Writers of the American Revolution

Question 1

How does Paine apply the pressure with appeal to association in regard to surrendering arms?

Accepted Answer

threat of retaliation from other states.

Question 2

What does Jefferson explain in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

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People should give reasons when they break up.

Question 3

In addition to being a homewrecker and a roadside bandit, Paine compares the British to...

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common murderers.

Question 4

In "The Crisis" Thomas Paine says people can't appreciate freedom if it...

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comes too easily.

Question 5

In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson heavily criticizes...

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King George III

Question 6

When a person messes up, they can explain their intentions and generally (reduce their blame).

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extenuate

Question 7

When people wrangle, they...

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argue noisily.

Question 8

What would be a prudent thing to do before a test?

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study

Question 9

The $1 Evil Trivia Tiebreaker: What political party did George Washington belong to?

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None, he didn't believe in political parties.

Question 10

"Heavenly," in other words...

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Celestial

Question 11

"I like chicken, I like liver, meow mix, meow mix please deliver," is an example of?

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Parallel Structure

Question 12

The person with the most ardor will get this question right.

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enthusiasm

Question 13

"The proper function of man is to live, not to exist," is an example of... (by Jack London)

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Antithesis

Question 14

"Stick with us through the tough times and win potential glory," is an appeal to...

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association

Question 15

Instead of seeing the choice as one of war or peace, Patrick Henry sees...

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slavery or freedom

Question 16

Don't you wish you could go back and redress some of your answers?

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go back and make right.

Question 17

Abdicate means?

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to give up control/responsibility for something.

Question 18

When Patrick Henry refers to the Sirens from the Odyssey in his speech, it is an example of...

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allusion

Question 19

According to the Declaration of Independence, when should a society rebel against the govt?

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when the govt. denies basic rights.

Question 20

Shouldn't you know what I am trying to teach you with this question?

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Rhetorical Question

Question 21

What is Patrick Henry's best logical appeal to make people see that the British mean war?

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The troops arriving from Great Britain.

Question 22

Patrick Henry does not begin his speech with support for his cause. Instead, he...

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politely offers respect to his opponents.

Question 23

Paine praises the troops for the skill of their organized retreat, but why?

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Protected their supplies.

Question 24

I give up, I am done with my power, I...

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relinquish it.

Question 25

When you force someone to do something, you have ____ them.

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Impelled them.

Writers of the American Revolution

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Writers of the American Revolution

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