Refer to your Expeditions in Reading book for a complete version of this text. Which two key details from “The Most Famous Woman in America” best support the idea that Barton establishes the American Red Cross to assist people during war and during peace?

“There were only a few Red Cross rules, she explained. The most important was that all men who were wounded in war would be cared for.”

“‘It will help whenever there is a fire, flood, cyclone, hurricane, earthquake, or other disaster where it can be of use.’”

“Again she had started something that had never been done before by anyone, man or woman, in this country.”

“‘I myself am serving without pay and so are these officers. Our only thought is to make the American Red Cross a success.’”

Read the excerpt from “Young Frederick Douglass.”

In his spare time, he began speaking about his life as a slave and the evil of a system that bought and sold human beings. He toured New England states as a speaker for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. Eloquent and passionate, Douglass held his audiences spellbound.

Because of his eloquence, many people did not believe that Douglass had ever been illiterate and a slave.

Question 1
Part A

What is the meaning of eloquent as it is used in the excerpt?

appealing to emotions rather than stating facts

powerfully expressing ideas and feelings when speaking or writing

showing extreme anger and frustration

using persuasion to convince others to change their opinions
Question 2
Part B

Highlight the context that best helps the reader understand the meaning of eloquent.

Read the excerpt from “Young Frederick Douglass.”

In his spare time, he began speaking about his life as a slave and the evil of a system that bought and sold human beings. He toured New England states as a speaker for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society. Eloquent and passionate, Douglass held his audiences spellbound.

Because of his eloquence, many people did not believe that Douglass had ever been illiterate and a slave.

Question 1
Part A

What is the meaning of eloquent as it is used in the excerpt?

appealing to emotions rather than stating facts

powerfully expressing ideas and feelings when speaking or writing

showing extreme anger and frustration

using persuasion to convince others to change their opinions
Question 2
Part B

Highlight the context that best helps the reader understand the meaning of eloquent.