Unit 6: Literary NonfictionUnit 6: Literary Nonfiction

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Bell-Ringer: 4-22-2013Bell-Ringer: 4-22-20131.1. A word or object that has its own meaning and represents another word, A word or object that has its own meaning and represents another word,

object or idea.object or idea.a)a) MoodMoodb)b) ToneTonec)c) SymbolSymbol

2.2. The feeling an artistic piece creates for its reader. The feeling an artistic piece creates for its reader. a)a) MoodMoodb)b) ToneTonec)c) SymbolSymbol

3.3. The attitude a writer takes towards his/her subject or the audience. The attitude a writer takes towards his/her subject or the audience. a)a) MoodMoodb)b) ToneTonec)c) StyleStyle

Exit Slip: 4-22-13Exit Slip: 4-22-131.1. This type of nonfiction examines and discusses a focused topic, often including the This type of nonfiction examines and discusses a focused topic, often including the

writer’s personal viewpoints. writer’s personal viewpoints. a)a) EssayEssayb)b) Speech Speech c)c) Article Article

2.2. This type of nonfiction provides information about a topic, person, or event. This type of nonfiction provides information about a topic, person, or event. a)a) EssayEssayb)b) Speech Speech c)c) ArticleArticle

3.3. This type of nonfiction is written to be read aloud; presents a topic and may This type of nonfiction is written to be read aloud; presents a topic and may persuade, inform, explain, or entertain. . persuade, inform, explain, or entertain. .

1.1. EssayEssay2.2. Speech Speech 3.3. ArticleArticle

Bell-Ringer: 4-23-13Bell-Ringer: 4-23-131.1. This type of essay tells the stories of real-life events. Examples include autobiographies This type of essay tells the stories of real-life events. Examples include autobiographies

and memoirs. and memoirs. a)a) ExpositoryExpositoryb)b) Narrative Narrative c)c) Persuasive Persuasive

2.2. This type of essay essays informs or explains. Examples include analytical essays and This type of essay essays informs or explains. Examples include analytical essays and research reports.research reports.

a)a) ExpositoryExpositoryb)b) Narrative Narrative c)c) PersuasivePersuasive

3.3. This type of essay essays presents reasons and evidence to convince the reader to act or This type of essay essays presents reasons and evidence to convince the reader to act or think in a certain way. Examples include editorials and political speeches. think in a certain way. Examples include editorials and political speeches.

a)a) ExpositoryExpositoryb)b) Narrative Narrative c)c) PersuasivePersuasive

Exit Slip: 4-23-13Exit Slip: 4-23-131.1. When Rebecca Walker began her seventh-grade year at Public School 141 in the Bronx, what When Rebecca Walker began her seventh-grade year at Public School 141 in the Bronx, what

made a vivid impression on her?made a vivid impression on her?a. the teachers' enthusiasm for their classesa. the teachers' enthusiasm for their classesb. the winning record of the athletic teamsb. the winning record of the athletic teamsc. the broad variety of courses being taughtc. the broad variety of courses being taughtd. the diversity and energy of the student bodyd. the diversity and energy of the student body

2.2. According to Rebecca Walker, hip-hop today is which of the following?According to Rebecca Walker, hip-hop today is which of the following?a. a swiftly passing fada. a swiftly passing fadb. a global industryb. a global industryc. on a long, slow declinec. on a long, slow declined. much better than it used to bed. much better than it used to be

–In a work of nonfiction that includes the writer's viewpoint, why does the author's style In a work of nonfiction that includes the writer's viewpoint, why does the author's style deserve the attention of readers?deserve the attention of readers?a. The author's style helps readers to understand the topic.a. The author's style helps readers to understand the topic.b. The style of the writing is often more important than the topic.b. The style of the writing is often more important than the topic.c. An author's style often reflects his or her personality.c. An author's style often reflects his or her personality.d. Style can lead to bias, and readers need to be alert.d. Style can lead to bias, and readers need to be alert.

