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Age of Reason Review
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1
Which of the following best characterizes the Age of Reason in American Literature?
emphasis on logic, reason, and self-improvement
interest in exploring the supernatural
focus on religious faith
romantic expression of ideas
2
Which device appeals to a person's sense of moral judgment and ethics?
ethos
pathos
logos
none of the above
3
Which of the following are examples of the literary forms of the Age of Reason?
All of the above
Speeches
Debates
Pamphlets
4
Which of the following is listed as a natural right in the Declaration of Independence?
religious freedom
freedom of religion
pursuit of happiness
freedom of speech
5
What is the central idea of The Declaration of Independence?
colonists desire for more land
need for independence and all men are created equal
a request for a peaceful reconciliation with Britain
presents an argument for keeping slavery in the new nation
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uses facts and logic to support an idea
none of the above
pathos
ethos
logos
7
Thomas Jefferson helped draft The Declaration of Independence
True
False
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Ben Franklin's Autobiography provides a model for the classic rags to riches story.
True
False
9
Appeals to an audience's emotions to persuade them
none of the above
logos
ethos
pathos
10
What action does Henry want his audience to take in "Speech in the Virginia Convention"?
to work for peace
to pay unpopular taxes
to fight Britain
to join the British army
11
Caring for the environment may not change your life, but it will change the life of your children.
ethos
logos
none of the above
pathos
12
Ben Franklin believed that success could be achieved from:
hard work, education, and moral perfection
inheritance and social status
divine intervention and prayer
subservience to the king
13
Using ethos, pathos, and logos will help you master the art of.....
belief
persuasion
weakness
conversation
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An aphorism is a short, clever statement that expresses a wise observation or truth
False
True
15
What emotion does Henry say is natural to people but should not be trusted in dealings with Britain?
hope
love
anger
humor
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What are rhetorical devices?
techniques used to persuade
techniques that make writing funny
evidence used to prove a claim
techniques to prove another writer false in a piece of writing
17
The research - conducted by professors at Harvard University - suggests you should learn a second language.
none of the above
pathos
ethos
logos
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How does Jefferson support his argument in The Declaration of Independence?
none of the above
making a case against slavery
listing everything the colonies have done to provoke the British
explains the reasons for taking action from least offensive to most
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A reference to something well-known in literature, history, or religion.
rhetorical appeals
personification
aphorism
allusion
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An autobiography is a life story written by another.
True
False
