Lit Terms
Lit Terms again
American Lit 1
American Lit 2
American Lit 3
100
a concrete item that represents and abstract idea
What is symbol
100
a struggle between two opposing forces
What is conflict
100
what are the four categories of native american myths
What is creation, origin, trickster, hero
100
A native american myth that explains how the world began and how people first came to the world
What is creation myth
100
what type of native american myth explains change or a natural phenomenon. Usually rewarded beyond what they were expecting due to having good qualities
What is hero myth
200
an introduction and description of a character
What is characterization
200
words or phrases that appeal to the five senses
What is figurative language
200
what role of early american writers told the community story, history and honored heroes?
What is poet and historian
200
what characteristic of native american literature includes the use of songs and repetition
What is storytelling techniques
200
what role of early american writers wanted to articulate the will of God and the will of the people?
What is Preacher and Lawmaker
300
attitude of the author toward the subject
What is tone
300
characterized by short words, direct statements, or references to everyday objects
What is plain style
300
what is the primary social influence of early American literature
What is Puritanism
300
what characteristic of native american literature acknowledges the interdependence between human and all parts
What is respect for nature
300
what role of early American writers wanted to record the time and place of crucial events by creating a fascinating story that includes essential American values?
What is Autobiographer
400
a story concerning the early history of a people
What is myth
400
trying to convince an audience with an urgent request
What is persuasive appeals
400
The following quote from Mary Rowlandson is an example of what early American style of writing: "And I cannot but admire the wonderful power and goodness of God to me ..."
What is Puritanism
400
The following quote from the Sky Tree is an example of what characteristic of native american literature: "In the beginning, earth was covered with water"
What is archetype - water
400
The following quote from Mary Rowlandson is an example of what early American style of writing: “. . . My son being now about a mile from me, I asked liberty to go and see him; they bade me go, and away I went but quickly lost myself ..."
What is plain style
500
a symbol, story pattern or character type found in literature of many cultures
What is archetype
500
giving human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object
What is anthropomorphism
500
The following quote from Jonathan Edwars is an example of what persuasive appeal: “Your wickedness makes you as it were heavy as lead, and to tend downwards with great weight and pressure towards hell"
What is emotional appeal
500
The following quote from Jonathan Edwards is an example of what persuasive appeal: "and all your righteousness, would have no more influence to uphold you and keep you out of hell"
What is appeal to sense of right and wrong
500
The following quote from Jonathan Edwards is an example of what archetype: "The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a spider, or some loathsome insect, over the fire, abhors you, and is dreadfully provoked; his wrath towards you burns like fire"
What is fire
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