The Great Society

What is the main theme of 'The Great Society' speech by Lyndon B. Johnson?

• Economic prosperity

• Social reform

• Military expansion

• Technological advancement

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Great Society' speech?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Irony

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the context of 'The Great Society,' what does the term 'society' refer to?

• A group of people living together

• A specific social class

• A political organization

• A utopian community

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the correct sentence structure used in this line from 'The Great Society': 'The Great Society is a place where every child can find knowledge to enrich his mind and to enlarge his talents.'

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the purpose of 'The Great Society' speech?

• To declare war

• To propose social reforms

• To announce a new law

• To celebrate a national holiday

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The Great Society' speech?

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Sarcastic

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the grammatical function of 'to enrich his mind and to enlarge his talents' in the sentence from 'The Great Society'?

• Noun phrase

• Adjective phrase

• Adverbial phrase

• Prepositional phrase

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which word best describes the vision of 'The Great Society'?

• Dystopian

• Utopian

• Realistic

• Pessimistic

In 'The Great Society,' which area is NOT mentioned as a focus for improvement?

• Education

• Healthcare

• Space exploration

• Urban development

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the effect of using rhetorical questions in 'The Great Society' speech?

• To confuse the audience

• To engage the audience

• To provide answers

• To distract the audience

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3