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Revolutionary Literature

Revolutionary Literature. Persuasive Literature & The American Revolution. Rhetoric: Basic appeals. Ethos Appeals based on the character and reputation of the speaker Pathos Appeals based on the emotions of the audience Logos Appeals based on logic and reason.

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Revolutionary Literature

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  1. Revolutionary Literature Persuasive Literature & The American Revolution

  2. Rhetoric: Basic appeals Ethos Appeals based on the character and reputation of the speaker Pathos Appeals based on the emotions of the audience Logos Appeals based on logic and reason

  3. Persuasive Rhetoric (pg. 261) • Rhetorical Questions: Writers pose rhetorical questions to show that their arguments make the answers obvious. • Repetition: Emphasizes the important points • Parallelism:  The repetition of a syntactic construction in successive sentences for rhetorical effect (structure of the sentences)

  4. The American Revolution • 1775-1783 • American colonists revolt against unfair taxation and laws and break from British rule • When America breaks from British rule, authors no longer have publishers, audience, or legal protection and suffered during the first stages of rebuilding.

  5. Important Revolutionary Literature • The most important pieces of literature: • “Speech in the Virginia Convention” by Patrick Henry • “The Declaration of Independence” drafted by Thomas Jefferson • “What is an American” by Michael-Guillaume Jean de Crevecoeur

  6. The Political Pamphlet The most common and popular type of literature Over 2,000 pamphlets were published during the Revolution The most famous one was Thomas Paine’s Common Sense that sold over 100,000 copies in its first 3 months of publication.

  7. Powerful Persuasion • Most literature was persuasive trying to get people to understand: • The wrongdoings of the British Government • The politicians stands before elections • The status of the war • How America was to rebuild after the Revolution

  8. The American Revolution • Patrick Henry, the most famous orator (speaker) of the American Revolution, delivered a fiery speech to convince delegates of the need for armed resistance. • “Speech in the Virginia Convention” led to The Declaration of Independence” and life and freedoms as we know it today.

  9. Persuasion in Action (pg.260) • Clearly states issue and position • Gives an opinion and supports it with facts and reasons • Takes opposing views into account • Concludes by summing up reasons or calling for action • Patrick Henry

  10. Persuasion in Action Homework: Select one of the following pieces • Declaration of the Rights of Women (277) • What is an American? (289) • Lecture to a Missionary (295) • Stride Toward Freedom & Necessary to Protect Ourselves (301) • I am Joaquin/ Yo Soy Joaquin (309)

  11. Persuasion in Action Homework: Analyze your selection for the three basic appeals and the four elements of persuasion. Create a graphic organizer, essay, or other piece of written work that demonstrates your understanding of knowledge of both the work and the elements of persuasion. 20 points

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