martedì 18 giugno 2024

Incontro 11

 Incontro 11

 

  • Talk about communities and relationships
  • Talk about nature and social problems
  • Use the conditionals
  • Speculate about what might be true or possible using may and might
  • Talk about things I have to do in the present and had to do in the past

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1
What was Barack Obama's public profile prior to his 2004 speech?
a
He was a well-established politician with national recognition.
b
He was a rising star in the Democratic party.
c
He was a relatively unknown first-term senator.
d
He was a controversial and polarizing figure.
2
Which aspect of Obama's family background helped make his story part of the "larger American story"?
a
His father's foreign birth and upbringing.
b
His mother's diverse ethnic and religious heritage.
c
His grandparent's experiences as immigrants and World War II veterans.
d
His parents' interracial marriage and his multiracial identity.
3
What was the primary goal of Obama's 2004 speech, according to the passage?
a
To criticize the policies and divisiveness of the Bush administration.
b
To rally support for his future presidential campaign.
c
To introduce himself to a national audience and share his personal story.
d
To offer a message of unity, hope, and optimism in a polarized time.
4
Which rhetorical techniques did Obama use effectively in the speech, as described in the passage?
a
Repetition, metaphor, and rhetorical questions.
b
Concrete details, storytelling, and antithesis.
c
Humor, personal anecdotes, and dramatic pauses.
d
Technical jargon, complex sentence structures, and passive voice.
5
How does the passage characterize Obama's speaking style and delivery in the 2004 speech?
a
Solemn, reserved, and subdued.
b
Energetic, dynamic, and charismatic.
c
Monotonous, scripted, and lacking passion.
d
Overly theatrical, exaggerated, and distracting.
6
What was the central message or theme that Obama conveyed in his 2004 speech, according to the passage?
a
The need for more diversity and representation in the Democratic party.
b
The growing divide between urban and rural communities in the US.
c
The importance of personal liberty and individual responsibility.
d
The call for unity, cooperation, and transcending partisan divides.
7
What does the passage suggest was the broader significance or impact of Obama's 2004 speech?
a
It marked the beginning of his rise to national prominence.
b
It highlighted the ongoing racial and ideological tensions in American politics.
c
It served as a blueprint for his future presidential campaign messaging.
d
It embodied a spirit of hope and optimism in a time of political cynicism.










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1
What qualities do you think make a great political speech?
2
How important is it for a political figure to connect their personal story with the larger American narrative?
3
Do you believe that political speeches have the power to unite a divided country?
4
How effective do you think repetition and contrast are in delivering a powerful message in a speech?
5
In your opinion, what role does hope play in political discourse and decision-making?


    Correct Answers:
    1
    c 2d 3d 4 b 5b 6d 7a


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