Vocabulary
What does inconceivable mean?
unbelievable or impossible
What is the name of this literary device?: "Like an archer ready to loose an arrow, God is ready to send justice upon the nonbeliever."
Simile
"Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication?" is an example of...
"I dwell not upon the powers of imagination; I bring reason to your ears" is an example of...
logos
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
For colonists to declare independence from Great Britain.
If a person requires solace, it is because they feel...
sad or upset
What was the purpose of Jonathan Edward's speech?
To awake unconverted persons in the congregation.
"Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded..." is an example of an appeal to _______.
logic / logos
What does Paine describe as "tyrannical"?
The King of England/The British
_________ was the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence.
If I relinquish my power, it means I...
Give up my power.
What two creatures does Edwards compare sinners to in his speech?
spider and poisonous snake
appeal to emotion / pathos
What prompted Thomas Paine to write "The Crisis, No. 1"?
Colonists' failed battle against Britain.
_______ deleted passages from the original draft.
Congress
The king ___________ his throne and allowed his child to take over.
abdicated
Name this literary device: "...all your righteousness would have no more influence to uphold you, and keep you out of hell, than a spider's web would have to stop a fallen rock."
metaphor
What was the opinion of other leaders who spoke before Henry about the war against Britain?
They disagreed. They wanted to compromise.
Paine compares the King of England to a _______
theif
What was done with the Declaration in order to maintain a relationship with Great Britain?
Softening of the language.
The betrayal of the church was an _________ act.
impious
Edwards believed that ________ was a great motivator.
fear
What does it mean to be "betrayed with a kiss"?
To harm someone while being nice or tricking someone into harm.
Why is this piece of literature labeled as No. 1?
Because there were other works written by Paine on the same subject.
liberty, pursuit of happiness