Inventions
Electricity was invented by this famous American.
Who is no one; electricity already existed?
The leader of the pilgrims.
Who is William Bradford?
This is the main method the Native Americans used to pass on their literature.
What is the oral tradition?
The earth is an island.
Who are the Native Americans?
An essay that is similar to a conversation.
What is an informal essay?
Benjamin Franklin invented this device that warmed the house.
What is the Franklin Woodstove?
He was "a gentleman planter."
Who is Peyton Farquar?
"A penny saved is a penny earned"
What is an aphorism?
"My hope and treasure lie above"
Who is Anne Bradstreet?
An essay that actually describes people.
What is a descriptive essay?
This was invented by Thomas Edison.
What is the light bulb?
Her house burned and she wrote a poem about it.
Who is Anne Bradstreet?
The main action of a story.
What is the climax?
"Our sons you sent back are good for nothing."
Who is Canassatego?
What is tone?
These people invented the first meal to give thanks.
Who are the pilgrims?
He was known as the first "people's president."
Who is Andrew Jackson?
Caused many people to go to Alaska.
What is the Gold Rush?
"honesty is the best policy."
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Shows similarities and differences in an essay.
What is compare/contrast?
She invented this type of poetry that changes things around.
What is inversion?
His girlfriend wouldn't talk to him because he was not clean.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The devil and Tom Walker is what kind of story?
What is a tall tale?
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Who is Patrick Henry?
Parts of an essay.
What is introduction, body, and conclusion?