Revolutionary Literature

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Revolutionary Literature Persuasive Literature And The American Revolution

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Revolutionary Literature. Persuasive Literature And The American Revolution. Review. Native American Lit- Pictographs & oral storytelling Stories were used to explain creation and natural events. Humans are equal with nature. Puritan Literature. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Revolutionary Literature

Revolutionary LiteraturePersuasive LiteratureAndThe American RevolutionReviewNative American Lit- Pictographs & oral storytelling

Stories were used to explain creation and natural events.

Humans are equal with naturePuritan LiteratureThey want to follow the purity of the Bible.People had to follow many rules and obey church leaders. Literature- sermons, diary, journalTheocracy=government based on a religionDemocracy=government by manThe American Revolution1775-1783

American colonists revolt against unfair taxes and laws. Many want to break from British rule.

The American Revolution Cont... Give me liberty or give me death!Patrick Henry, the most famous orator (speaker) of the American Revolution, delivered a fiery speech to the Virginia delegates of the need fight England.

Speech in the Virginia Convention led to The Declaration of Independence and life and freedoms as we know it today.

The Political PamphletThe most common and popular type of literature

The most famous one was Thomas Paines Common Sense that sold over 100,000 copies in its first 3 months of publication.Powerful PersuasionMost literature was persuasive trying to get people to understand

The wrongdoings of the British Government

How America was to rebuild after the RevolutionImportant Revolutionary LiteratureThe most important pieces of literature:Speech in the Virginia Convention by Patrick HenryThe Declaration of Independence drafted by Thomas Jefferson What is an American by Michael-Guillaume Jean de Crevecoeur

What is an American?After the Revolutionary War, a definition of what the term American means was needed.

We will read a section of What is an American? by Jean de Crevecoeur

You will also write your own definition essay about your idea of what the term American means to you.4 Rhetorical Techniques Used to Persuade an audience:Repetition of a phraseParallelism or Parallel Structure Rhetorical Questions Appeals-Pathos- emotional (It feels right.)Logos- logical (It makes good business sense.)Ethos- ethical (It is the fair and honest choice.)Types of Appeal (persuasion)EthosEthical appealBased on credibility of the speakerSense of right and wrongPathosEmotional Appeal, vivid language, appeals to your feelingsLogosLogical appeal, statistics, facts, quotesA trusted doctor tells you that driving with sunglasses at night is safe.Every time you throw away unwanted food, three children die from starvation.3 out of 4 parents choose Jiff peanut butter for their children.