Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson
What overall announcement does the Declaration make?
A declaration of separation (independence) from Great Britain
What is the main point Paine makes?
The colonists must endure and fight tyranny.
What does Deerslayer dialogue reveal about his character?
That he is thoughtful and morally principled
Why does the narrator describe Lenore as "nameless her forevermore"?
Because she has died. He has also idealized her memory above earthly beings.
What does Montresor use to lure Fortunato into the catacombs?
a rare wine
Jefferson uses the charged word tyrant to characterize the king. To what emotion does this appeal?
Anger
What persuasive technique does Paine use when he says, "Tyranny" is like "Hell"
charged words
Why does Deerslayer confront the enemy instead of hiding?
He values honesty and directness
What is the narrator doing at the beginning of the poem and why?
He is reading old books hoping for a distraction from his sorrow.
What character trait of Fortunato does Montresor exploit to carry out his plan?
His arrogance and pride
What is Jefferson's general attitude about revolution?
Revolution is a method of last resort
To what emotion is Paine appealing when he compares America's relationship with England to "the bondage of slavery"
Anger
Why is Deerslayer hesitant to engage in unnecessary violence?
He believes it is dishonorable
What does the Raven symbolize in the poem?
Grief
What is Montresor's main motivation for seeking revenge on Fortunato?
Fortunato insulted him
What emotion does this appeal to: "He is at this time transporting large armies...to complete the works of death, desolation, and tyranny, already begun.
horror and disgust
What is Paine's primary purpose in saying that "a common murderer, a highwayman, or a Housebreaker, has as good a pretense" as the king?
To stress the lawlessness of the king's actions
How does Deerslayer's confrontation with the Indian in the wilderness symbolize a Romantic hero's exploration of the self?
He uses the journey to test and affirm his inner values
What is symbolic about where the Raven perches in the room?
He perches on top of the bust of Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom, showing that grief is overshadowing reason and wisdom.
How does Montresor ensure that Fortunato does not suspect his intentions ?
He acts as a caring friend, happy to have Fortunato taste the wine and concerned for Fortunato's health
What rhetorical device is this an example of : "He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burned our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people."
Parallelism
What does Paine mean when he says, "What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly"?
If you gain something too easily, it will not seem that valuable to you
Wat Romantic attribute is most evident in Deerslayer's respect for his enemy?
His moral belief in the inherent dignity of all individuals.
How does the setting, tone, and mood of the poem reflect the characteristics of a gothic writing?
The descriptions of the room are gloomy and isolated, the raven is described as ebony and grim, there is a storm going on outside.
Give two examples from the storyline that fulfill the characteristics of a Gothic writing.
Bleak or remote setting, macabre or violent incidents
characters in psychological and/or physical torment
strong language full of dangerous meanings.