WorksheetsRevolutionary/Colonial American Lit
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 11mins
Whose autobiography did we read? (make sure to spell his name correctly and with capital letters to receive credit)
(a)
What work did we read by Benjamin Franklin that contained aphorisms about living a better life? (Remember to spell it correctly...the way it was spelled when written).
(a)
Which rhetorical appeal plays on passion and emotions?
(a)
Which rhetorical appeal plays to logic?
(a)
Which rhetorical appeal pushes on ethics and credibility?
(a)
Does the following line from Speech in the VA Convention appeal to audiences using ethos, pathos, or logos?
“Let us not deceive ourselves, sir.
These (fleets and armies) are the
implements of war and subjugation; the
last arguments to which kings resort.”
(a)
Does the following line from Speech in the VA Convention appeal to audiences using ethos, pathos, or logos?
“Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not
what course others may take; but as for
me, give me liberty, or give me death!”
(a)
Does the following line from Speech in the VA Convention appeal to audiences using ethos, pathos, or logos?
“There is a just God who presides over
the destinies of nations.” “The battle …
is to the brave.” “There is no retreat but
in submission and slavery!” “The war is
inevitable – and let it come!”
(a)
When writing a persuasive paper, there are usually valid points on both sides of the argument.
true
false
What does "concession to the opposition" mean?
giving in to the opposing side
mentioning some of the valid arguments
against your point, but only to counter them
ignoring the opposing side
creating equal positive and negative points between one side and the opposing side
The following line from Speech in the VA Convention is an example of what?
“We are apt to shut our eyes against a
painful truth, and listen to the song of that
siren, till she transforms us into beasts.”
(a)
A question that is asked for effect, but with no answer expected, is a (a) question.