Bell-Ringer: 4-24-13Bell-Ringer: 4-24-131.1. According to the author of “Before Hip-Hop Was Hip-Hop,” her seventh-grade experiences were According to the author of “Before Hip-Hop Was Hip-Hop,” her seventh-grade experiences were

important because they taught her which of the following?important because they taught her which of the following?a.a. how to choose fashionable outfitshow to choose fashionable outfitsb.b. words from a number of different languageswords from a number of different languagesc.c. valuable lessons about real lifevaluable lessons about real lifed.d. how to play a musical instrumenthow to play a musical instrument

2.2. The author of “Before Hip-Hop Was Hip-Hop” has an attitude toward the subject and the readers The author of “Before Hip-Hop Was Hip-Hop” has an attitude toward the subject and the readers of her writing. What is this attitude called?of her writing. What is this attitude called?a.a. stylestyleb.b. perspectiveperspectivec.c. tonetoned.d. purposepurpose

3.3. Rebecca Walker states that original hip-hop was the product of which of the following?Rebecca Walker states that original hip-hop was the product of which of the following?a.a. a bunch of kids from different places trying to communicatea bunch of kids from different places trying to communicateb.b. the expensive packaging efforts of big corporationsthe expensive packaging efforts of big corporationsc.c. the international popularity of music starsthe international popularity of music starsd.d. a new dance style called breakdancinga new dance style called breakdancing

Exit Slip: 4-24-13Exit Slip: 4-24-131.1. Essays, articles, and speeches are all works of nonfiction. Which of the following is an accurate statement Essays, articles, and speeches are all works of nonfiction. Which of the following is an accurate statement

about the authors of nonfiction?about the authors of nonfiction?a.a. They are always real people.They are always real people.b.b. Their style is always full of figurative language.Their style is always full of figurative language.c.c. They usually focus on retelling historical events.They usually focus on retelling historical events.d.d. Their tone is always objective.Their tone is always objective.

2.2. Some works of nonfiction examine and discuss a focused topic and include the writer's personal viewpoints. Some works of nonfiction examine and discuss a focused topic and include the writer's personal viewpoints. This type of nonfiction is known as which of the following?This type of nonfiction is known as which of the following?a.a. speechspeechb.b. essayessayc.c. lyriclyricd.d. short storyshort story

3.3. In a work of nonfiction that includes the writer's viewpoint, why does the author's style deserve the attention In a work of nonfiction that includes the writer's viewpoint, why does the author's style deserve the attention of readers?of readers?a.a. The author's style helps readers to understand the topic.The author's style helps readers to understand the topic.b.b. The style of the writing is often more important than the topic.The style of the writing is often more important than the topic.c.c. An author's style often reflects his or her personality.An author's style often reflects his or her personality.d.d. Style can lead to bias, and readers need to be alert.Style can lead to bias, and readers need to be alert.

Bell-Ringer: 4-25-13Bell-Ringer: 4-25-131. From details in “Before Hip-Hop Was Hip-Hop,” you can conclude that the author feels which of the 1. From details in “Before Hip-Hop Was Hip-Hop,” you can conclude that the author feels which of the following about present-day hip-hop?following about present-day hip-hop?a.a. It is superior in every way to original hip-hop.It is superior in every way to original hip-hop.b.b. It has lost the international flavor of original hip-hop.It has lost the international flavor of original hip-hop.c.c. It has lost some of the spontaneous joy of original hip-hop.It has lost some of the spontaneous joy of original hip-hop.d.d. Unlike original hip-hop, styles today emphasize dancing over music.Unlike original hip-hop, styles today emphasize dancing over music.

