Literary Devices
A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." It states that one thing is another.
What is metaphor?
She sells seashells by the seashore.
What is alliteration?
The appeal to the speaker's or writer's character and credibility.
What is ethos?
This religious movement sought to "purify" the Church of England and emphasized strict adherence to Biblical teachings and predestination.
What is Puritanism?
Native American oral traditions were an important way to pass down stories and cultural values before European colonization.
What is weak? It's too broad and factual. It doesn’t make a strong argument or analyze the impact of traditions
A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument.
What is logical fallacy?
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
What is simile?
The appeal to the audience's emotions.
What is pathos?
This concept, central to Puritan belief, held that God had already chosen who would be saved and who would be damned, and nothing individuals did could change their fate.
What is predestination?
The Puritans had a strict religious system that influenced their writing and how they viewed the world.
What is weak? It's true, but too general and has no specific examples to analyze or expand on.
The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
What is tone?
The wind whispered through the trees.
What is personification?
The appeal to logic and reason.
What is logos?
This is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America in 1620.
What is the Mayflower?
Native American oral traditions function as historical records that challenge European colonial narratives and preserve Indigenous identity.
What is strong? Takes a clear stance, identifies a specific role of oral tradition, and connects to colonial narratives.
The atmosphere or emotional tone created by a work, influencing how the reader feels
What is mood?
He was a real Romeo with the ladies.
What is an allusion?
Ex/ Your donation can help a family stay in their home during a time of crisis, ensuring they have food and warmth.
What is pathos?
The year the Puritans arrived in the 'New World'.
What is 1620?
Mary Rowlandson’s captivity narrative is about a woman who is taken by Native Americans and later returned to her family.
What is weak? It's purely a summary, does not make an argument or explain text’s significance
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
What is anaphora?
The bright, cheerful sun and the dark, gloomy storm clouds.
What is juxtaposition?
Ex/ Our charity has been serving the community for over 30 years, helping thousands of families.
What is ethos?
Puritans rejected this holiday, believing it was too festive and not aligned with their religious beliefs.
What is Christmas?
Mary Rowlandson’s captivity narrative reveals the complexities of Puritan views of Native Americans, shifting between fear, admiration, and a struggle for survival.
What is strong? It makes an argument rather than summarizing.