This unit looks at works of American literature written between 1770 and 1800. Based on what was happening in America during this time, what types of themes and concepts do you expect to see in the
texts you read?

How does this image the reader to understand seismographs?

The man took strong sharp sudden bites, just like the dog. the figurative language in this excerpt serves to a. give the convict animalistic qualities. b. provide a relatable example of how the convict ate. c. set a scary mood. d. use alliteration to catch the reader's attention.

Imagination. experience. determination. trustworthiness.