Be Reasonable!
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The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement that favored _______ over _______.
Science over religion.
“Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”
“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.”
These are examples of…?
Aphorisms
A Revolutionary leader and orator best know for his "Give me liberty or give me death” speech; only accepted the new US government after the Bill of Rights passed (for which he advocated).
Patrick Henry
Celebrating the spirits of NAs in their wilderness graves, Freneau’s poem "Indian Burying Ground" is an early example of the US Romantic movement.
What does Freneau favor in this poem: reason or spirituality?
spirituality
Define Ethos:
How the author proves their credibility
True or false?
During, the age of reason, America saw a growth in the number of theatres and colleges.
TRUE!!!!
But they never played Deadpool and Wolverine, not even once! Can you believe that...
Describe three qualities of Romanticism:
(wait... Romanticism? In the Rationalism Unit? Am I experiencing time non-linearly?)
emphasized nature, individualism, freedom of expression, imagination, beauty, idealism, spirituality
English philosopher who wrote about such topics as political philosophy and the natural rights of man. His writings inspired the Founding Fathers and helped found modern Western philosophy.
John Locke
How many virtues did Benjamin Franklin try to live by?
13
Define Doritos Locos Tacos:
A taco but the shell is made of nacho cheese doritos instead of a traditional hard corn shell
True or false?
As a result of a new higher standard of living, there was a massive growth in travel during the age of reason.
True
What is a Heroic Couplet?
two consecutive lines in a poem that have end rhyme
Remembered as the poet of the American Revolution and the father of American poetry (both political and romantic), he was a transitional figure in US literature. And he hated Washington!
Philip Freneau
Who was Poor Richard?
Benjamin Franklin!
What a trickster!
Define Pathos:
(be specific)
appeal to the audience's emotions
According to the rationalists, humans are inherently __________
Good
Who were the Hartford Wits?
conservative poets/patriots, mostly Yale grads
A controversial writer whose "Common Sense" pamphlet series encouraged support for the American Revolution and helped pave the way for the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Paine
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!
Why did Patrick Henry find it hard to believe that the British wanted peace?
They had navies parked in the harbor, and more soldiers arriving every day.
Also "the insidious smiles" of the British
Define Logos:
Author's use of logic/reason. Typically refers to evidence use or the structural setup of an essay
Writers of this era faced obstacles like a lack of copyright laws and the most talented being drawn to politics.
As a result, the era’s most prevalent type of writing was nonfiction like…?
pamphlets, broadsides, brochures, handouts
Define Rhetoric:
the art of persuasive writing/speaking
Founding Father who helped draft the Declaration and Constitution. Also negotiated the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War. Scientific pursuits included investigations into math, electricity, and map making.
Benjamin Franklin
GW received "To His Excellency" when the revolution's outcome was uncertain. However, PW was a groundbreaker in declaring GW the "father of our country.“
Her classical education is obvious in her allusions to...?
Greek Mythology
(also the Bible)
Define Kairos:
appeal to urgency