Which of the following is correctly punctuated?

I'm glad Mr. Walter made this Kahoot for us. It is really so dang fun.

What is the definition of parallel structure?

repetition of a pattern in a work

Which of the following is correctly punctuated?

I would like to get an A in this class, but I am just too lazy.

Which of the following is the correct order for the literary periods we've studied so far?

Native American, Colonial, American Renaissance

Which of the following is a true statement about Transcendentalism.

Believes that we can find God and nature within ourselves.

What is the definition of motif?

repetition of an idea in a work

Anne Bradstreet's "Some Verses Upon the Burning of Our House" has what theme?

In times of trouble, looking to God is better than self-pity.

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?

To focus the reader's/listener's attention in the desired direction.

Which of the following are all characteristics of Romanticism?

Emotions, Common Folk, Supernatural

Walt Whitman's poem "I Celebrate Myself" contains the line "Creeds and schools in abeyance." What does he mean?

He is not emphasizing societal beliefs and formal education.

In "The World on the Turtle's Back," how do the right and left handed twins differ?

One has the "straight mind" and one has the "crooked mind."

What is a similarity between Native American Creation stories and the Christian Creation story.

An important tree, Brothers who have a conflict

Why might a writer repeat an idea late in a work but add some changes?

To create unity and show how the characters have developed.

What was the first year like for the Puritans in America?

Many died of disease and starvation

How did the Puritans manage to survive the first year?

