used as support for a statement made For example At the beginning of The Crucible Reverend Parris accuses Abigail of dancing in the woods AND speculates why she was fired from the Proctor household Abigail then provides ID: 780660
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Slide1
Anecdote
A
short account of a particular incident or event
used as support for a statement made
For example…
At the beginning of
The Crucible
, Reverend Parris accuses Abigail of dancing in the woods AND speculates why she was fired from the Proctor household. Abigail then provides
anecdotes
in regards to what really happened.
For instance,
she starts
narrating
chimerical
stories to justify her actions.
She also claims that
Goody Proctor is a
liar. She uses these short stories/accounts to SUPPORT her claims.
Slide2APHORISMS
Aphorism is a
brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.
They may be used to entertain, instruct, and inspire.
They can be on any subject matter.
Franklin provides what’s known as his 19
aphorisms
that demonstrate his
legendary humor, insight into human nature, and philosophy of
life (seen on page 84)
Slide3Examples of Aphorisms—write down 3 of these examples.
All things come to those who wait
Don’t judge a book by its cover
Easier said than done
He that is not with me is against me
If you snooze, you lose
Live and learn
Old habits die hard
These are all cleverly-worded statements that provide a universal truth.
Slide4Practice
Look at page 74 and match the following statements to its’ appropriate aphorism. Write down the statement and the line NUMBER that you believe it corresponds to.
Be
careful what you wish for
Good
fences make good neighbors
Seize the day
Give a man a fish, and he’ll eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he’ll eat forever
A rumor goes in one ear and our many mouths
Slide5ANSWERS TO PRACTICE
Line 14
Line 1
Line 8
Line 2
Line 3