2. According to Rebecca Walker, when did hip-hop first begin to develop as a musical and cultural style?2. According to Rebecca Walker, when did hip-hop first begin to develop as a musical and cultural style?a.a. the 1920sthe 1920sb.b. the 1960sthe 1960sc.c. the 1980sthe 1980sd.d. the 1990sthe 1990s

3. How did Rebecca Walker feel about the big street parties she attended with her friends?3. How did Rebecca Walker feel about the big street parties she attended with her friends?a.a. She was puzzled and disoriented.She was puzzled and disoriented.b.b. She strongly disapproved of the parties.She strongly disapproved of the parties.c.c. She was frightened by the fights that often broke out.She was frightened by the fights that often broke out.d.d. She was enthusiastic and exhilarated.She was enthusiastic and exhilarated.

Exit Slip: 4-25-13Exit Slip: 4-25-131. Biographical writing focuses on which of the following?1. Biographical writing focuses on which of the following?a.a. a writer's treatment of the life of another persona writer's treatment of the life of another personb.b. a person's account of his or her own lifea person's account of his or her own lifec.c. a journalist's interviews with a modern-day personalitya journalist's interviews with a modern-day personalityd.d. a historian's theories about a well-known person's possible motivationsa historian's theories about a well-known person's possible motivations

2. What is the main focus of Carl Sandburg's biography of Lincoln in the selection from 2. What is the main focus of Carl Sandburg's biography of Lincoln in the selection from A Lincoln A Lincoln PrefacePreface??a.a. Lincoln's childhoodLincoln's childhoodb.b. the presidential election of 1860the presidential election of 1860c.c. the assassination of Lincoln in 1865the assassination of Lincoln in 1865d.d. Lincoln's many-sided personalityLincoln's many-sided personality

3. Which of the following best describes the biographical picture that Sandburg paints of Lincoln?3. Which of the following best describes the biographical picture that Sandburg paints of Lincoln?a.a. a warm leader who inspired Northerners and Southerners alikea warm leader who inspired Northerners and Southerners alikeb.b. a complex man who lived in a time of grave crisisa complex man who lived in a time of grave crisisc.c. a president who saw the humor in every situationa president who saw the humor in every situationd.d. a “one-horse lawyer” who was ill-equipped to deal with a civil wara “one-horse lawyer” who was ill-equipped to deal with a civil war

Bell-Ringer: 4-26-13Bell-Ringer: 4-26-131. Establishing a purpose for reading Sandburg's description of Abraham Lincoln can help you to do which 1. Establishing a purpose for reading Sandburg's description of Abraham Lincoln can help you to do which of the following?of the following?a.a. focus on specific informationfocus on specific informationb.b. identify independent clausesidentify independent clausesc.c. write an anecdotewrite an anecdoted.d. evaluate the effectiveness of Lincoln's political opponentsevaluate the effectiveness of Lincoln's political opponents

2. Which of the following does Sandburg's account of the two Quaker women's conversation about 2. Which of the following does Sandburg's account of the two Quaker women's conversation about Lincoln illustrate?Lincoln illustrate?a.a. a formal speecha formal speechb.b. a symbola symbolc.c. a generalizationa generalizationd.d. an anecdotean anecdote

3. Which of the following is an important feature of a good biography?3. Which of the following is an important feature of a good biography?a.a. The author includes an interview with the subject.The author includes an interview with the subject.b.b. The biographer selects a wealthy or powerful individual as the subject.The biographer selects a wealthy or powerful individual as the subject.c.c. The writer restricts the biography to a list of facts, events, or accomplishments in the subject's life.The writer restricts the biography to a list of facts, events, or accomplishments in the subject's life.d.d. The biographer shows why an understanding of the subject's life is meaningful to readers.The biographer shows why an understanding of the subject's life is meaningful to readers.

