A comparison of two unlike things not using “like” or “as.”
What is a metaphor?
100
Landed in Jamestown in 1607.
Who are the Planters?
100
John Smith's "The General History of Virgina" uses this type of narration.
What is an unreliable narrator?
100
Who does Bradford think is a special instrument of "God" because he arrived when the Pilgrims needed help to survive?
Who is Squanto?
100
What “gifts” does Smith send backwith the Indians?
What are guns?
200
A comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
200
Landed in Cape Cod in 1620.
Who are the Pilgrims?
200
This early American writer wrote his account to educate future generations of Puritans.
Who is William Bradford?
200
He is an Indian chief who came forth “boldly” into the Pilgrim’s camp and spoke in broken English
Who is Samoset?
200
What magic item does Captain John Smith show the Native American's?
What is a compass?
300
Sometimes called an extended metaphor, this literary device does not end in a single line, but extends throughout the work.
What is a conceit?
300
Only one person died during the voyage on this ship.
What is the Mayflower?
300
This writer's narrative illustrates the work ethic and moral values of the Puritans.
Who is William Bradford?
300
A theme in literature that equates hard work as a path to salvation from God.
What is the Puritan work ethic?
300
This line is an example of what literary element: "The wrath of God is like great waters that are dammed for the present"
What is a simile?
400
A serious speech or discourse, usually about an issue of morality.
What is a sermon?
400
Continued the English tradition of the "landed" aristrocracy
Who are the Planters?
400
He wrote a conceit about spinning a robe to make himself a tool of God.
Who is Edward Taylor?
400
The message in this sermon is meant to frighten the Puritans of God's wrath.
What is Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God?
400
A narrator, whether in literature, film, or theatre, whose credibility has been seriously compromised.
What is an unreliable narrator?
500
A figure of speech where animals, ideas or inorganic objects are given human characteristics.
What is personification?
500
The Planters used this type of labor to further their economic prosperity.
What is slavery?
500
This person wrote a sermon full of vivid imagery of hell.
Who is Jonathan Edwards?
500
This image is an anthropomorphism as it gives human qualities to God, animal, or an object.
What is the "gaping mouth of hell."
500
This narrative conveyed the idea that the Pilgrims’ perseverance, courage, and faith in God allow them to surmount enormous odds and to make a new life in the New World