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

the injuries the colonists suffered under British rule

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?

Which one is not an example of Aphorism?

My heart is like a singing bird.

Which is the definition of alliteration?

The repetition of letters or sound in a series of words

Repetition of the Initial consonant sound

What did Patrick Henry do?

Said, "give me liberty or give me death"

What was the concept of Deism?

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

God set the world into motion then stepped back

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

Other colonists are experiencing unfair treatment

What were some things Ben Franklin did?

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

Which one of these quotes is not from Ben Franklin?

"Give me liberty or give me death"

Example of Consonance

all mammals named Sammy are clammy

According to Deism, God . . .

exists but does not intervene in the world

A reference in literature, or in visual or performing arts

Explain the pamphlet "common sense" written by Thomas Paine

Encouraged Americans to break away from Britain and why

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

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