Repetition & Patterns in Historical Context

English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on Parallelism as a language technique, with questions based on historical setting passages for Grade 8 students.

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Repetition & Patterns in Historical Context

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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Parallelism in Historical Texts

In the speech delivered by President Lincoln during the Civil War, he emphasized unity and resolve by stating, "With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right." These repeated structures reinforce his call for compassion and strength, inspiring a nation torn apart. The repetition of 'with' at the beginning of each clause creates a rhythm that emphasizes the collective effort needed to heal the nation.
1.
What type of language technique is primarily used in the sentence, and how does it contribute to the speech's impact?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the repeated phrase used at the beginning of each clause in the passage.
[1 mark]
3.
How does the use of parallel structure influence the tone of Lincoln's speech?
[2 marks]
4.
Choose the correct option: Which of the following best describes the purpose of using parallelism in this context?
[1 mark]
Aa) To confuse the audience
Bb) To make the speech more persuasive and memorable
Cc) To lengthen the speech unnecessarily
Dd) To introduce humor
5.
Write a brief explanation of how parallelism can be used to strengthen a political speech.
6.
Identify the pattern of repetition in the phrase: 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.'
[2 marks]
7.
Explain how the pattern of parallelism enhances the persuasive effect of Dr. King's quote.
[2 marks]
8.
Create a short paragraph using parallelism to describe an important historical event.

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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