A reference in literature, or in visual or performing arts

The longest part of the Declaration is devoted to detailing ____.

the injuries the colonists suffered under British rule

Explain the pamphlet "common sense" written by Thomas Paine

Encouraged Americans to break away from Britain and why

Which one is not an example of Aphorism?

My heart is like a singing bird.

God set the world into motion then stepped back

What was the concept of Deism?

There is a God, but his role is to set natural laws in place

Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense". Which of the following would be one of his ideas.

Why are we paying taxes but not represented in parliament?

What were some things Ben Franklin did?

writer, signed declaration of independence, founding fathers of the United States of America

Example of Consonance

all mammals named Sammy are clammy

Repetition of the Initial consonant sound

What did Patrick Henry do?

Said, "give me liberty or give me death"

According to Deism, God . . .

exists but does not intervene in the world

Which one of these quotes is not from Ben Franklin?

"Give me liberty or give me death"

Which is the definition of alliteration?

The repetition of letters or sound in a series of words

Patrick Henry speech: "Our brethren are already in the field!"

Other colonists are experiencing unfair treatment

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1
Pick the example of alliteration
The car went "bang!"
The sun is a lightbulb
Karli couldn't come outside
2
Which is an example of alliteration?
This bag weighs a ton.
My mom made mystery meat.
The snow is a white blanket.
Your answer is as clear as mud.
3
Which of the following words best characterizes Franklin's relationship with brother James?
Hostile
Friendly
Neutral
Unsupportive
4
Allusion
Repetition of the vowel sound
A quotation from reference to a book, paper, or author.
Repetition of the Initial consonant sound
A reference in literature, or in visual or performing arts
5
Ben Franklin would work on only one virtue per
day
week
month
2 weeks
6
Patrick Henry speech: "Why stand here idle?"
Why aren't we doing anything?
Why aren't we going to Boston?
Why are we standing when we could be sitting?
Why aren't the British here with us?
7
The longest part of the Declaration is devoted to detailing ____.
the structure a fair government should have
the colonist's intentions regarding the future
the injuries the colonists suffered under British rule
the rights the colonists demanded from Britain
8
When did Patrick Henry make his famous speech?
April 1767
March 1773
March 1775
March 1778
9
Ben Franklin wanted this bird to be the national bird to be the __________ .
Vulture
Pheasant
Eagle
Turkey
10
Which is NOT an invention of Ben Franklin?
Bifocals
light bulb
Franklin Stove
lightning rod
11
An aphorism is ...
a life calling
a spell check device
a wise saying
a metaphor
12
Aphorism means...
An address to someone not present, like a god or tree
A pithy observation or truism
The god of Thebes's major rival
The noun that a pronoun points to
13
Which period was occurring at same time as the Neoclassical period?
Augustan Period
All of the Above
Enlightenment Period
Restoration Period
14
Explain the pamphlet "common sense" written by Thomas Paine
A fantasy book written for children
Encouraged Americans to break away from Britain and why
A treaty for peace between America and britian
Encouraged British to break away from America
15
Assonance is the repetition of...
vowel sounds
a wise saying
consonant sounds
mindless drivel
16
Which one is not an example of Aphorism?
If you lie down with dogs, you wake up with fleas.
Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.
Actions speak louder than words.
My heart is like a singing bird.
17
Deism states that
God set the world into motion then stepped back
God is the guiding force of evolution
There is no Dog
There is no God
18
Which of the following is NOT one of Franklin's virtues?
Order
Justice
Sassiness
Tranquility
19
What was the concept of Deism?
There is a god, and he controls our daily lives in every way
There is no god
There is a God, but his role is to set natural laws in place
There is a god, but he doesn't impact humans at all
20
Which of the following does Patrick Henry allude to as an illustration for Britian's betrayal?
Judas kissing Christ
Mr. Fischer = Beastly Lumberjack
Odysseus tricking the Cyclops
Juliet's betrayal of the Capulets
21
Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense". Which of the following would be one of his ideas.
Why are we paying taxes but not represented in parliament?
We should pay taxes to King George III. We are his subjects.
We must stay loyal to the King even without representation.
22
What were some things Ben Franklin did?
writer
a sailor
signed declaration of independence
founding fathers of the United States of America
23
Deism is associated with
the Agricultural Revolution
the Middle Ages
the Enlightenment
the Renaissance
24
Which sentence has an example of consonance?
Toss the glass, boss.
The book is really heavy.
I want to ride to the zoo afterwhile.
I like to eat pizza.
25
Paine refers to less than dedicated soldiers as _______.
Fair Weather Fighters
Sad Soldiers
Part-Time Patriots
Sunshine Patriots
26
"Give me liberty or give me ______!"
deep water aerobics
donuts
death
dental work
27
Thomas Paine (T. Paine) authored which of the following?
The Declaration of Independence
"Letters to Congress on the rights of Man"
The Speech to the Virginia Convention
The Crisis, No. 1
28
How many years of formal education did Ben Franklin have?
10
0
5
2
29
What did Thomas Paine write?
The Declaration of Independence
The Treaty of Paris
Common Sense
How FireStar died
30
Example of Consonance
all mammals named Sammy are clammy
Do you like blue?
lay your weary head to rest, don't you cry no more
carry on my wayward son, there'll be peace when you are done
31
Consonance
A reference in literature, or in visual or performing arts
Repetition of the Initial consonant sound
A quotation from reference to a book, paper, or author.
Repetition of the vowel sound
32
What did Patrick Henry do?
Said, "give me liberty or give me death"
He Was the third president
He wrote the Declaration of Independence
He was the first president
33
According to Deism, God . . .
exists but does not intervene in the world
exists and intervenes in the world
does not exist
34
Which of the following does Patrick Henry allude to as an illustration for Britian's betrayal?
Judas kissing Christ
Odysseus tricking the Cyclops
Summer soldiers and sunshine patriots
Juliet's betrayal of the Capulets
35
The Chief author of The Declaration of Independence was _________.
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
John Adams
36
Which one of these quotes is not from Ben Franklin?
""A penny saved is a penny earned.
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
There never was a good war or a bad peace.
"Give me liberty or give me death"
37
Which is the definition of alliteration?
An exaggerated statement so dramatic it is unbelievable.
The repetition of letters or sound in a series of words
Language that appeals to the senses
Comparing two unalike things using like or as
38
Ben Franklin refused to take money for his inventions. He said he ...
was "doing good to man"
didn't care about them.
just loved science.
was rich enough.
39
Patrick Henry speech: "Our brethren are already in the field!"
The families of colonists are fighting
Other colonists are experiencing unfair treatment
Colonists have been killed in battle
Other colonists are out playing tag in a field

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