Exit Slip: 4-26-13Exit Slip: 4-26-131. Which of the following is the best synonym for degenerate?1. Which of the following is the best synonym for degenerate?a.a. grow worsegrow worseb.b. grow oldgrow oldc.c. improve slowlyimprove slowlyd.d. grow depressedgrow depressed

2. Which of the following is most nearly the opposite of hallowed?2. Which of the following is most nearly the opposite of hallowed?a.a. consecratedconsecratedb.b. duplicatedduplicatedc.c. shoutedshoutedd.d. cursedcursed

3. Which of the following verbs is closely related to the meaning of the noun creed?3. Which of the following verbs is closely related to the meaning of the noun creed?a.a. gamblegambleb.b. reflectreflectc.c. doubtdoubtd.d. believebelieve

Unit 6: Literary NonfictionUnit 6: Literary Nonfiction

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Bell-Ringer: 4-29-13Bell-Ringer: 4-29-131. An anecdote is a brief story that illustrates a point. Which of the following statements about Lincoln 1. An anecdote is a brief story that illustrates a point. Which of the following statements about Lincoln is an example of an anecdote in Sandburg's biographical sketch?is an example of an anecdote in Sandburg's biographical sketch?

a.a. “He was a chosen spokesman….”“He was a chosen spokesman….”b.b. “He sent hundreds of telegrams. ‘Suspend death sentence’ or ‘Suspend execution’ of so-and-so, “He sent hundreds of telegrams. ‘Suspend death sentence’ or ‘Suspend execution’ of so-and-so, who was to be shot at sunrise.”who was to be shot at sunrise.”c.c. “The facts and myths of his life are to be an American possession.”“The facts and myths of his life are to be an American possession.”d.d. “Perhaps no human clay pot has held more laughter and tears.”“Perhaps no human clay pot has held more laughter and tears.”

2. What aspect of Abraham Lincoln does Carl Sandburg reflect on in the excerpt from A Lincoln Preface?2. What aspect of Abraham Lincoln does Carl Sandburg reflect on in the excerpt from A Lincoln Preface?a.a. Lincoln's legal backgroundLincoln's legal backgroundb.b. Lincoln's many-sided personalityLincoln's many-sided personalityc.c. Lincoln's simple upbringingLincoln's simple upbringingd.d. Lincoln's ease with languageLincoln's ease with language

3. According to Sandburg, why was Lincoln willing to stick the Constitution “in a hole”?3. According to Sandburg, why was Lincoln willing to stick the Constitution “in a hole”?a.a. He thought the Constitution was an illegal document and should be abolished.He thought the Constitution was an illegal document and should be abolished.b.b. He thought the Constitution was outdated and should be revised.He thought the Constitution was outdated and should be revised.c.c. He believed the Constitution was not valid during a civil war.He believed the Constitution was not valid during a civil war.d.d. He believed it was necessary to violate the Constitution in order to save the Union.He believed it was necessary to violate the Constitution in order to save the Union.

Exit Slip: 4-29-13Exit Slip: 4-29-131. In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” 1. In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963?speech in August 1963?

a.a. the Lincoln Memorialthe Lincoln Memorialb.b. Union StationUnion Stationc.c. the White Housethe White Housed.d. the National Cathedralthe National Cathedral

2. What does King mean when he says that one day “the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places 2. What does King mean when he says that one day “the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places will be made straight”?will be made straight”?

a.a. Americans will enjoy a more efficient highway system.Americans will enjoy a more efficient highway system.b.b. National, state, and local elections will be fairer.National, state, and local elections will be fairer.c.c. Judges will be chosen on the basis of their merits.Judges will be chosen on the basis of their merits.d.d. Racial discrimination and injustice will end.Racial discrimination and injustice will end.

3. Which of the following best states King's persuasive purpose in “I Have a Dream”?3. Which of the following best states King's persuasive purpose in “I Have a Dream”?a.a. He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.b.b. He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.c.c. He wants to challenge his audience to improve the civil rights of all Americans.He wants to challenge his audience to improve the civil rights of all Americans.d.d. He wants America to apologize for the evils of slavery.He wants America to apologize for the evils of slavery.

