Chief Joseph Flashcards
1
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Mode
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Spoken speech
2
Q
What is ‘the little children are freezing to death ‘ an example of
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Emotive language
3
Q
What style of repetition does he use
A
- anaphora
4
Q
How does the syntax change when he is in Washington ?
A
- longer sentences as he needs to be more professional and collective
5
Q
Where is the link to the Americana dream ?
A
‘Treat all men alike’
6
Q
Contextual points
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- in 1877, the Nez Pierce were ordered to a reservation but they refused to go
- Chief Joseph instead tried to lead 800 of his people to Canada - fighting the US army - they were trapped
- after a 5 day fight the remaining 400 were beaten
7
Q
Examples of figurative language
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‘My heart is sick and sad‘ metaphor in surrender speech
’it makes my heart sick ‘ in Washington speech. Repetition of ^ in surrender speech
‘My heart is heavy ‘ towards end of speech
