American Lit Semester I exam

Any writing that tells a story is defined as _____ writing.

When John Proctor is described as “a farmer in his middle thirties,” the author is using

Patrick Henry’s phrase, ‘Give me liberty or give me death!” is an example of

A long comparison between two things in various ways 

When Proctor forgets the commandment, ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery’

What is the PURPOSE of the Bill of Rights?

When Henry states, “Give me liberty or give me death!”, he is using which logical appeal

When Thomas Jefferson references “the song of the siren” in his speech, it is an example of

The oratorical device used when Henry states, “We must fight! We must fight!” is known as

The line, “Farewell fair flower that for a space was lent,” is an example of

Thomas Jefferson uses the phrase “He has” multiple times in The Declaration of Independence

Skilled, eloquent, public speaking is defined as

Thomas Jefferson believes all deserve “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” this is___?

A group of lines that forms a unit in a poem is defined as a

When Mr. H says to "support" your answer, what must be present in order to get full credit?

Francis Nurse saying, “My wife is the very brick and mortar of the church.. .” is an example of

The use of sarcasm generally is an example of

In The Crucible, John Proctor’s conflict with Reverend Parris can best be described as a

Elizabeth lying for the first time, in order to protect John, is an example of

What is another term for logical appeals?

What does the preamble to the the Bill of Rights say?

The line, "by his Hand alone that guides nature and fate”, best expresses the Puritan belief of

Complete this quote " We hold these truths to be self-evident, that______________".

What are characteristics of a lyric poem?

What Lit. term: God decides some people get eternal happiness and others to eternal punishment.

“Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?” 

A main idea the author wants to express 

when a writer expresses Ideas of equal worth with the same grammatical form ...

Bradstreet’s poetry expresses deep religious faith during the Puritan era it's characterized as

Two rhyming lines in a poem are called a

Proctor signing a confession, tearing it up so it wont be posted on the church door serves as

de’Crevecoeur’s  Letter from an American Farmer is an example of

Which of the terms are literary elements?

A government that is ruled by the laws of the bible and religion is called a(n)

When John Hale first arrives he carries a load of books. These books add to Hale’s credibility

What is another phrase for rhetorical devices?

An account of the writer’s own life is  a(an)

The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.

“And them behold no more shall I’ is an example of