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Characteristics of American Literature during the Enlightenment

Characteristics of American Literature during the Enlightenment

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English

11th Grade

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Angela Proffitt

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Characteristic of American Literature during the Enlightenment period

Back

Focus on reason and scientific inquiry

2.

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Front

Primary focus of American literature during the Enlightenment

Back

Logic, reason, and individual rights

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Phillis Wheatley's contribution to American literature

Back

First African American woman to publish a book of poetry

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How Enlightenment literature shaped American society

Back

Inspired movements for independence, democracy, and individual rights

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Contrast between the Great Awakening and Enlightenment thinking

Back

The Great Awakening emphasized religious emotion, while the Enlightenment emphasized logic

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Inspiring works advocating for liberty, democracy, and self-rule

Back

The American Revolution influenced Enlightenment literature by

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Writing style of Enlightenment authors

Back

Clear, logical, and persuasive with an emphasis on reason

and

Ornate, persuasive, and exaggerated with heavy use of metaphors

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