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- 1. Multiple Choice
________ is a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view
argument
claim
conclusion
ethos
- 2. Multiple Choice
________ is the writer's or speaker's position on a debatable issue or problem
argument
claim
conclusion
ethos
- 3. Multiple Choice
________ is the persuasive technique that aims to establish a writer's or speaker's credibility and shared values with the audience
rhetorical appeal
pathos
ethos
logos
- 4. Multiple Choice
________ is a device that writer's use to make their arguments appeal to readers
rhetorical appeal
pathos
logos
ethos
- 5. Multiple Choice
________ is a persuasive technique that attempts to stir up emotions
rhetorical appeal
pathos
logos
ethos
- 6. Multiple Choice
________ is a persuasive technique that appeals to logic and reasoning
rhetorical appeal
pathos
logos
ethos
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following options best characterizes early American literature?
Early American literature is best described as solely influenced by Native American storytelling traditions.
Early American literature is best described as a diverse mix of writing and storytelling techniques that were informed by various cultural influences.
Early American literature is best described as solely faith-based and originating from the writing traditions found in the Puritan movement.
Early American literature is focused on defying British conventions of spelling and grammar.
- 8. Multiple Choice
England had a well-established literary tradition at the time—Shakespeare had died only four years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in 1620. By contrast, because North American settlers were occupied with establishing the colonies and had little time to devote to the creation of original works of fiction, the majority of early colonial literature was utilitarian—observations of North American geography, biographies, and treatises.
What information does the above passage mainly convey?
The passage explains that Shakespeare was an important influence on early colonial literature.
The passage explains the impact of England’s taxation on early colonial literature.
The passage describes a notable difference between English and early colonial literature.
The passage suggests that English literature was more interesting than early colonial literature.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Many of the inhabitants of North America during the colonial period were struggling to adapt to unfamiliar circumstances. Native Americans saw the land they had inhabited for thousands of years overrun by newcomers; they saw their populations being decimated by European diseases and colonization, which culminated in violent battles over territory. Early European settlers sought to establish themselves and tame what they viewed as a wild and alien environment, documenting their efforts in diaries, letters, and books. Enslaved Africans passed on oral and written accounts of their daily struggle to survive the violence and degradation imposed on them by colonial masters.
The above passage most closely suggests that early American literature __________.
was informed by a sense of struggle
attempted to explore the injustices of oppression
was responsible for starting the Revolutionary War
united colonial America’s various cultural groups
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the typical form of Native American literary traditions?
Native American literature is mostly based on hieroglyphics.
Native American literature is primarily an oral tradition.
Native American literature is primarily a written tradition.
Native American literature is mostly harmonious in form.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Enlightenment was a movement primarily committed to the use of _____________.
philosophy
religious faith
emotion
reason
- 12. Multiple Choice
__________ is a religious movement that called for simple and very strict rules of worship, discipline, and morality.
Great Awakening
Revolutionary War
Puritanism
Enlightenment
- 13. Multiple Choice
_____________ is the war between the American colonies and Great Britain that resulted in the colonies’ independence
Great Awakening
Puritanism
Revolutionary War
Enlightenment
- 14. Multiple Choice
___________ is a period of religious revival and renewed commitment to religious belief
Great Awakening
Puritanism
Enlightenment
Revolutionary War
- 15. Multiple Choice
__________ is control of the government of a state or country by its citizens
colonies
Puritanism
Revolutionary War
self-government
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