Benjamin Franklin's Speech and Wheatley's Poem

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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What is the MAIN point of "Speech in the Convention"?

To "Hussle and Motivate"

The Constitutional Convention should support the Constitution because it is as good as it is likely to be.

The delegates at the Constitutional Convention are not perfect.

Benjamin Franklin wanted to show off that he was very smart and that he was never wrong.

2.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

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According to "Speech in the Convention", why does Franklin want the delegates to support the Constitution strongly despite any personal reservations they may have?

because doing so guarantees that the principles of the Constitution will be administered well

because doing so will inspire public confidence in the delegates' leadership

because Franklin views the document as a product of their joint wisdom

because Franklin does not have time to be babysitting these men longer than he already has

3.

Multiple Choice

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In "Speech in the Convention", which of these views of government does Franklin most clearly express?

Corrupt rulers breed disillusion and rebellion

He is always right, he is perfect, and there is no other person like him.

Good governments are created by trial and error

Any well-run government can benefit the people

4.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

According to Franklin in his speech, how will approving the Constitution affect the country's relationships with foreign nations?

It will frustrate the hopes of nations unfriendly to the United States

It will cause all other nations to be jealous of the United States

It will show that the United states is superior like the grocery store on Western.

It will cause all other nations to see the United States as a leader and make them bow down when they come to our town.

5.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is Franklin's purpose in posing the rhetorical question: "From such assembly can a perfect production be expected?"

To show that the character faults of the delegates seriously outweigh their joint wisdom, and the result will be poor.

To argue that it would be unreasonable to demand an ideal Constitution from flawed human beings

to make the delegates think and to catch their attention because some of them were falling asleep.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why did Franklin use the French Lady as an anecdote?

To lighten up the mood and kindly break the news to the delegates that they are not perfect.

because he got jokes

because the story of the French Lady had a good moral.

He wanted to show off his French

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Listeners appreciated the speech's brevity. Choose the best definition for brevity

full of brief sentences

stated in a brief way

The quality of being brief

a brief action

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"It is therefore the older I grow, the more apt I am to doubt my own judgement"

Logos

Ethos

Tacos

Pathos

9.

Multiple Choice

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"If every one of us...were to report the objections he has had to it...we might prevent its being generally received."

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Rolos

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Repeating a phrase at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis.

Anaphora

Parallel Structure

Alliteration

Assonance

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Logos is...

A persuasive appeal to logic

A persuasive appeal to emotion

A persuasive appeal to moral character

A persuasive appeal to faith

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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Pathos is...

A persuasive appeal to faith

A persuasive appeal to emotion

A persuasive appeal to logic/reason

None of the above

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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Ethos is...

A persuasive appeal to logic and reason

A persuasive appeal to the author's moral character

A persuasive appeal to emotion

A persuasive appeal to faith

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

According to "Speech in the Convention", why does Franklin want the delegates to support the Constitution strongly despite any personal reservations they may have?

because doing so guarantees that the principles of the Constitution will be administered well

because doing so will inspire public confidence in the delegates' leadership

because Franklin views the document as a product of their joint wisdom

because Franklin does not have time to be babysitting these men longer than he already has

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the poem "To His Excellency.." the goddess is used to symbolize

General Washington's leadership

Britain during the Revolutionary War

General Washington's military career

the American colonies during the Revolutionary War

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The poet describes General Washington as…

a great leader for peace that can bring an end to the revolution

a god that should be worshipped like the goddess

a brave and moral leader who can defend America in both peacetime and war

a ruthless and brutal leader who will annihilate the enemy

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What challenges does the poet suggest Washington has?

He must ignore the goddess Columbia's state

He must fight against the goddess Columbia's fury

He must defend America against its enemies

He must restrain his hunger for power and dominion over the colonies

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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According to the poet Washington will

conquer every nation with the goddess by his side

earn both material wealth and lasting honor as the leader of America

be the king and rule with the goddess

build a mansion with a golden throne where he can rule America

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When Franklin cites his age and experience as the source for his belief in compromise, he is making an appeal to

pathos

logos

ethos

pity

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When Franklin uses two humorous anecdotes to support his argument for compromise, he is making an appeal to

pathos

ethos

logos

buy him a drink

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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When Franklin reasons that a unified Constitution will create stability among the states and project strength to foreign nations, he is making an appeal to

ethos

logos

pathos

humor

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Basically, Franklin attempts to persuade his fellow delegates from divergent points of view to do what?

argue some more

adopt the constitution since it is perfect

wait a few more days and think about it

compromise now with an imperfect document

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In Wheatley's poem, it says, "She [America] flashes dreadful in refulgent arms." Refulgent means

mighty

shining brightly

awesome

unfolding

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

If one is flying an "ensign," one is flying a

kite

plane

flag

the letter N

25.

Open Ended

5 mins

1 pt

What do you know of the legacy of George Washington? How does this poem relate to the legacy he has left on U.S. history? Write a paragraph on what you know or have been taught concerning our nation's first president.

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