Colonial Literary Period
Who is considered the first American poet
Anne Bradstreet
What event during the late 18th century sparked the American Revolutionary Literary Period?
American Revolution
This type of sentence has only one independent clause and no dependent clauses.
Simple sentence
Double points This is the first part of a debate where each speaker introduces their main argument.
Opening statement
This early American writer is famous for writing about the Pilgrims and their journey to America.
William Bradford
Which famous American document, written in 1776, declared the colonies' independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
This type of sentence has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or punctuation.
Compound sentence
In a debate, this part involves one speaker responding directly to the arguments made by the opposing team.
The Rebuttal
Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray" was a line from the second inaugural address of this U.S. president.
Abraham Lincoln
This author wrote about her time being held captive by Native Americans in The Sovereignty and Goodness of God.
Double points
Mary Rowlandson
This American patriot and writer wrote The Crisis, urging soldiers to keep fighting during the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Paine
This type of sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Double points
Complex sentence
This is the part of the debate where a speaker gives their final arguments and wraps up their position.
Closing statement
"Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country" was spoken by this U.S. president in his inaugural address.
John F Kennedy
The Colonial period in American literature primarily took place during which century?
17th century
This famous speech, given by Patrick Henry, ends with the famous line:
Give me Liberty or give me death!
The sentence "We ate dinner." is an example of this type of sentence.
Simple sentence
his is the term for the main point or claim made in support of a position during a debate.
The Argument
"By any means necessary" became one of the most famous phrases associated with this civil rights leader’s call for black empowerment.
Malcom X
Which religious group, known for their strict beliefs, heavily influenced early Colonial American literature?
The Puritans
Double points This author of The Federalist Papers worked to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton
The sentence "She went to the store, and he stayed home" is an example of this type of sentence.
compound sentence
Double points: This is the process of agreeing or disagreeing with a particular statement or motion during a debate.
The Position
"I'm gonna sit in the back of the bus"
Rosa Parks