Bell-Ringer: 4-30-13Bell-Ringer: 4-30-131. In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” 1. In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963?speech in August 1963?a.a. the Lincoln Memorialthe Lincoln Memorialb.b. Union StationUnion Stationc.c. the White Housethe White Housed.d. the National Cathedralthe National Cathedral

2. Which of the following best identifies the “dream” King expresses in his speech?2. Which of the following best identifies the “dream” King expresses in his speech?a.a. more wealth and prosperity for all Americansmore wealth and prosperity for all Americansb.b. power for the disadvantaged and nonvoterspower for the disadvantaged and nonvotersc.c. liberty and justice for all Americansliberty and justice for all Americansd.d. election of more public officials from minority rankselection of more public officials from minority ranks

3. The ending of King's “I Have a Dream” speech evokes a strong feeling of which of the following?3. The ending of King's “I Have a Dream” speech evokes a strong feeling of which of the following?a.a. hope and optimismhope and optimismb.b. fear and isolationfear and isolationc.c. joy and doubtjoy and doubtd.d. anger and disappointmentanger and disappointment

Exit Slip: 4-30-13Exit Slip: 4-30-131. In “Go Deep to the Sewer,” what game does Cosby say is most closely related to stickball?1. In “Go Deep to the Sewer,” what game does Cosby say is most closely related to stickball?a.a. street hockeystreet hockeyb.b. baseballbaseballc.c. lacrosselacrossed.d. footballfootball

2. Why could Bill Cosby not catch passes with “the easy grace” of his heroes?2. Why could Bill Cosby not catch passes with “the easy grace” of his heroes?a.a. He could only dream of a career at Temple University.He could only dream of a career at Temple University.b.b. The traffic often interfered with the boys' throwing and catching passes.The traffic often interfered with the boys' throwing and catching passes.c.c. His mother was concerned that he would be hit by traffic.His mother was concerned that he would be hit by traffic.d.d. His hands were too small to grab the ball firmly while he was running.His hands were too small to grab the ball firmly while he was running.

3. Which of the following is the writer's main purpose of “Go Deep to the Sewer”?3. Which of the following is the writer's main purpose of “Go Deep to the Sewer”?a.a. to informto informb.b. to persuadeto persuadec.c. to entertainto entertaind.d. to complainto complain

Bell-Ringer: 5-1-13Bell-Ringer: 5-1-131. What is Bill Cosby's subject in his essay “Go Deep to the Sewer”?1. What is Bill Cosby's subject in his essay “Go Deep to the Sewer”?a.a. modern traffic congestion in his native Philadelphiamodern traffic congestion in his native Philadelphiab.b. sanitation concerns that affected his childhoodsanitation concerns that affected his childhoodc.c. childhood games in an informal settingchildhood games in an informal settingd.d. his early athletic career that brought him his first successhis early athletic career that brought him his first success

2. One serious issue underlying Cosby's humorous reminiscence in “Go Deep to the Sewer” is2. One serious issue underlying Cosby's humorous reminiscence in “Go Deep to the Sewer” isa.a. the lack of safe conditions in which the boys can play.the lack of safe conditions in which the boys can play.b.b. the hopelessness of the poverty in the boys' neighborhood.the hopelessness of the poverty in the boys' neighborhood.c.c. the unsolved traffic problems in urban areas.the unsolved traffic problems in urban areas.d.d. the way childhood has changed since Cosby's youth.the way childhood has changed since Cosby's youth.

3. A central truth of “Go Deep to the Sewer” is that3. A central truth of “Go Deep to the Sewer” is thata.a. the conditions in less-advantaged neighborhoods should be improved.the conditions in less-advantaged neighborhoods should be improved.b.b. childhood is a time of play regardless of circumstance.childhood is a time of play regardless of circumstance.c.c. the world has changed dramatically since the days when Cosby was a child.the world has changed dramatically since the days when Cosby was a child.d.d. children face potential danger even at play.children face potential danger even at play.

