I think A is correct answer
Answer:
The answer(s) are below
Explanation:
1. The main topic of this speech is, to not have the fear of growing up; consequentially graduating. It helps the reader understand that graduating is a big step in life and that it will happen sooner or later. it is just a fact of life, so the passage helps the person understand that instead of getting discouraged and giving up or being hyper prone to giving up because of someones opinion. The reader should do their best and accept the fact that graduating happens to every one and they should make the best of it.
2. The form of text being utilized is persuasive/inspirational, the entire preface of the passage (see comprehension question 1.) Is persuading students and young adults not to give up, and persevere, under this, it almost becomes and inspirational speech as well.
3. The supporting details for this persuasive excerpt/passage, are that the setting for this passage is almost as if there was a meeting, or a student council meeting, for young people as well as youngsters. Steve Jobs is quoted in this passage by saying "dream bigger" telling the audience to figuratively and literally, dream bigger and to not be afraid of failure because they can always get back on their feet some how. Another point that would not be considered supporting detailed but has come to my attention is the rhetoric used in this speech is so mature yet understanding of the current situation, it is amazing.
4. After reading the passage this speech seems to be targeted to young adults/teens graduating or soon to graduate. Although as with all speeches, there is a target audience, that does not mean that the speech is <em>only</em> for that audience. A teen recently enrolled into high school might find great comfort in this speech.
5. This speech could be further improved by, in my opinion, giving more examples. This text has given many examples, you just need to look hard. In my analyzing of passages one thing that usually sticks out to me is when a story does not have many examples, this passage has examples, and the ones it uses are very powerful; but having more examples just gives writing that extra flare and makes it even more enjoyable than it already is.
Answer:
i don know... you did not put anything to help us tell you how to understand.
Explanation:
so ya
I believe the correct answer is D. humorous and informal.
You can see in the excerpt that the narrator is talking about him/herself in a humorous manner by mentioning his/her eccentricities such as 'mismatched socks' etc. The tone is very light and funny, so A, B, and C would be incorrect answers.
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Explanation:“The reception of the speech among Americans was mixed, with some newspapers praising it and others panning it.” This information falls under the element “immediate impact” because it explains how the speech was received immediately after it was given.
“The Gettysburg Address raised the flagging spirits of the North. They went on to win the war. The speech has been invoked in many great documents dealing with human rights and freedoms.” This information falls under the element “historic impact” because it explains how the speech is viewed in a historic context and continues to influence other movements, speeches, and philosophies.
“Lincoln invoked the strong values of the Founding Fathers and sacrifices of Union soldiers in his speech. By reminding the American people of the preciousness of their freedoms and rights, he inspired them to keep fighting for the just cause of abolition and emancipation.” This information falls under the element “content” because it describes information that Lincoln’s speech conveyed and the way he approached it.
“Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States. He was in charge of Northern war efforts during the US Civil War. His election was one of the factors that led to the founding of the Confederacy. He was admired for his antislavery views in the North and bitterly hated and ridiculed in the South.” This information falls under the element “personal background” because it covers personal details about the speaker.
“Many Northerners had traveled from far-off places, including other states, to hear the president speak at Gettysburg. The war had dragged on for longer than anyone had imagined and people were low in morale. The president’s personal visit to dedicate the soldiers’ graveyard at Gettysburg was comforting and uplifting to many of these people who had loved ones away at war.” This information falls under the element “audience and purpose” because it describes the audience for the speech and their concerns.
“On November 19, 1863, the nation was still in the midst of the Civil War. An intense battle had been fought at Gettysburg and won by the North. A ceremony was planned to dedicate the battlefield as Soldier’s National Cemetery. The famous orator Edward Everett gave a speech in honor of the fallen soldiers. After his long speech, Abraham Lincoln was asked to say a few words, and he spoke for just a few minutes in what became one of the most celebrated speeches in history.” This information falls under the element “historic context,” because it describes the event that the speech was written for at the time.
