Can someone please help me!! Warm-Up
Read this summary of the topic that is the focus of the
speeches: states' rights.
Presently, the United States Constitution gives rights
or powers to state governments that are distinct from
those given to the federal government. According to
the Constitution, states have the power to make
certain decisions, such as how to run public schools.
Another example of powers reserved for states is the
ability to control and carry out all levels of elections,
whether they are national, state, or local races.
However, there are some powers, like declaring war,
that are given only to the federal government.
Now, have a discussion with a friend or family
member to talk about these questions:
What is the main point the author makes about
the topic?
How did you figure that out?

How does the use of theme in a speech differ from theme in a written work? o a. in a speech, the theme also gives extra details about the topic. o b. in a speech, the theme is also used as an organizational tool. onc. in a speech, the theme also to establish a sense of authority. o d. in a speech, the theme also uses evidence to support a claim.

Which of the following statements is a claim of definition?

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "rainsford! " screamed the general. "how in god's name did you get here? " "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." the general sucked in his breath and smiled. "i congratulate you," he said. "you have won the game." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." the general made one of his deepest bows. "i see," he said. "splendid! one of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. the other will sleep in this very excellent bed. on guard, rainsford." . . he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided. adrian is writing an essay about "the most dangerous game.” which detail from the excerpt best supports his idea that rainsford is unchanged and still feels that the hunter is justified in killing the hunted? a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided.