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  1. What is Chief Tecumseh’s purpose in this speech? How would you describe the stance he takes regarding Governor Harrison? How would you describe his tone?

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    Exploring the Text: - What is Chief Tecumseh’s purpose in this speech? How would you describe the stance he takes regarding Governor Harrison? How would you describe his tone?
  2. What analogy does Tecumseh develop in paragraph 3? How does it contribute to his argument?

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    Exploring the Text: - What analogy does Tecumseh develop in paragraph 3? How does it contribute to his argument?
  3. What is the rhetorical effect of beginning nearly every paragraph with “Brother”?

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    Exploring the Text: - What is the rhetorical effect of beginning nearly every paragraph with “Brother”?
  4. How does Tecumseh illustrate the cultural divide between Indians and whites?

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    Exploring the Text: - How does Tecumseh illustrate the cultural divide between Indians and whites?
  5. How do Tecumseh’s comparisons, particularly his rhetorical question in paragraph 6, contribute to his argument?

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    Exploring the Text: - How do Tecumseh’s comparisons, particularly his rhetorical question in paragraph 6, contribute to his argument?
  6. Near the end of the speech Tecumseh says that “we will take the powder and refuse the tomahawk” (par. 7). What does he mean? What are the implications of that statement?

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    Exploring the Text: - Near the end of the speech Tecumseh says that “we will take the powder and refuse the tomahawk” (par. 7). What does he mean? What are the implications of that statement?
  7. Identify two places in the speech where Tecumseh seems to be delivering a threat. Identify two places where the speech seems an earnest plea. Overall, would you characterize the speech as more of a sincere plea or a veiled threat? Explain.

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    Exploring the Text: - Identify two places in the speech where Tecumseh seems to be delivering a threat. Identify two places where the speech seems an earnest plea. Overall, would you characterize the speech as more of a sincere plea or a veiled threat? Explain.