Poetry
In "The Arrow and the Song," the arrow and song are used as this
What are symbols?
Type of evidence used when a speaker tells a bit of a story about himself
What is anecdotal evidence?
This writer's slave narrative changed the American and European view of slavery.
Who is Olaudah Equiano?
genre of literature is described as a traditional story that deals with goddesses, gods, heroes, and supernatural forces; it may explain a belief, custom, or force of nature.
What is a myth?
This feature of the Usher house foreshadows its destruction
What is fissure?
A brief reference to a mythological story
What is mythological allusion?
"...government of the people, for the people, by the people..." is an example of this literary device.
What is parallel structure?
To persuade his congregation to seek God, Jonathan Edwards wrote this sermon
What is "Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God"?
the main purpose of the creation stories in Native American myths
What is to explain?
This is the first foreshadowing that Madeline is not dead
What is blush or color?
The tone of the poem "To My Dear and Loving Husband"
What is loving?
Lincoln used this literary device when he mentioned that "all men are created equal."
What is allusion?
A short saying that makes a direct point
What is aphorism?
author of "A Journey Through Texas"
Who is Cabeza de Vaca?
This is a statement that should appear in both the introduction and conclusion of an essay.
What is a thesis statement?
a comparison of two things that are alike in some ways but otherwise different
What is an analogy?
Type of appeal that presents information in a reasonable manner for the audience to consider
What is logical appeal?
Olaudah Equiano wrote his autobiography from this point of view.
What is first person?
a travel narrative could best be described as factual but somewhat _____
What is biased?
This type of essay may analyze a piece of literature.
What is an analytical essay?
Poet whose writing was influenced by slavery?
Who is Phyllis Wheatley?
Type of appeal used when a speaker shows the audience that he is reliable or responsible
What is ethical appeal?
Benjamin Franklin wrote these short statements to entertain and persuade his audience.
What are aphorisms?
the main purpose of "A Journey Through Texas"
What is to describe?
When writing about literature, these should be used as evidence.
What are quotes?