Exit Slip: 5-1-13Exit Slip: 5-1-131. Which of the following means the opposite of renegade?1. Which of the following means the opposite of renegade?a.a. humoroushumorousb.b. loyalloyalc.c. seriousseriousd.d. scarcescarce

2. Which of the following adjectives best describes a feisty dog?2. Which of the following adjectives best describes a feisty dog?a.a. sleepysleepyb.b. alertalertc.c. energeticenergeticd.d. hostilehostile

3. What is the main difference between a speech and an article?3. What is the main difference between a speech and an article?a.a. An article is addressed to readers, while a speech is delivered to a live audience.An article is addressed to readers, while a speech is delivered to a live audience.b.b. A speech is always entertaining, but articles are mainly serious.A speech is always entertaining, but articles are mainly serious.c.c. Speeches contain more descriptive passages than articles.Speeches contain more descriptive passages than articles.d.d. It is permissible to use slang in a speech, but slang should not appear in an article.It is permissible to use slang in a speech, but slang should not appear in an article.

Bell-Ringer: 5-2-13 i-search Bell-Ringer: 5-2-13 i-search 1. An anecdote is a brief story that illustrates a point. Which of the following statements about Lincoln 1. An anecdote is a brief story that illustrates a point. Which of the following statements about Lincoln is an example of an anecdote in Sandburg's biographical sketch?is an example of an anecdote in Sandburg's biographical sketch?

a.a. “He was a chosen spokesman….”“He was a chosen spokesman….”b.b. “He sent hundreds of telegrams. ‘Suspend death sentence’ or ‘Suspend execution’ of so-and-so, “He sent hundreds of telegrams. ‘Suspend death sentence’ or ‘Suspend execution’ of so-and-so, who was to be shot at sunrise.”who was to be shot at sunrise.”c.c. “The facts and myths of his life are to be an American possession.”“The facts and myths of his life are to be an American possession.”d.d. “Perhaps no human clay pot has held more laughter and tears.”“Perhaps no human clay pot has held more laughter and tears.”

2. What aspect of Abraham Lincoln does Carl Sandburg reflect on in the excerpt from A Lincoln Preface?2. What aspect of Abraham Lincoln does Carl Sandburg reflect on in the excerpt from A Lincoln Preface?a.a. Lincoln's legal backgroundLincoln's legal backgroundb.b. Lincoln's many-sided personalityLincoln's many-sided personalityc.c. Lincoln's simple upbringingLincoln's simple upbringingd.d. Lincoln's ease with languageLincoln's ease with language

3. According to Sandburg, why was Lincoln willing to stick the Constitution “in a hole”?3. According to Sandburg, why was Lincoln willing to stick the Constitution “in a hole”?a.a. He thought the Constitution was an illegal document and should be abolished.He thought the Constitution was an illegal document and should be abolished.b.b. He thought the Constitution was outdated and should be revised.He thought the Constitution was outdated and should be revised.c.c. He believed the Constitution was not valid during a civil war.He believed the Constitution was not valid during a civil war.d.d. He believed it was necessary to violate the Constitution in order to save the Union.He believed it was necessary to violate the Constitution in order to save the Union.

Exit Slip: 5-2-13 i-searchExit Slip: 5-2-13 i-search1. In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” 1. In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963?speech in August 1963?

a.a. the Lincoln Memorialthe Lincoln Memorialb.b. Union StationUnion Stationc.c. the White Housethe White Housed.d. the National Cathedralthe National Cathedral

2. What does King mean when he says that one day “the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places 2. What does King mean when he says that one day “the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places will be made straight”?will be made straight”?

a.a. Americans will enjoy a more efficient highway system.Americans will enjoy a more efficient highway system.b.b. National, state, and local elections will be fairer.National, state, and local elections will be fairer.c.c. Judges will be chosen on the basis of their merits.Judges will be chosen on the basis of their merits.d.d. Racial discrimination and injustice will end.Racial discrimination and injustice will end.

