English III Unit 2 test Flashcards
Who is the most famous citizen in Western World?
Benjamin Franklin
Who never received a formal education?
Benjamin Franklin
Who embodied the American way of thinking?
Benjamin Franklin
Model autobiography
Lacks elegance and imaginative expression
Who depicts American “work ethic” (moral principles or values)?
Benjamin Franklin
Who is clear, forceful and a witty writer?
Benjamin Franklin
Who is the most scholarly?
Thomas Jefferson
Who is the reason for the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who used parallelism to list grievances and make arguments stronger and easier to follow?
Thomas Jefferson
Who is important related to war as their alternative?
Thomas Jefferson
Who is known for their significant literary and political works of the century?
Thomas Paine
Who’s style was clear, simple, direct, and witty?
Thomas Paine
Who appealed to people emotionally and mentally?
Thomas Paine
Who is known as the best writer in patriotic cause?
Thomas Paine
Impious
Lacking reverence for God
Infidel
A person who holds no religious belief
Persuasion
Is writing meant to convince readers to think or act in a certain way
Audience
The person or group of people the author intends to reach
Charged words
Contain strong connotations likely to produce an emotional response
What is the genre of Benjamin Franklin?
Autobiography
What is the genre of Thomas Jefferson?
Historical Document
What is the genre of Thomas Paine?
Persuasive Essay
What is the literary significance of Benjamin Franklin?
It shows the American work ethic and depicts a certain type of lifestyle
What is the literary significance of Thomas Paine?
To build moral
He criticizes loyalists and promises a more glorious triumph
