Question

part a
a student uses an online dictionary to determine that the denotation of resolve is to decide firmly on a course of action. which phrase from the passage best provides context to help the student determine the connotation of resolve?
a we take increased devotion to that cause
bremaining before us
c a new birth of freedom
d it is rather for us to be here

part b
based on the context, what kind of connotation does resolve have?
a negative
b both negative and positive
c positive
d neutral

how does the figurative language a new birth of freedom (paragraph 2) support the authors logical appeal in this paragraph? (ela.8.r3.4)
a it uses metaphor to logically frame the civil war as a transformative event, suggesting that the sacrifices made will lead to a stronger, freer nation.
b it uses simile to compare the nation to a newborn, emphasizing innocence and vulnerability.
c it uses hyperbole to exaggerate the impact of the war, making the audience feel emotionally overwhelmed.
d it uses irony to highlight the contradiction between freedom and the ongoing conflict.

literary analysis (ela.8.r2.4 and ela.8.r3.4)
prompt: in his gettysburg address, president lincoln honors the soldiers who died in battle. however, his speech also presents a powerful argument about the future of the nation.
write an essay analyzing lincolns greater objective in the speech. track how lincoln develops his argument and explain the types of reasoning he uses to support it. then, explain how his use of rhetorical devices (such as repetition, figurative language, or emotional appeals) helps strengthen his message. use specific quotes and details from the text to support your ideas.

Explanation:

Para determinar la connotación de una palabra, se necesitan palabras o frases en el contexto que den pistas sobre el tono y la actitud. En el caso de "resolver", la frase "we take increased devotion to that cause" sugiere un compromiso y determinación positivos, lo que ayuda a entender la connotación positiva de la palabra. La frase "a new birth of freedom" es una metáfora que presenta la guerra civil como un evento transformador que llevará a una nación más fuerte y libre.

Answer:

Part A: A. "we take increased devotion to that cause"
Part B: C. positiva
For the essay - related prompt, Lincoln en el Discurso de Gettysburg honra a los soldados caídos y busca unir a la nación. Utiliza metáforas como "a new birth of freedom" para representar el cambio y la esperanza. La repetición, como "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth", enfatiza la importancia de la democracia. Las apelaciones emocionales, como recordar los sacrificios de los soldados, ayudan a conectar con la audiencia y fortalecen su mensaje de unidad y progreso. Sin embargo, como se pide un ensayo, se deben desarrollar estos puntos con más detalle, citando específicamente del texto del discurso.