Question

Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066.

Whereas the successful prosecution of the war requires every possible protection against espionage and against sabotage to national-defense material, national-defense premises, and national-defense utilities . . . .

Which word from the excerpt has a negative connotation?
premises
sabotage
utilities
defense 2Although it is not directly stated in the order, it was assumed that individuals in Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066 were targeted for internment because
they had committed crimes in the past.
they were Japanese American.
they were opposed to war.
they were unable to meet their basic needs. 3Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".

I saw Denise today in Geography class.
She was sitting on the other side of the room.
“You’re trying to start a war,” she said, “giving secrets
away to the Enemy. Why can’t you keep your big
mouth shut?”

Which is represented within these lines?
imprisonment of the innocent
misrepresentation of foreigners
loss of friendship
death of childhood innocence 4Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".

I saw Denise today in Geography class.
She was sitting on the other side of the room.
“You’re trying to start a war,” she said, “giving secrets
away to the Enemy. Why can’t you keep your big
mouth shut?”

Which is represented within these lines?
imprisonment of the innocent
misrepresentation of foreigners
loss of friendship
death of childhood innocence 5 Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066".

I gave her a packet of tomato seeds
and asked her to plant them for me, told her
when the first tomato ripened
she’d miss me.

The narrator gives the impression that
she is an amateur gardener.
she is, in fact, guilty of espionage.
she is hoping the Americans win the war.
she will be gone for a long time. 6Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's Executive Order No. 9066.

I hereby further authorize and direct all Executive Departments, independent establishments and other Federal Agencies, to assist the Secretary of War or the said Military Commanders in carrying out this Executive Order, including the furnishing of medical aid, hospitalization, food, clothing, transportation, use of land, shelter, and other supplies, equipment, utilities, facilities, and services.

Which statement best describes President Roosevelt’s use of vocabulary in the excerpt?
Roosevelt uses loaded language to appeal to the fear and anger the American people have for the Japanese.
Roosevelt uses objective language to influence the American public with logic and reason.
Roosevelt uses objective language to emphasize his authority and garner support in the execution of the order.
Roosevelt uses loaded language to appeal to the emotions of the American public and to maintain their trust.

Answer 1

1. sabotage

2. they were Japanese American.

3. loss of friendship

4. loss of friendship

5. she will be gone for a long time.

6. Roosevelt uses objective language to emphasize his authority and garner support in the execution of the order.