Native American Myths and Origins
What is an origin myth?
A traditional story meant to explain how early life began or how some phenomenon occurred
What are the Puritans? What did they want to do?
They wanted to "purify" the Church of England.
Did the Puritans value individualism or community?
Community
What is a political speech?
a type of speech that focuses on an issue relating to government
What is an Address?
Prepared for a special occasion (dedication of amemorial, inauguration of a new leader, etc.)
Name one of our origin myths and explain what it is an origin for
Turtles: how earth was made
Grizzly Bear: how Native Americans were made
Navajo Origin Myth: How humans were made and the first marriage
What was the Puritans community centered around?
God/religion
Why did Bradford write "Of the Plymouth Plantation?
To inform future generations of the difficulties they faced in their journey
To persuade the Puritans to value hard work and faith in God
What is the purpose of the "Speech in the Virginia Convention"?
To fight against Great Britian/do not compromise with them
What is an allusion?
References to well-known people or events from history,literature, the Bible, and other sources
What is an Archetype?
Universal messages conveyed via symbols, patterns, or character types that repeats across cultures
What is a sermon?
A speech intended to provide religious instruction
What did the Puritans believe Squanto was? Why?
An instrument of God
answers may vary why: They believed that God was looking out for them, so God sent Squanto
What is ethos, logos, and pathos?
Emotion (PATHOS)
Logic (LOGOS)
Ethics (ETHOS)
What is a rhetorical question?
Asking a question when the answer is obvious; intended to stir emotions
What is an example of an archetype?
The Hero, The Wise person, The villain, the trickster, etc
In "My Dear and Loving Husband", what does the writer wish for her husband?
For him to end up in Heaven
What does "Sinners" compare humans to?
insects/spiders
What is the purpose of a slave narrative?
To expose the evils of slavery and turn the public against it
What is a slave narrative?
An autobiographical account of a person’s life as a slave
What does the wind do in the Navajo Origin Myth?
Breathes life into the man and woman
What is Puritan Plain Style?
a type of writing in which uncomplicated sentences and ordinary words are used to make simple, direct statements. The Puritans believed that clarity and simplicity in language were essential for conveying religious truths. They shunned extravagant writing.
How did the audience react to sinners?
screaming/crying
What does the Declaration of Independence declare?
The colonies of America are free from Great Britain and anyone who is associated with Great Britain.
What were the condition like below deck in the "The Life of Olaudah Equiano"?
Answers may vary