

• It shows the drudgery that people must face on election day. 

• It changes the tone of the song with each mention of election day.

What does the phrase "promises they busted" indicate about what the politicians did in  the past? (RL.7.4, L.7.5) 

• They changed the minds of their voters.

• They did not do what they said they would.

• They did not tell their voters what they were doing. 

• They got some of their voters in trouble with the law.

In the lyrics we learn that "even if the day be dark and cold people will never mind". What  does this imply about election day? (RL.7.4, L.7.5)

• That election day is always a difficult event 

• That election day is held at a dreary time of year

• That people have to be forced to come out for election day

• That people are optimistic about election day no matter what

 What is the mood or overall feeling of the song? What techniques does the singer use to  create this mood? (RL.7.7)

How does the singer emphasize the word "hooray" in the song? (RL.7.7)  

•  By speeding up how he sings it 

• By slowing down how he sings it

• By singing it more loudly than other words

• By singing it more quietly than other words

What is the effect of the way the singer sings "hooray"? (RL.7.7) 

• It conveys the energy of a crowd.

•  It conveys the confusion of the crowd. 

•  It shows his surprise at what is happening.

• It shows his happiness for his candidate winning.

How does the singer emphasize the phrase "election day" in the song? (RL.7.7)

• By whispering it

• By speeding it up

• By shouting after singing the phrase

• By singing the phrase in a questioning way