1. Lines 1–22: Notice the details about King’s accent and how he pronounced specific words. Explain what Euchner accomplishes by providing these details. 2. Lines 1–2: Explain the meaning of the simile in these lines. 3. Lines 33–40: In analyzing King’s use of anaphora, Euchner himself uses this rhetorical device. In which lines does Euchner use anaphora? 4. Lines 41–57: What main primary source does Euchner use for his analysis? Do you think Euchner used other primary sources? How do you know? 5. Lines 62–80: Which text does Euchner use to support his analysis of the bad check metaphor? How does providing this excerpt after his analysis help readers understand his point? 6. Lines 62–80: Where does Euchner describe the audience’s reaction to King’s idea of the “bad check”? What is the effect of providing the audience’s reaction? 7. Lines 81–83: Which word appears in italics? Why?
