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A metrical unit in a line of poetry is called a...?
stressed syllable
refrain
foot
hand
2
Why did Thoreau spend a night in jail?
Accidentally locked in
Refused to pay taxes
Arrested for disorderly conduct
Visited a relative
3
Movement that furthered American education, self-improvement, and cultural development:
Fireside Poet movement
lyceum movement
rationalism
Romanticism
4
How does a writer reveal tone?
The writer's choice of words
The subject of the work
The characters' actions
Through the reader's opinion
5
In "The Pit and the Pendulum," that the narrator is frightened about being in the dark because
the unseen is more terrifying than the seen
he has always been afraid of the dark
he can hear the bats and rats but not see them
he knows exactly what torture awaits him
6
What is irony?
Contrast between what is expected and what actually occurs
a style of writing characterized by the use of humor
a negative or critical remark
a work that mocks traditional literary conventions
7
Transcendentalists believed that...
true art could only be created by Americans on American soil
the physical world is a reflection of the Divine Soul
art was the best way to bring about social change
America was destined to conquer the world
8
American Romantic poets used who as literary models?
the rhythms and rhymes of folk songs
poetic traditions established by European Romantics
ideas from novels of American Romantics
experimental forms used by younger poets
9
What is an example of end rhyme from Poe's "Eldorado?"
"ground/ Eldorado"
"shadow/he"
"old/ bold"
"shadow/found"
10
Why do writers use imagery?
evoke pictures in the reader's mind
make writing abstract
give writing a pleasing sound
convey the meaning of multiple words
11
"Life is a carnival" is an example of...?
simile
archetype
metaphor
idiom
12
According to William Cullen Bryant's "Thanatopsis," how should people regard death?
calmly
nicely
fiercely
angrily
13
The Dark Romantics explored...
the civilization of the Goths
psychological effects of sin and guilt, and good and evil
lessons to be drawn from traditional religions
the decay of European society and growth of American society
14
Which of the following statements best states one of Emerson's philosophies?
Be true to yourself
Keep your head in the clouds
Turnabout is fair play
Misery loves company
15
A group of Romantics called the ___ were probably the most popular poets America ever produced
Barn-Burner Poets
Bonfire Poets
Fireside Poets
Hearthside Poets
16
From Elizabeth's talk with Mr. Hooper, you can infer that...
Mr. Hooper is doomed to be lonely
She understands why he wears the veil
He wants to end the relationship
She rejects him because she fears a scandal
17
The black veil has a powerful effect on people for ALL reasons EXCEPT:
it makes them think Mr. Hooper is hiding something awful
only women wore veils in Colonial America
it reminds them of their sins
it is creepy
18
Romanticism celebrated all of the following
except
nature over civilization
feeling over reason
the future growth of industry
imagination over science
19
American Romantic writers rejected rationalism because they believed that:
scientific thinking hadn't been developed
intuition and imagination bring greater truths
logical thought isn't possible
20
Writers use mood to.....?
Convey an overall feeling
Establish external conflict
Give a narrator a distinct personality
Create believable characters
21
Words that do not rhyme exactly are called...?
internal rhyme
slant rhyme
end rhyme
rhyme scheme
22
Tom Walker might be best described as ___________ in "The Devil and Tom Walker"
crafty but lazy
kind but misunderstood
stingy and cruel, but courageous
beaten down by bad luck
23
Whitman's style can be described as...?
elevated and sublime
bold and confident
elegant and refined
folksy and charming
24
The American Romantic poets...
emphasized sophisticated real-life figures
were never respected as literary figures
valued logic over reason
focused on "American" subject mattters
25
What is Emerson's opinion of society?
Society conspires to deny people their freedom
Society helps people achieve their potential
We must accept society's rules
Society stands between us and the forces of chaos
26
How long did Thoreau live in the woods at Walden Pond?
one year
a few months
a few days
about two years
27
What are Gandhi's two ways of countering injustice?
nonviolence and writing
violence and nonviolence
violence and jail
smashing in the head of the lawbreaker
28
After permanently adopting the veil, Mr. Hooper...
tends to the congregation with his usual care
frequently cries and flies into rages
accuses the congregation of terrible sins
Ignores his responsibilities as minister
29
"The Minister's Black Veil" is a parable because...
the story is sad and depressing :(
moral themes are the center of the story
characters and setting are made up
story is based on a true event
30
Tom Walker's wife is BEST described by...?
very generous and much loved
kind toward her husband, but cruel to others
yearning for companionship
fierce, shrew, always nagging and yelling
31
The word
fizz
is an example of...?
onomatopoeia
assonance
cliche
diction
32
What does Irving use to symbolize hypocrisy and hidden evil?
The flourishing trees that are rotten to the core
the devil's deal with Tom.
The Walker's silver teapot and spoons
Mrs. Walker's heart and liver, wrapped in the apron
33
The symbolic meaning of a story
is a summary of factual details
is it's universal theme
describes the reader's reactions to events in the story
goes beyond the literal meaning
34
Poetry that does not have a regular meter and rhyme scheme is...?
lyric poetry
free verse
limerick
haiku
35
Emotional appeals are a persuasive technique that uses...
exaggerated claims
questions directed to the reader
loaded language and anecdotes
attacks on opponents
36
"The Devil and Tom Walker" is based on the archetype of a person who
sells his soul to the devil
lives in New England
is unhappy in marriage
hunts for treasure
37
Which of the following statements about
theme
is true?
It is often implied, not stated.
It can be stated in one word
A work of literature only has one theme.
It is an element of prose, not poetry
38
Which best describes the influence of Dickinson and Whitman on later poets?
poets were treated with great respect
poets were open to more experimentation
later poets felt inferior and stopped writing
their poems inspired social action
39
"Thanatopsis" is a good example of Romantic poetry because:
it's concerned with thoughts of dying
the poet applies logic and rational thinking
it's unrhymed and focuses on supernatural
nature arouses emotions and insights of the speaker
40
When the speaker in "The Raven" first hears a noise, he thinks it is...
his enemy stalking him
his friends playing tricks
someone is at the door
the wind blowing the door open
41
With which statements would Thoreau most likely agree?
People need to learn to compromise to get along
The chief purpose of life should be to glorify God
Most people forfeit their lives by doing what society says
Most people have lives that are too simple
42
Which of the following is an opinion of American Romantic writers?
Westward expansion is dangerous
Ordinary readers do not appreciate Romantic ideals
Cities are centers of corruption and ugliness
European literature has no traditions worth considering
43
Emily Dickinson's poetry is noted for it's...
precise language
historical value
epic sweep
errors in word usage
