Question

the adams & revere time capsule: a glimpse into the past
in 1795, governor samuel adams and paul revere buried a lead container beneath the cornerstone of the massachusetts state house. this historical time capsule was intended to represent the growth and aspirations of the newly independent united states. for over two centuries, it remained undisturbed, preserving artifacts from the dawn of american democracy until its rediscovery in 2014. analyzing this piece of history allows us to see exactly what our founders valued most for the future.
a stone monument commemorates the sesquicentennial time capsule
vocabulary in context
in paragraph 3 of the text, the author uses the word emblazon to describe the symbols on the capsules lid. use the context clues to define it.

1. identify context clues from the text:
2. write your own definition of emblazon:

understanding the thesis statement
a thesis statement is the main argument or central point of an article. it is often found in the introduction and guides the direction of the entire piece of writing.
based on your reading of the introduction and overview, what is the central thesis of the art regarding the samuel adams and paul revere time capsule?
about how time capsules started, how they work, why their im and what it is. i understand that this is a way see what history founders valued the most.

Explanation:

For the vocabulary section: The image shows a time capsule monument with clearly marked, prominent text; this serves as context for "emblazon" as it relates to marked, visible symbols on a lid. For the thesis section: The introductory text states the capsule represents early U.S. growth/aspirations, and analyzing it reveals founders' core values.

Answer:

1. Context clues: The image of the time capsule monument with large, clearly inscribed text (symbols/words) on its surface, paired with the reference to symbols on the capsule's lid.
2. Definition of 'emblazon': To inscribe or display (a symbol, word, or design) prominently and clearly on a surface.
3. Central thesis: The Adams & Revere time capsule, buried in 1795 to represent the newly independent U.S.'s growth and aspirations, preserves artifacts from early American democracy, and analyzing it reveals what the nation's founders valued most for the future.