Question

1.) When determining the appropriate presentation type for an assignment, what should writers take into consideration? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)

audience

task

purpose

research

medium

syntax

2.) Purpose: To inform

Audience: General audience without subject matter expertise

Task: Present recent findings about an ancient civilization from an archaeological dig

Use the information to answer the question.

Which presentation description is most appropriate for this research assignment?

(1 point)

a narrative essay that describes the history of archaeology

an explanatory essay detailing the discovery of artifacts

a museum exhibit detailing the ways of life of early peoples

a podcast with interviews of donors to research foundations

3.) Which set of statements is most logical and well-reasoned?(1 point)

The U.S. Civil War was an important event in the history of the United States. All of the statues in the local public park show historical figures from different eras in U.S. history. So, the statues of Confederate soldiers should be allowed to remain in the park.

Dress codes in public places often forbid the wearing of masks and disguises that make a person’s identity unclear. People who commit crimes often wear masks to hide their identities so that they will not get caught. So, dress codes help prevent crimes.

Residents of Washington, DC, are U.S. citizens who are denied representation in Congress because Washington, DC, is not a state. Representation is a right of all citizens that our founding fathers fought for. So, Washington, DC, should be made a state.

Robots are capable of performing many jobs with even greater skill and accuracy than humans. People need jobs so that they can make money and be functional members of society. So, robots and artificial intelligence are bad for human society.

4.)
"Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy"
by President John F. Kennedy

And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.

My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God’s work must truly be our own.





John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Use the excerpt from President John F. Kennedy’s 1961 inauguration speech to answer the question.

President Kennedy employs repetition in this excerpt for what purpose?

(1 point)

to persuade his audience to accept his position

to stress the importance of the moment

to create unity among all of his listeners

to deliver a call of action to his audience

5.) For what reason might a speaker modulate their tone when delivering a speech?(1 point)

to grab the audience’s attention

to create a balanced rhythm as they speak

to ensure their audience can understand them

to clarify the meaning of their words

Answer 1

1.) audience; task; purpose

2.) an explanatory essay detailing the discovery of artifacts

3.) Residents of Washington, DC, are U.S. citizens who are denied representation in Congress because Washington, DC, is not a state. Representation is a right of all citizens that our founding fathers fought for. So, Washington, DC, should be made a state.

4.) to deliver a call of action to his audience

5.) to clarify the meaning of their words