lit – Flashcard

ideology

Explains how the universe, earth, and life began.

A story that explains how something came to exist

the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)

A character or figure common in Native American and African literature who uses his ingenuity to defeat enemies and escape difficult situations. They are most often animals, such as the spider, hare, or coyote, although they may take the form of humans as well.

(theology) being determined in advance

characterized by short words, direct statements, and references to ordinary, everyday objects

English Protestants who would not accept allegiance in any form to the Church of England. Included the Pilgrims and Quakers

A belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response

A popular Enlightenment era belief that there is a God, but that God isn't involved in people's lives or in revealing truths to prophets.

A major change

From the Greek for "orator," this term describes the principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively.

Credibility

A QUALITY THAT CAUSES A FEELING OF PITY OR SORROW, Appeal to emotion

A Greek term that means "word"; an appeal to logic; one of Aristotle's three rhetorical appeals

emotive imagery

Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis

Phrases or sentences of a similar construction/meaning placed side by side, balancing each other

Expressing the same idea in different words to clarify and stress key points

A question asked merely for rhetorical effect and not requiring an answer

A bestselling book written by Benjamin Franklin that was a compilation of many different sayings

" I know not what course other may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death" Summary: In Patrick Henry's speech, he says that he must respectfully disagree with the previous speeches. He believes that the actions of the British mean that they are preparing for war. The colonists have tried to discuss the problem, but they are being ignored. Henry claims that the war has already begun. The colonists' only choices are to fight or to become slaves. In Benjamin Franklin's speech, he expresses his doubts about the Constitution. However, he still approves of the document. He supports his opinions with several reasons. Franklin feels that this Constitution is the best document that imperfect men can offer. He also thinks that it is important to show complete support for the Constitution. Rhetorical Devices Used: Restatement - repeating an idea in different ways Repetition - restating an idea using the same words Parallelism - repeating similar grammatical structures Rhetorical questions - questions that have an obvious answer and are not meant to be verbally answered

The document I'm analyzing is Tecumseh's speech to the Osages that was written in the winter of 1811-1812. I chose this speech by Tecumseh, a Shawnee leader, because he made an effort to do everything he can to not let the white people infiltrate the grounds on which he built his life on. He brings up the issue that the reason why the others tribes didn't survive or was forced off their land was because they didn't help each other out. The same thing will happen to the Shawnee tribe and the Osages if they do not form an alliance. Tecumseh didn't stand by and let the White settlers, businesses and the US army take over his home, he spoke out to different tribes to get everyone that was left to unite and defend what is theirs. Tecumseh also brings up the point that they have treated the white men with hospitality and warmth and in return get nothing but animosity. This source is reliable because during this time there was a war going on to drive the Indians off their land either by force or death.

Wheatley. talking to imagination as a being, style by italicizing words to force and show personification, Imagination! who can sing thy force

Written by Phillis Wheatly. In this poem Wheatly expresses how she is grateful to have been taken from Africa because she was given the oppurtunity to grow close/familiar with God.