Literature Works
Text written in 1776 declaring the 13 existing colonies independent from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence
The persuasive technique used in the following: "Everybody is using it, you should too!"
Bandwagon
Comparing things using like or as
Simile
The man known for his famous quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
The poem describing the different types of workers in America working in harmony to create a great country.
"I hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman
The persuasive technique used in the following: "This product is only $99.99!"
Price Appeal
Comparing things WITHOUT like or as
Metaphor
The man known for his aphorism(also one of the founding fathers)
Ben Franklin
Poem written in response to "I Hear America Singing" saying how the lack of cultural inclusion was offensive.
"To Walt Whitman" by Angela de Hoyos
Uses facts, numbers and science
Logos
Sound words
Onomatopoeia
A central figure in Harlem Renaissance. Jamaican writer and poet.
Claude McKay
Excerpt from a sermon convincing people to turn to God before its too late. Describes Hell very vividly.
"Sinners in The Hands of an Angry God" By Jonathan Edwards
Exploits the readers feelings
Pathos
An over exaggeration to express a point
Hyperbole
Wrote letters to Europe telling how amazing the U.S is. Came back to France to find his house burned down.
DeCrevecoeur
A short story describing a girl's conflict with her mother. Discusses cultural differences in America
"Rules of The Game" by Amy Tan
Uses titles, credibility and trustworthiness
Ethos
A reference to a historical figure, place or event that the reader is expected to know
Allusion