Lit

Question 1

What is in an Almanac? Who was poor Richard?
What is an aphorism?

Answer 1

1. information that is useful to the general public 2. Benjamin Franklin 3. Observation with a general truth. “Early bird gets the worm”

Question 2

How does Henry start his speech? Primary arguments in support of arming the militia?

Answer 2

1. With compliments, but says he is going to share his views. 2. We can’t be freed unless we fight, God says to fight.

Question 3

What does Wheatley most personify? Most of Wheatley’s allusions are to what? Overall tone?

Answer 3

1. She personifies the American people and their hope for freedom. 2. Heaven or something of a higher power than humans 3. Pride and hope

Question 4

NA Lit elements? Conclusion about NA beliefs? Role of reason?

Answer 4

1. Focus on nature and spirituality 2. NA beliefs are stronger then the role of reason because they explain what is needed to be explained.