American Literature Unit 1 Colonialism Review

In "When Grizzlies Walked Upright," why do the Native Americans never kill a grizzly bear?

In "When Grizzlies Walked Upright," what modern archetype does it represent?

Edwards' vivid descriptions of Hell are meant to_________.

Puritan Plain style is characterized by which of the following?

Which of the following lines from the poem is an example of inverted syntax?

"How awful is it to be left behind at such a day!" appeals to which emotion?

Toward the end of the sermon, Edwards' tone shifts from ____ to____.

The use of a biblical quotation at the end of the sermon strengthens Edwards' argument by____.

What contrasting images does Edwards use to describe God's wrath?

In "When Grizzlies Walked Upright," the daughter places herself in danger because she is____.

To paraphrase the poem, which would you do first?

What chief emotions does the speaker in Bradstreet's poem express?

What does gulf mean? "If God should let you go, you would ..descend..into the bottomless gulf."

"a spider, or some loathsome insect (held) over the fire" stresses human beings' __________.

What is the central idea of Anne Bradstreet's poem?

Which of these sayings expresses a cultural value suggested by "The Earth on Turtle's Back?"

"When Grizzlies Walked Upright" explains the origins of ___.

Which of these people or forces does the sermon indicate is the most powerful?

Which of the following is a belief held by the Puritans?

Which of the following is a true statement about a myth?

Which statement accurately paraphrases, "If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee."

In "When Grizzlies Walked Upright," what does the Sky Chief do to the grizzlies?

Which would be your ancestors?

Which of the following examples uses a coordinating conjunction?

Which statement best explains, "Compare with me ye women if you can?"

Is the 1st stanza of "To My Dear and Loving Husband," an example of Puritan Plain Style?

Which of the following types of literature are NOT characteristic of Puritanism?

Since his love is too great for her to repay, the speaker wishes that___.

"The Earth on Turtle's Back" shows the importance the Onondaga placed on___.

The speaker of "To My Dear and Loving Husband" addresses___.

The Onondaga Myth, "The Earth on Turtle's Back," explains the origin of_______.

The passing down of stories and by word of mouth. This is referred to as?