Cortese Romanticism Unit

_________- centers on the belief that humans and nature are inherently connected through a divine spirit known as the "____"

transcendentalism

oversoul

Emerged as a response to traditional ________ and __________ structures, promoting a philosophy that emphasizes __________ and __________ understanding over material and ______________.

religious and societal

intuition and spiritual

institutional constraints

In the early 19th century, american intellectuals and thinks increasingly questioned _________ and divine authority of the Bible, leading many to seek alternative forms of _______.

traditional religion doctrines

spirituality

The idea was spreading that the Bible was _________________ and not divinely inspired

man made

Contributed to the rise of Transcendentalism, as it emphasized individual intuition and a direct, personal connection with the _________, free from the constraints of organized religion.

divine

Figures like ______ and _______ championed the idea that truth and spiritual insight could be found through personal ____ and an __________ resonating with those disillusioned by conventional religious practices.

Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau

reflection and an appreciation of nature

____________ in the movement's growing influence in America

Key factor

Unity with the ______: Transcendentalists believed in a ________ spirit, or the ________ that connects all individual souls and elements of nature

oversoul

universal

This divine spirit essence flows through everything, suggesting that by understanding parts of this __________ such as oneself or a tree- one can grasp broader truths about the universe and God.

greater spirit

This interconnectedness implies that every aspect of existence is a reflection of the __________.

divine

Inherent __________ and intuition: transcendentalists held that humans are inherently __________ because they are part of the ________. They trusted that by listening to their inner intuition, individuals could discern what is true and moral.

goodness

good

divine oversoul

This belief in __________ and personal ____ reflects their ________ about human nature and potential for personal and spiritual growth.

self reliance and personal insights

optimism

__________material reality: the movement stressed that ultimate truths go beyond the material world and can be understood through ___________ and ___________ insight.

Transcending

intuition and spiritual

Transcendentalists believed that knowledge gained through ____________, ______________, and __________ surpasses when can be perceived with the senses

feelings, imagination, and intuition

This notion of a "________" knowledge suggests that some truths are known inherently, such as the existence of the ___.

"a priori"

soul

Simplicity and Nature: Emphasizing a return to simplicity and a deep connection with _____, Transcendentalists believed that _________ and _______ distracted from spiritual development.

nature

material possessions and societal conventions

By _____ and focusing on _________, individuals could better connect with their inner selves and the divine, fostering a richer _______.

living simply

nature

spiritual life

Transcendentalism is notable for being one of the first American _____________

philosophical movements

Builds upon Romantic ideas, such as reverence for _________ and the belief that societal institutions corrupt individuals ______.

nature

purity

Argued that true goodness and truth emerge when individual are independent and self-reliant, free from the constraints of _________and_________.

society and organized religion

Ralph Waldo Emerson: a leading figure, Emerson emphasized _________and_________. His works, sich as "Nature" and "Self-Reliance," argue that individuals should trust their inner __ and seek personal ______ rather than adhering to conventional norms.

self-reliance and intuition

inner voice

spiritual experience

Henry David Thoreau: known for his experiment in simple living at ________, Thoreau promoted _________and________.

Walden Pound

minimalism and non-conformity

Thoreau's writings advocate for a return to nature and the importance of individual _______, as seen in his work "__" and his act of civil disobedience against unjust laws.

conscience

"Walden"

Logos-

Appeal to logic

logos uses reason- ____________________ arguments

facts, statistics, and logic

logos Aims to convince the audience through _________ and _______ thinking

evidence and clear

presenting scientific data or historical facts to support a claim is an ex of

logos

ethos-

appeal to character/credibility

ethos relies on the writers or speakers __________ and __________

credibility and authority

ethos attempts to convince by showing the author is _______ or an _______

trustworthy

export

mentioning relevant qualifications or experience on a topic is an example of an

ethos

pathos-

appeal to emotions

pathos aims to evoke ________ responses from the audience

emotional

pathos uses ______,___________or,__________ situations

vivid language, personal stones, or relatable

describing a heartwarming or tragic scenario to support an argument is an ex of

pathos

use of short, long , varied sentence lengths

sentence structures

the authors attitude towards the subject

tone

vivid descriptive language that appeals to the senses

imagery

including the use of formal or informal language

diction

extended comparisons to explain or clarify ideas

analogies

describing one thing by directly calling it something else

metaphor

what is this an ex of? "she has a hear of stone" to describe how unemotional or callous someone is

metaphor

metaphors help make a concept easier to ________ or ______: they can also be a more beautiful or unique way of expressing an _____.

understand or visualize

idea

a short saying expressing a general truth

aphorism

what is this an ex of? "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb unto his skin and walk around in it" to kill a mockingbird

"pride goeth before a fall"- proverbs

aphorism

Aphorism get across an idea in a concise and ______ manner

memorable

a short story taken from a personal experience is a _______, can provide a ______,________,__________

anecdote

message lesson or insight

a reference to a person, place, thing or idea from history or literature

allusion

what is this an ex of? "don't be such a scrooge" reference to Charles Dickens

allusion

show similarities between people. events or ideas help the writer draw upon the ideas and emotions the reader has related to the thing being alluded to

allusions

contrasting two ideas against one another

antithesis

what is this an ex of: "that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" "we must learn to live together as brother or perish together as folds"- Martin Luther King Jr

Antithesis

Antithesis can set up and emphasize a contrast or conflict between two possibilities or show the full __________________

range of an idea

Asking a question that is not intended to be answered a loud

rhetorical question

"can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, can we assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? will you join in that historic effort"- JFK

Rhetorical Question

Rhetorical questions can help convivence the ____________ to agree or control the argument by asking and then answering a question

audience

giving human qualities to something non-human

personification

what is this an ex of? "i'm a son of mother nature/ a son of father time/ i've got a lot of neighbors/ the million stars that shine/ and they're all friends of mine""

personification

Personification helps people visualize something or relate to it on a more ________________

personal level

describing one thing by saying it is "like" pr "as" something else

simile

what is this an ex of? He was a s quiet as a mouse

simile

similes help readers __________or__________ something. They can also make ones writing more beautiful and interesting

understand and visualize

exaggerating something in order to have a certain effect

Hyperbole

what is this an ex of? "I have a million things to do today"

hyperbole

hyperboles are usually used for _________ or to be ________

emphasis

funny

repeating a word or phrase

repetition

what is this an ex of? "we must, and I mean must, get this done urgently"

repetition

repetition is usually used for

emphasis