Barbara Jordan

This excerpt of the speech supports Jordan's overall argument by-

• showing how much America has progressed in terms of civil rights

• showing the problems caused by divisive politics in America

• showing how willingness to work together will improve the government

• showing that politicians have gotten away with hypocrisy

What reasoning does the speaker provide in paragraph 11 to support her claim that all citizens need to participate in forming a national community?

• "In this election year, we must define the common good and begin again to shape a common future."

• "If one citizen is unwilling to participate, al of us are going to suffer."

• "We as public servants set an example for the rest of the nation."

• "And again, if we make mistakes, we must be willing to admit them."

How does the speaker support her claim that public officials must set an example for the nation?

• She uses deductive reasoning by beginning with the broad idea that public officials must hold themselves accountable.

• She uses abductive reasoning by observing that public officials have a pattern of exhorting others to hold up the public good and then behaving differently.

• She uses inductive reasoning by citing specific examples of how public officials can and should lead their people in order to draw a conclusion about their responsibility.

• She uses inductive reasoning by beginning with the broad example of how public officials should behave and then drawing a conclusion.

What is the author's opinion of Barbara Jordan?

• negative

• positive

What do you think was Barbara Jordan's most important achievement?

Shayla wants to add a sentence to the beginning of her third paragraph (sentences 13-14) to introduce the ideas in this paragraph. Which of the following would be the BEST sentence to add just before sentence 13?

• Barbara Jordan cared deeply about her country and the people she served.

• Barbara Jordan worked in Texas and the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.

• Barbara Jordan enjoyed the attention she received working in the government.

• Barbara Jordan believed she lived in the greatest country in the world.

Shayla wants to add a sentence to the beginning of her first paragraph (sentences 1–5). Which sentence could she add to clearly state the central idea of the paper?

• Barbara Jordan worked hard and never gave up.

• Barbara Jordan would become a senator of Texas one day.

• Barbara Jordan was born to lead and serve the citizens of Texas.

• Barbara Jordan lived in the state of Texas all her life.

What role did Barbara Jordan play in American history?

• A) She was a famous singer.

• B) She was a civil rights leader and politician.

• C) She was a renowned scientist.

• D) She was a celebrated athlete.

Which of the following best describes Barbara Jordan's speaking style?

• A) Monotonous and dull

• B) Passionate and persuasive

• C) Quiet and reserved

• D) Fast and confusing

What was a significant barrier Barbara Jordan faced in her career?

• A) Lack of education

• B) Gender and racial discrimination

• C) Financial instability

• D) Health issues