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Term for idea that anyone can achieve if they work hard enough in the United States.
What is the American Dream?
Document proclaiming American self-rule that Franklin helped draft.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Tone that Franklin showed in his writing
what is optimistic
The number of virtues Franklin came up with.
What is 13?
One of Franklin's famous inventions that we mentioned.
Theme showcased by Franklin's detailed schedule and plan to become a better person, showing his structured approach to life.
What is desire to improve
Word for a personal story, like those that Franklin uses in his autobiography.
What is an anecdote?
Age that Franklin began writing in published newspapers.
What is 16 years old?
Word for Franklin's reason for writing, which was to serve as an example for young readers, teaching moral and practical lessons.
What is Author purpose
Franklin's purpose in writing his autobiography.
What is serving as a model for his children?
The peace treaty Franklin helped to draft.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
Personal experiences and stories Franklin uses to illustrate his points.
What are anecdotes?
The word for the style of writing Franklin uses in his autobiography.
What is prose?
The university that Franklin helped found.
What is UPenn?
This approach emphasizes logic and reason over emotion when solving problems.
What is rationalism?