English II Quote Analysis for the Final

10th Grade Quote Analysis (Final Preparation) Answer the following prompts and analyze the quote. “Nearly all people can stand adversity, but if you want to test a person’s character, give him or her power.” - Abraham Lincoln • Who wrote the quote? What do you know about this person? • Explain what this quote tells you, the reader, about the character speaking. • Do you agree with this quote? Why? Why not? • Summarize the quote in your own words. • Can you compare this quote to another meaningful quote that expresses a similar message? Write the quote and explain the similarities between the two. • Can you find an example in the real world where this quote rings true? • Find examples in the sophomore texts where this quote rings true and explain the quote’s relevance and importance within the larger context of the books and plays.