
Cezar Chavez Speech Analysis
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
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Michael Woodall
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Open Ended
What is one example of ethos--an appeal based on one's authority, experience, credibility or expertise--in Chavez's speech?
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Open Ended
What is one example of pathos--an appeal based on emotion--that Chavez uses in his speech?
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Multiple Choice
Chavez cites the cancer rate in McFarland, California as 400 percent above the normal rate. This is primarily an example of
pathos
ethos
logos
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Open Ended
Explain why the mention of California Governor George Deukmejian, an authority figure, is NOT an example of ethos in this speech.
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Open Ended
On your copy of the speech, circle the examples of repetition you see in the text.
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Open Ended
What is the effect of the repetition Chavez uses in his speech?
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Multiple Choice
Chavez says, ". . . any level of [pesticide] exposure is too much. Isn't that the standard of protection you would ask for your family and your children? Isn't that the standard of protection you would demand for yourself?" These are examples of
metaphor
hyperbole
rhetorical questions
synechdoche
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Open Ended
Writers and speakers choose their diction--their specific word choice--carefully to create a desired effect and have maximum impact. Locate an example of Chavez's diction--his word choice--that is especially effective in communicating his message or serving his purpose AND explain why you think it is effective.
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Multiple Choice
Chavez quotes The Bible near the end of his speech. This is primarily an example of which persuasive technique?
logos
pathos
ethos
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Open Ended
Last question: What is the purpose of Chavez's speech? Quote a line from it that tells you this is his purpose.
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