The Man in the Arena - RI4

Read this sentence from paragraph 2.

There is little use for the being whose tepid soul knows nothing of great and generous emotion, of the high pride, the stern belief, the lofty enthusiasm, of the men who quell the storm and ride the thunder.

What does the word tepid suggest about the people Roosevelt is describing in this sentence?

• They are proud and somewhat arrogant.

• They are full of fear and too much worry.

• They are rigid and unwavering in their beliefs.

• They are indifferent and lacking in spirit.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the phrase "the man who is actually in the arena," what does Roosevelt imply by "the arena"?

• A physical space for competition

• • A metaphor for political discussions

• The social events of high society

• The challenges and responsibilities of life

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the term "brunt" refer to when Roosevelt mentions those who "bear the brunt of the day"?

• The lightest part

• The administrative tasks

• The most difficult part

• The joyous moments

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the context of Roosevelt's speech, what does "cultivated taste" imply about individuals and their engagement with society?

• • A refined and educated appreciation for art and culture

• A lack of interest in societal issues

• A rugged and practical approach to life

• A focus solely on personal enjoyment

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The phrase "the high pride, the stern belief, the lofty enthusiasm" uses the word "lofty." What does "lofty" convey about the nature of enthusiasm in this context?

• It suggests a mundane and ordinary feeling.

• It refers to a fleeting or temporary emotion.

• It indicates a high, noble, or elevated quality.

• It means shallow or unimportant.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4