Question

this sacred soil
directions write the answers to these questions. use complete sentences.

1. what religion did chief seattle later become?

1. how did chief seattle’s people earn their living?

1. why did chief seattle not want the city to be named after him?

1. how was this problem solved so that the city could be named seattle?

1. what type of nonfiction is this selection?

1. what is voice?

1. give one example of alliteration from the selection.

1. name three places chief seattle says the white man will not be alone.

1. why does chief seattle say that the white man should deal with his people kindly?

1. what is the purpose of this selection?

Explanation:

These questions are about analyzing a text ("This Sacred Soil") related to Chief Seattle. To answer them, one would need to refer to the content of the text. For example, question 1 about Chief Seattle's later religion would require knowledge from the text (he became a Christian). Question 2 about how his people earned a living would involve details from the text (likely fishing, hunting, etc.). Question 3 about why he didn't want the city named after him would be based on his beliefs or cultural views presented in the text. And so on for the other questions, all requiring close reading and comprehension of the non - fiction text (question 5 asks about the type of non - fiction, which is likely a biography or historical account).

Answer:

s:

1. Chief Seattle later became a Christian.
2. Chief Seattle's people (the Suquamish and Duwamish) earned their living mainly by fishing, hunting, and gathering.
3. Chief Seattle did not want the city to be named after him because he believed that names were sacred and that a person's name should not be used for a place in such a way, or he was modest and felt unworthy of such an honor (the exact reason would be based on the text's portrayal).
4. The problem was solved by convincing Chief Seattle that the naming was a sign of respect and honor, or through some form of negotiation (the specific solution is based on the text).
5. This selection is a biography (or historical non - fiction) as it focuses on the life and views of Chief Seattle.
6. In writing, voice is the unique style, tone, and personality that an author or speaker conveys through their words, showing their attitude and perspective.
7. An example of alliteration from the selection (assuming the text has it, e.g., if the text has "sacred soil" or "mighty mountains", but the exact example depends on the text) would be a phrase with repeated initial consonant sounds.
8. Three places Chief Seattle says the White Man will not be alone are in the forests, on the shores, and in the mountains (the exact places are based on the text's content).
9. Chief Seattle says the White Man should deal with his people kindly because his people are the guardians of the land's spirits, or because kindness will lead to a better relationship and the land will be more harmonious (the reason is based on the text's message).
10. The purpose of this selection is to inform readers about Chief Seattle, his beliefs, his people's way of life, and to convey his views on the relationship between his people and the White Man, or to preserve the history and culture of the Suquamish and Duwamish people through the story of Chief Seattle.