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Emerging Nations
Quiz 2.04
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Although Franklin, like Puritans, greatly values a virtuous life, Franklin's writing differs from Puritan writing in that it is | witty |
| Franklin can best be characterized as a _______. | genius with many talents |
| Central to Franklin's scheme for self-perfection is his | optimism regarding the possibility of personal change |
| Poor Richard can best be characterized as | witty and wise |
| Jefferson supports one of his main themes by | explaining the reasons for taking action against great Britain |
| When Paine speaks of the "summer soldier and the sunshine patriot," he refers to | people who are unwilling to make difficult personal sacrifices |
| Paine believes that God will protect the Colonists because they | have diligently tried to avoid war |
| Which of the following literary devices does Paine use when he describes the Tory plan as "peace surpasseth all understanding"? | parody |
| Which element of persuasive writing can be found in the Declaration of Independence? | a call to action |
| Benjamin Franklin makes a plan to master 13 virtues in order to ________. | achieve moral perfection |
| One way Thomas Paine develops his argument in Common Sense is by______ | giving an argument and a counterargument |
| Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine write for different purposes, but both writers _______ | show that humans can improve themselves and society |
| What is Thomas Paine's goal in The Crisis? | to inspire American soldiers in their fight for independence |
| Read this quotation from the American Crisis by Thomas Paine: "Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death," describes the virtue of ________. | resolution |
| To what audience is the Declaration of Independence addressed | the people of Great Britain, American colonists, and King George |
| Which former slave writes about spiritual redemption in her published poetry? | Phyllis Wheatley |
| Which former slave writes a narrative about the horrific inhumane conditions slaves endured aboard a slave ship | Olaudah Equiano |
| What symbol does Key regard with patriotic vigor as he awakens from his weary battle sleep? | the colonial flag of the 13 colonies |
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