With help from Native Americans

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1
Transcendentalists value society over the individual.
False
True
2
What did the Declaration of Independence say about slavery?
It should be expanded.
It was the right of American landowners to own slaves.
Nothing
It will be abolished at some point in the future.
3
What is the tone of Whitman's "I Celebrate Myself"?
tragic
pessimistic
ironic
positive
4
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
I'm glad Mr. Walter made this Kahoot for us. It is really so dang fun.
I'm glad Mr. Walter made this Kahoot for us, it is really so dang fun.
I'm glad Mr. Walter made this Kahoot for us it is really so dang fun.
I'm glad Mr. Walter made this Kahoot for us and, it is really so dang fun.
5
What did all the Native American mythologies have in common?
Creation stories
A religious savior
Dramatic irony
Wild main characters
6
In the Native American myth "Coyote Finishes his Work," what kind of character is the coyote?
The Wise Father.
The Great Warrior.
A trickster.
The Earthmother.
7
What is the definition of parallel structure?
a story element in many works over many time periods
repetition of an idea in a work
repetition of a pattern in a work
reference to something outside the work
8
Romanticism was a reaction against what literary tradition?
Native American
The Renaissance
The Enlightenment
Greek Tragedy
9
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
I would like to get an A in this class: but I am just too lazy.
I would like to get an A in this class, but I am just too lazy.
I would like to get an A in this class but, I am just too lazy.
I would like to get an A in this class but I am just too lazy.
10
Which of the following is the correct order for the literary periods we've studied so far?
Enlightenment, Colonial, Romantic, Native American
American Renaissance, Colonial, Romantic. Native American
Romantic, Colonial, Native American, American Renaissance
Native American, Colonial, American Renaissance
11
According to Thomas Jefferson and the "Declaration of Independence," from where do the rights of man come?
From our Creator
From the literary experts
From the government
From the revolutionaries
12
What kind of writing was frequently published after the Puritans landed?
Political pamphlets
Personal histories
Novels
Plays
13
Why does Poe repeat the shadow imagery at the end of "The Raven"?
To create dramatic irony.
To suddenly change the theme of the poem at the end.
To create parallel structure.
To create a sense of unity.
14
What kind of writer was Edgar Allan Poe?
novelist
transcendentalist
scientific
dark romanticist
15
What is a motif from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"?
light/darkness
The black bird
A guy was losing his mind
happiness
16
Which of the following contributed to the harsh conditions of the Enlightenment Era?
More tyrannical governments
New, incurable diseases.
The Industrial Revolution
The start of slavery
17
When the audience knows something the characters don't.
situational irony
allusion
dramatic irony
motif
18
Which of the following is a true statement about Transcendentalism.
Has frightening settings
Includes unlikely characters
It examines man's sinful nature
Believes that we can find God and nature within ourselves.
19
Why did the Puritans come to America?
To worship freely
To hunt deer
To create a free literary tradition
To establish democracy
20
What is the definition of motif?
a plot or story element that is repeated in stories from different times
repetition of pattterns in a work
repetition of an idea in a work
reference to a work outside the work being considered
21
Which of the following is true about Dark Romanticism?
Focuses on science
Looks to nature for answers about life.
Examines man's sinful nature.
Focuses on logical reasoning.
22
Anne Bradstreet's "Some Verses Upon the Burning of Our House" has what theme?
In times of trouble, looking to God is better than self-pity.
American writers borrowed many elements from the European tradition.
Always be careful with fire.
Civil government is the best way to protect life and property.
23
What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?
To let the audience know when you aren't sure of something.
To generate audience participation by getting them to answer a question.
There is no purpose, it's just there to fill space.
To focus the reader's/listener's attention in the desired direction.
24
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
seperete
sceperate
separate
seperate
25
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Romantic Hero?
All three answers are correct
Indepedent or outcast from society
Has a mysterious past
Moody
26
Sherman Alexie's "Indian Education" was an example of what?
Satire
Puritan Religious Doctrine
Political Writing
Romantic Poetry
27
Which of the following are all characteristics of Romanticism?
Beauty, Imagination, Tragedy
Logic, Reason, Science
Love, Devotion, Loyalty
Emotions, Common Folk, Supernatural
28
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Romanticism?
Emotions
Imagination
Mystery
Logical reasoning
29
What is pathos?
The ethical argument
The statistical argument.
The emotional argument.
The logical argument.
30
Walt Whitman's poem "I Celebrate Myself" contains the line "Creeds and schools in abeyance." What does he mean?
He believes that creeds cause evil.
He believes that creeds and schools conflict with each other.
He is not emphasizing societal beliefs and formal education.
He believes a college education is very important.
31
In "The World on the Turtle's Back," how do the right and left handed twins differ?
One is good and one is evil.
One is a boy and the other is a girl.
One is from the Iriquois and one is from the Cherokee.
One has the "straight mind" and one has the "crooked mind."
32
What is a similarity between Native American Creation stories and the Christian Creation story.
John the Baptist
Jesus
An important tree
Brothers who have a conflict
33
When did William Bradford and the Pilgrims arrive on the Mayflower?
1620
1520
1720
1997
34
Why might a writer repeat an idea late in a work but add some changes?
To create symbolism that sticks in the readers' memory.
To emphasize characteristics and show how static the character is.
To add extra imagery that supports the theme.
To create unity and show how the characters have developed.
35
What form of writing was frequently published in the Colonial Era?
Food articles
Long poems
Political pamphlets
Novels
36
What was the purpose of Native American mythology?
All these answers are correct.
To socialize the people who created the myth.
To entertain.
To teach aspects of the tribe's culture.
37
"Intuition" is a characteristic of which of the following?
Dark Romanticism
Colonial Literature
Transcendentalism
Native American Literature
38
What was the first year like for the Puritans in America?
Many died of disease and starvation
Many died in war with the Native Americans
They gave up and returned home.
They had no significant problems because of their leaders.
39
What is a motif from Emily Dickinson's "Tell All the Truth but Tell it Slant"?
fear
light
slant
transcendentalism
40
Where was Mr. Walter born?
Georgia
Virginia
California
Florida
41
How did the Puritans manage to survive the first year?
A new ship arrived with reinforcements.
They got lost and couldn't get their colony properly established.
With help from Native Americans
No problems because they had great leadership
42
Which of the following is an example of parallel structure
To live, to laugh, to love.
Some Verses Upon the Burning of Our House
Four score and seven years ago.
Once upon a midnight dreary.

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