11th Grade Midterm Review

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Native American Literature focuses on: - Origin Myths

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Native American Literature emphasizes Origin Myths, which explain the beginnings of the world and human existence.

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Rhetoric includes: - Patrick Henry - Ethos, Pathos, Logos

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Rhetoric involves persuasive techniques such as Ethos, Pathos, and Logos, and includes works by Patrick Henry.

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Puritan Literature highlights: - Jonathon Edwards (Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God)

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Puritan Literature features Jonathon Edwards' famous sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God," which emphasizes religious themes and moral warnings.

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Transcendentalism explores: - Individuality - Nonconformity - Benefits of the natural world - Works by Thoreau and Emerson

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Transcendentalism focuses on individuality, nonconformity, and the connection to the natural world, with key contributions from Thoreau and Emerson.

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Repetition

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Repetition is the act of repeating words, phrases, or ideas to emphasize a point or create a rhythm in writing or speech.

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Comparison

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Comparison involves identifying similarities and differences between two or more ideas, objects, or concepts to enhance understanding or make a point.

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Inferences

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Inferences are conclusions drawn based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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Imagery

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers visualize scenes, objects, or emotions.

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Metaphor

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike in a meaningful way.

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Ethos, Pathos, Logos

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Ethos appeals to credibility and ethics, Pathos appeals to emotions, and Logos appeals to logic and reason in persuasive writing or speech.