3. Which of the following best states King's persuasive purpose in “I Have a Dream”?3. Which of the following best states King's persuasive purpose in “I Have a Dream”?a.a. He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.b.b. He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.c.c. He wants to challenge his audience to improve the civil rights of all Americans.He wants to challenge his audience to improve the civil rights of all Americans.d.d. He wants America to apologize for the evils of slavery.He wants America to apologize for the evils of slavery.

Bell-Ringer: 5-3-13 i-searchBell-Ringer: 5-3-13 i-search1. An anecdote is a brief story that illustrates a point. Which of the following statements about Lincoln 1. An anecdote is a brief story that illustrates a point. Which of the following statements about Lincoln is an example of an anecdote in Sandburg's biographical sketch?is an example of an anecdote in Sandburg's biographical sketch?

a.a. “He was a chosen spokesman….”“He was a chosen spokesman….”b.b. “He sent hundreds of telegrams. ‘Suspend death sentence’ or ‘Suspend execution’ of so-and-so, “He sent hundreds of telegrams. ‘Suspend death sentence’ or ‘Suspend execution’ of so-and-so, who was to be shot at sunrise.”who was to be shot at sunrise.”c.c. “The facts and myths of his life are to be an American possession.”“The facts and myths of his life are to be an American possession.”d.d. “Perhaps no human clay pot has held more laughter and tears.”“Perhaps no human clay pot has held more laughter and tears.”

2. What aspect of Abraham Lincoln does Carl Sandburg reflect on in the excerpt from A Lincoln Preface?2. What aspect of Abraham Lincoln does Carl Sandburg reflect on in the excerpt from A Lincoln Preface?a.a. Lincoln's legal backgroundLincoln's legal backgroundb.b. Lincoln's many-sided personalityLincoln's many-sided personalityc.c. Lincoln's simple upbringingLincoln's simple upbringingd.d. Lincoln's ease with languageLincoln's ease with language

3. According to Sandburg, why was Lincoln willing to stick the Constitution “in a hole”?3. According to Sandburg, why was Lincoln willing to stick the Constitution “in a hole”?a.a. He thought the Constitution was an illegal document and should be abolished.He thought the Constitution was an illegal document and should be abolished.b.b. He thought the Constitution was outdated and should be revised.He thought the Constitution was outdated and should be revised.c.c. He believed the Constitution was not valid during a civil war.He believed the Constitution was not valid during a civil war.d.d. He believed it was necessary to violate the Constitution in order to save the Union.He believed it was necessary to violate the Constitution in order to save the Union.

Exit Slip: 5-3-13 i-searchExit Slip: 5-3-13 i-search1. In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” 1. In front of which building in Washington, D.C., did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., deliver his “I Have a Dream” speech in August 1963?speech in August 1963?

a.a. the Lincoln Memorialthe Lincoln Memorialb.b. Union StationUnion Stationc.c. the White Housethe White Housed.d. the National Cathedralthe National Cathedral

2. What does King mean when he says that one day “the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places 2. What does King mean when he says that one day “the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places will be made straight”?will be made straight”?

a.a. Americans will enjoy a more efficient highway system.Americans will enjoy a more efficient highway system.b.b. National, state, and local elections will be fairer.National, state, and local elections will be fairer.c.c. Judges will be chosen on the basis of their merits.Judges will be chosen on the basis of their merits.d.d. Racial discrimination and injustice will end.Racial discrimination and injustice will end.

3. Which of the following best states King's persuasive purpose in “I Have a Dream”?3. Which of the following best states King's persuasive purpose in “I Have a Dream”?a.a. He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.He wants everyone in his audience to register to vote.b.b. He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.He wants Americans to appreciate their heritage more.c.c. He wants to challenge his audience to improve the civil rights of all Americans.He wants to challenge his audience to improve the civil rights of all Americans.d.d. He wants America to apologize for the evils of slavery.He wants America to apologize for the evils of slavery.