Non-Fiction/Persuasion Review

A question in which the answer is already known is called a ______________? Rhetorical Question

An author using the same phrase or words over an over is called _____________? Repetition

What is it called when an author makes the same point several times, using different words each time? Restatement

A reference to a well-known work of art or literature (in a speech) is known as what? Allusion

In “Speech in the Virginia Convention,” which passage appeals to the reader’s sense of reason? A. His actions are guided by “the lamp of experience.” B. He is willing to know the truth “whatever anguish of spirit it may cause.” C. He shouts, “I repeat it sir, we must fight!!” D. He tells the others he wants freedom “or . . . death!”

Which statement from “Speech in the Virginia Convention” appeals to the reader’s emotions? A. “But different men often see the same subject in different lights . . .” B. “The war is inevitable—and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come!” C. “I know of no way of judging the future but by the past . . .” D. “What terms shall we find that have not already been exhausted?”

Speak out against the British In “Speech in the Virginia Convention,” Patrick Henry says, surprisingly, that he must take a certain action against England in order to be a true patriot. What is this action? Speak out against the British

What action does Henry want his audience to take? To fight Britain

What emotion does Henry say should not be trusted in dealing with England? Hope

What is Jefferson’s main form of persuasion in the Declaration of Independence? A. He has an unusual view of how government should work. B. He understands that the colonists should explain their actions. C. He offers a list of colonists’ complaints against the British king. D. He asks colonists to contribute their fortunes to the cause.

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence is charged, or filled with emotion? A. “for the public good” B. “without consent” C. “death, desolation, and tyranny” D. “in the most humble terms”

What does Jefferson mean when he says that the king has “refused his assent to laws . . . necessary for the public good”? A. He knows what is best for the colonies. B. He has failed to allow changes that would benefit the colonies. C. He enjoys being tyrannical. D. He is too busy to listen to the colonists.

In which sentence is the meaning of the word unanimity suggested? A. Franklin urged every member of the Convention to sign the Constitution. B. Franklin praised the high quality of the new Constitution. C. Franklin found he doubted his judgments more as he grew older. D. Franklin wanted other nations to approve of the new Constitution.

When Franklin states that a failed government usually ends in despotism, he is saying it A. must begin again B. ends in tyranny C. has failed at absolute rule D. can never be as great as it previously was

Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to incorrigible? A. wicked B. incoherent C. intangible D. useful

When Equiano describes the many smells on the ship, he counts them as copious, or A. few. B. plentiful. C. foreign. D. pleasant.

When Franklin called his project arduous, he meant it would be A. very difficult to do. B. easily done. C. very expensive. D. best done by a group.

When Jefferson spoke of British officers sent to harass the colonists, he meant that they A. tried to get the colonists to convert B. constantly engaged them in conversation C. were a constant bother D. never treated them fairly