R.I 6 Review Game

RI.6 Read the following excerpt from Abraham Lincoln’s "Gettysburg Address": 

“It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the great task remaining before us—that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.”

 What is Lincoln’s purpose in this passage?

• To encourage citizens to grieve deeply for the fallen soldiers

• To inspire ongoing commitment to the principles the soldiers fought for

• To propose new government reforms to prevent further conflict

• To express frustration over the nation’s lack of unity

RI.6 Read this excerpt from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream”: 

“I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight.” 

How does King convey his point of view in this passage?  

• By using vivid imagery to describe a hopeful vision of equality

• By listing specific policies to achieve equality

• By focusing on the personal challenges he has faced

• By critiquing current laws and their enforcement

 RI.6 Based on the following excerpt from the Gettysburg Address, what tone does Lincoln adopt? 

“The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.”   

• Humble and reflective

• Sarcastic and dismissive

• Nostalgic and sentimental

• Angry and confrontational

RI. 6 From the excerpt below, how does Lincoln appeal to his audience? 

“We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.”   

• By appealing to their sense of logic through statistics

• By appealing to their sense of patriotism and sacrifice

• By criticizing the ongoing war efforts

• By proposing a detailed plan for reconciliation

RI.6 What rhetorical strategy does King use in the following excerpt from “I Have a Dream” to build ethos? 

“This note was a promise that all men—yes, black men as well as white men—would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”   

• Emotional appeal to the audience’s values

• Citation of foundational American documents

• Logical argument backed by data

• Personal narrative about his own experiences

RI.6 How does the author’s purpose in an advertisement differ from that in a news article about the same product?  

• The advertisement provides facts; the news article critiques the product

• The advertisement aims to persuade; the news article informs.

• Both aim to provide objective perspectives.

• Both use the same techniques to build trust.

RI.6 If the author’s goal is to inspire readers to take action, which technique would be most effective?  

• Listing statistics with no context

• Appealing to the audience’s emotions and values

• Presenting neutral evidence

• Writing in a detached tone

RI.6 Excerpt: "Plastic pollution has reached critical levels, and we can no longer afford to ignore its effects on marine life. Every piece of plastic thrown away contributes to the destruction of ecosystems." 

What is the author’s main purpose in this excerpt?   

• To entertain readers with a story about pollution

• To persuade readers to reduce plastic waste

• To inform readers about the history of plastics

• To criticize recycling programs

RI.6 Situation: A blog post discusses the benefits of organic farming while criticizing conventional farming methods. The author uses phrases like “toxic chemicals” and “harmful pesticides.” 

What does this reveal about the author’s point of view?  

• They are neutral about farming practices.

• They favor organic farming over conventional methods.

• They believe both methods have equal benefits.

• They lack sufficient knowledge about farming.

RI.6 Excerpt: "Requiring uniforms in schools not only reduces distractions but also fosters a sense of community and equality among students." 

What technique does the author use to support their point of view?  

• Anecdotes from personal experiences

• Logical reasoning and benefits

• Contradictory statements