Origin Myths and Archetypes
What is oral tradition?
a community's cultural and historical traditions passed down by word of mouth
Name at least one characteristic of puritan plain style.
Religious Themes
Simple Writing Style
Biblical Allusions
Instillment Of Fear
First Person POV
What is the author's purpose of the "Declaration of Independence"?
To persuade
The repetition of words or phrases to underline a point
anaphora
If you want to achieve your goal, you must __________________ despite all obstacles.
persevere
What are origin myths?
a traditional story that explains how life began
What is puritan plain style known for?
uncomplicated sentences and ordinary words used to make simple, direct statements.
A document of or relating to the state or government
political document
Expressing the same ideas using different words.
Restatement
The book reviewer had no trouble giving his ___________________ review of the awful novel.
candid
What are archetypes?
patterns, symbols, or character types that repeat across cultures
Anne Bradstreet repeatedly employs the repetition of words or phrases to underline a point. What is this technique known as?
Anaphora
What are the three kinds of speeches?
Political speech
Sermon
Address
a gross exaggeration
hyperbole
We needed to remove the nails that _________________ from the wall before repainting the room.
protruded
What are the kinds of archetypes?
character, situational and symbolic
The line “Or all the riches that the East doth hold” is an example of...
personification
What three (3) main things does the Declaration of Independence declare?
The right of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.
Questions asked for effect rather than answers
Rhetorical Questions
Since my father is in prison, I do not consider him to be a good example of moral __________________.
rectitude
Name all of the character archetypes discussed in class
The Hero
The Companion
The Mentor
The Interfering God or Goddess
The Trickster
The Sacred Mother/The Mother-Figure
The Damsel-in-Distress
The line “I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold" is an example of...
metaphor
What four concepts do persuasive works appeal to in order to convince readers or audience?
Emotion
Logic
Authority
Ethics/Morals
What are rhetorical devices?
techniques or language used to convey a point or convince an audience.
Nina claimed that my words had wounded her, but by the tone of her voice that pain was clearly_________________.
feigned