Here are some possible questions concerning Mary Rowlandson’s Journa:

1) How does Rowlandson use diction and syntax to vilify the Indians?

2) How does Rowlandson use diction, syntax, or Biblical allusions to indicate she is one of the elect (saints)?

3) How does Rowlandson use appeals & rhetorical strategies as propoganda?

4) How does Increase Mather introduce the narrative, and why does he include a preface?

Rhetorical Strategies include:
1) Juxtaposition
2) Appeals
3) Mea Culpa

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