When we use our background knowledge to make connections [T2T, T2S, T2W] we are activating this aspect of metacognition.
What is SCHEMA?
100
These items, which are usually italicized, are often used to show character emotion and physical movement when short, OR to set up the scene and mood when long
What are STAGE DIRECTIONS?
100
In relation to persuasion and argument, there are generally three common appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. Which of these is an appeal to logic or reasoning?
What is LOGOS?
100
The Romantics believed that this form of writing was the greatest witness to the power of the imagination.
What is POETRY?
100
This period in American literary history began in the late 1700's and is characterized by speeches, pamphlets, etc.
What is the Enlightenment or Revolutionary Period?
200
While reading, it is a good idea to make a mental movie or picture in your mind in order to better understand the text. This practice is called what?
What is VISUALIZING?
200
This sermon by Jonathan Edwards provided us with key information on the Puritans strict religious beliefs.
What is "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?"
200
Patrick Henry's "Speech to the Virginia Convention" was full of references to a person or event in history, literature, religion, etc. What are these references called?
What is an ALLUSION?
200
This term refers to poems that have five metric feet per line and an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed.
What is IAMBIC PENTAMETER?
200
This American literary time period began during the Colonial period, which began around the 1600's. It is characterized by writings like sermons.
What is Puritanism?
300
When reading, it is very important to stop and think about the main idea of the text OR the author's purpose. In doing so, you are more apt to fully understand the overall meaning of what you are reading. This practice is called what?
What is DETERMINING IMPORTANCE?
300
The author of "The Crucible" wrote the play not only with the Salem Witch Trials in mind. He was also writing in reaction what major political movement during his time?
What is Communism?
300
"Socrates is a man. All men are mortal. Socrates is mortal." This is an example of an INDISPUTABLE claim which is also know as...
What is a syllogism?
300
The Romantics and Transcendentalists were extremely opposed to city life, progress, and civilization. So, they turned to this place which represented peace, independence, moral clarity, and healthful living.
What is NATURE?
300
These TWO American literary time periods spanned from 1800-1860. The first began in the early 1800s as Americans moved to the Western Frontier. The second began in 1840 and involved the Abolitionist movement.
What are Romanticism and Transcendentalism?
400
SCHEMA + EVIDENCE = _____________________
What is INFERENCE?
400
A prime example of this logical fallacy is when Abigail begins to accuse people and all of the other girls begin doing the same.
What is BANDWAGON?
400
Persuasion in one-sided and uses appeals. This other form of writing looks at both sides, includes a rebuttal and mainly uses logic.
What is ARGUMENT?
400
The Romantics tended to rely less on science and logical facts and instead chose to turn to their own ___________ where they could dream endless possibilities and write about them.
What is IMAGINATION?
400
This author wrote "The Crucible," the drama which is based upon the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts in the late 1600's.
Who is Arthur Miller?
500
In general, there are three levels of questions. What is the name for the third level of questions which require the reader to go beyond the text and make connections with the world around them?
What is SYNTHESIS?
500
Most plots tend to follow the same trend. Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution. The scene in "The Crucible" when John Proctor is preparing to be hanged is best described as...
What is the RESOLUTION?
500
In "The Declaration of Independence," Thomas Jefferson provides a list of wrongs by the king to ________________ his claim that all men are created equal and deserve certain rights.
What is SUPPORT?
500
This character of Romanticism is young, innocent, pure, loves nature, avoids town life, and quests for some higher truth in the natural world.
What is the American Romantic Hero?
500
This man authored the famous "Speech to the Virginia Convention" which ended" Give me liberty, or give me death!"