Creation Myths
Who wrote Creation Myths?
Who is Anne Bradstreet?
Early American female poet, puritan literature
Describe the plot of The Crucible.
Answers may vary.
Describe ethos.
Credibility
Name 2 elements of a creation myth.
Characters
Plot
Setting
Supernatural element
Unknown question answered
What is the purpose of Of Plymouth Plantation?
To describe what happened on the journey to the New World and how God played a role in the creation of new colonies
When was The Crucible written?
1952
Describe pathos.
Describe or give an example of a super natural element we came across in one of the creation myths.
What is the purpose of To My Dear and Loving Husband?
To provide examples of how God plays a role in the love that people share.
When did the story take place?
1652
Describe logos.
Facts, logic, statistics
What is the overall purpose of a Creation Myth?
To provide an explanation to an unknown question.
What is the purpose of Upon the Burning of Our House?
To provide an explanation of why bad things happen and how God plays a role in good and bad.
What is an allegory?
A story with a hidden message/meaning
What is figurative language AND a rhetorical question?
Figurative language- describing
Rhetorical question- not meant to be answered
List 2 questions that The World on the Turtle's Back answered.
1. How Earth was formed
2. How food/crops were formed
3. How good vs. evil were formed
4. The moon
5. Day vs. night
What is the overall purpose of Puritan Literature?
To incorporate God and religion
Why is the Crucible considered an allegory?
Why do speakers use rhetorical devices?
To persuade their audience