Rationalism
Time period for Rationalism
What is 1750-1800?
"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
What is ethos?
Drastically opposing ideas posed to offer dramatic comparison
What is juxtaposition?
Imagery, metaphors, similes, personification
What is figurative language?
During “The __________,” there was less focus on hell or life after death and more concern with creating a better life on earth.
What is Enlightenment?
Rationalism is the belief that humans can arrive at _________ through reason rather than relying on authority of the past, religious faith, or intuition.
What is truth?
"If we don’t move soon, we’re all going to die! Can’t you see how dangerous it would be to stay?"
What is pathos?
REPETITION of a word or phrase in the beginning of consecutive structural elements
What is anaphora?
Comparison using like or as
What is a simile?
Rationalists believed people were able to perfect themselves through _________ and ________.
What are good works and self-effort?
What are the Puritans?
"The data is perfectly clear: this investment has consistently turned a profit year-over-year, even in spite of market declines in other areas."
What is logos?
A CONTRADICTION placed within a larger phrase or sentence
Comparison NOT using like or as
What is a metaphor?
______ is the belief in God through reason and nature.
What is Deism?
Reason and logic become more important than _________ and religion.
What is faith?
"History has shown time and again that absolute power corrupts absolutely."
What is logos?
REPETITION of a word or phrase at the end of one structural element AND at the beginning of the next structural element
What is anadiplosis?
The rain danced as it fell upon her face.
What is personification?
Deists did not believe in:
What are worship services?
Thomas Jefferson changed parts of the _______ to create a new version.
What is the Bible?
"He is a forensics and ballistics expert for the federal government – if anyone’s qualified to determine the murder weapon, it’s him."
What is ethos?
Intentional vagueness, Leads to open interpretation
What is ambiguity?
He whiffed the aroma of brewed coffee.
What is imagery?
Rationalism thrived on:
What is freedom of speech?