Literature Works
Persuasive techniques
Figurative Language
Famous People
100

Text written in 1776 declaring the 13 existing colonies independent from Great Britain

Declaration of Independence

100

The persuasive technique used in the following: "Everybody is using it, you should too!"

Bandwagon

100

Comparing things using like or as

Simile

100

The man known for his famous quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"

Patrick Henry

200

The poem describing the different types of workers in America working in harmony to create a great country.

"I hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman

200

The persuasive technique used in the following: "This product is only $99.99!"

Price Appeal

200

Comparing things WITHOUT like or as

Metaphor

200

The man known for his aphorism(also one of the founding fathers) 

Ben Franklin

300

Poem written in response to "I Hear America Singing" saying how the lack of cultural inclusion was offensive. 

"To Walt Whitman" by Angela de Hoyos 

300

Uses facts, numbers and science

Logos

300

Sound words

Onomatopoeia

300

A central figure in Harlem Renaissance. Jamaican writer and poet.

Claude McKay

400

Excerpt from a sermon convincing people to turn to God before its too late. Describes Hell very vividly. 

"Sinners in The Hands of an Angry God" By Jonathan Edwards

400

Exploits the readers feelings

Pathos

400

An over exaggeration to express a point 

Hyperbole

400

Wrote letters to Europe telling how amazing the U.S is. Came back to France to find his house burned down. 

DeCrevecoeur 

500

A short story describing a girl's conflict with her mother. Discusses cultural differences in America

"Rules of The Game" by Amy Tan

500

Uses titles, credibility and trustworthiness 

Ethos

500

A reference to a historical figure, place or event that the reader is expected to know

Allusion

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