02.05B Evaluating Student Responses.  Lakewood High School, Saint Petersburg ENGLISH 100142

Directions: There are two parts to this assignment. Follow the directions for each part and complete
the graphic organizer below.
Part 1—Review question 1 from the 2005 AP English Language and Composition Exam. Answer
the following questions in complete sentences:
1. What is the historical context of the passage?
1. This lecture was written before the 19th century, before slavery was abolished
2. What ideas and rhetorical strategies are similar between Jefferson’s Declaration and
Stewart’s lecture?
1. Both, Jefferson’s declaration and Stewarts lecture have the same idea, they both
yearn for freedom. They both use emotion in their tone and their use of diction to
help relay their message.
3. What is Stewart’s purpose?
1. Stewart’s purpose is to tell people about the unfair treatment to servants