NOFD: Jenkins advises Douglass to carry a root that will:

Make it impossible for any white man to whip Douglass

After the Civil War, realistic writers sought to—

Portray real life without filtering it through Romanticism

The narrator's position in relation to a story being told

3rd Person Perspective - LIMITED

The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

Whitman and Dickinson were the same because:

they both explored new poetic forms.

Why did Emily Dickinson capitalize certain words?

To provide emphasis on them, She has no concern for the rules of convention (free from the rules)

3rd Person Perspective - OBJECTIVE

The narrator simply describes what is happening to the characters

What motivated Peyton Farquhar to go to Owl Creek Bridge?

a desire for glory, devotion to the Southern cause

Repetition of the same pattern of words to show each has equal importance

All of the following are characteristics of Realism EXCEPT:

Focus on emotion over logic and reason

The BEST Star Wars movie is definitely:

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Which of the following is a theme of "A Noiseless Patient Spider"?

Humans need to form connections with others.

Poetry that is written without rhyme such as Iambic Pentameter

Is the following sentence grammatically correct? Buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.

Of course it is! Who would say otherwise?

NOFD: At the end of the selection, Douglass—

is still enslaved, regains his sense of freedom and dignity

Naturalistic writers often showed human life as—

Crude and subject to the natural laws of the universe

3rd Person Perspective - OMNISCIENT

The narrator knows all of the thoughts & feelings of all of the characters

Will you study for this test???

I just saw my grade in HAC, I guess I have to..., Yes, I have growth mindset and understand that I can always do more!

Assigning human-like qualities to non-human things

When something appears to be radically different than how it actually is

How does the repetition of the word "filament" BEST relate to the spider?

It refers to the repetitive action that the spider takes

Realism replaced Romanticism because:

The brutal realities of war drove people away from emotions, Technology and growth created a new "working" class of people.

NOFD: When Covey tries to bind Douglass’s legs with a rope, Douglass—

Fights back by grabbing Covey by the throat

In "A Noiseless Patient Spider" what does the spider do that makes it seem more human?

decides how to explore its surroundings

What does the Noiseless Patient Spider's attempt to throw filaments represent?

The soul's desire to make a connection with the universe

The irony of "A Noiseless, Patient, Spider" is that:

The spider needs a web to explore but doesn't explore once it is complete

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1
In "A Noiseless Patient Spider," the speaker is similar to the spider because he or she
is looking for a connection
stands on a promontory
is launching filament
wants to spin a web
2
In "Because I could not stop for death," the passengers in the carriage are
acceptance, understanding, escape
speaker, despair, escape
speaker, death, immortatlity
hope, superstition, death
3
NOFD: Jenkins advises Douglass to carry a root that will:
heal the wounds Douglass got from the beating
Help Douglass become a free man
Make it impossible for any white man to whip Douglass
Make Covey kinder and more compassionate
4
Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson are considered to be ________________ poets.
Transitional
Realist
Transcendental
Romantic
5
What is the central theme of Because I Could Not Stop For Death?
Hate
Love
Death
Fear
6
After the Civil War, realistic writers sought to—
Heal the wounds of the war
Soften the harsh edges of reality
Use romance to entertain readers and reveal truth
Portray real life without filtering it through Romanticism
7
POINT-OF-VIEW (POV)
The narrator knows all of the thoughts & feelings of all of the characters
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told
The narrator simply describes what is happening to the characters
The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
8
Farquhar is being hanged because he--
tried to burn the bridge
burned the bridge
is a captured Confederate soldier.
deserted his post
9
3rd Person Perspective - LIMITED
The narrator knows all of the thoughts & feelings of all of the characters
The narrator simply describes what is happening to the characters
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told
The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
10
Whitman and Dickinson were the same because:
they both loved to travel.
they both explored new poetic forms.
they both liked to talk to people.
they were both hated by critics.
11
What does the noiseless, patient, spider lead Whitman to ponder?
Eternity
Death
Love
The Soul
12
In "I Hear America Singing," what does the 'singing' represent?
dissatisfaction
pride and joy
mandatory choral performances
labor laws
13
Why did Emily Dickinson capitalize certain words?
To provide emphasis on them
She has but a tentative grasp on the English language
The words were proper nouns and should be capitalized
She has no concern for the rules of convention (free from the rules)
14
Which Whitman poem celebrates the diversity of American workers?
"O Captain! My Captain!"
"Beat! Beat! Drums"
"O Me! O Life!"
"I Hear America Singing"
15
3rd Person Perspective - OBJECTIVE
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told
The narrator simply describes what is happening to the characters
The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
The narrator knows all of the thoughts & feelings of all of the characters
16
"I Hear America Singing" is an example of:
An epic poem
A pastoral poem
None of the above
A transcendentalist poem
17
What motivated Peyton Farquhar to go to Owl Creek Bridge?
an immediate need to protect his plantation
a desire for glory
curiosity about the accuracy of the scout’s report
devotion to the Southern cause
18
Parallel Structure
The process of creating similar buildings right next to each other
The opposite of perpendicular structure
Repetition that displays end rhyme within the structure of a stanza
Repetition of the same pattern of words to show each has equal importance
19
All of the following are characteristics of Realism EXCEPT:
Used almost a journalistic style to describe events as they happen
Showed brutal realities of everyday living
Focus on everyday, common people
Focus on emotion over logic and reason
20
The BEST Star Wars movie is definitely:
Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Episode IV: A New Hope
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
21
OCB: In real time, how long is it between Farquhar’s drop from the bridge and the end of the story?
several hours
much of one day and one night
only an instant
a few minutes
22
Who is the speaker in Because I Could Not Stop for Death?
a dead woman
God
Death
a woman's suitor
23
Which of the following is a theme of "A Noiseless Patient Spider"?
Humans can not control their natural instincts.
Nature is a representation of human behavior.
Humans need to form connections with others.
Human behavior is a representation of nature.
24
OCB: Farquhar realizes that his survival is likely when he:
discovers himself in the water
is not hit by the volley of rifle fire
manages to free his hands
reaches the riverbank
25
How does Frederick Douglas use anthropomorphism?
To demonstrate the dehumanizing experience of slavery
To demonstrate the distrustful, watchful eye of Mr. Covey
All of these
Compares slaves to oxen
26
"Because I could not stop for death-/He kindly stopped for me" is an example of?
alliteration
assonance
personification
Irony
27
In describing how death "kindly stopped" for her, the author uses
metaphor
personification
symbolism
simile
28
Blank Verse
Poetry that has no rhyme or rhythm.
Poetry that is written without rhyme such as Iambic Pentameter
A popular poetic form that came to prominence during Realism
Poetry that allows the reader to fill in the "blank" details
29
Is the following sentence grammatically correct? Buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.
Uhhhhh....what?
Of course it is! Who would say otherwise?
Buffalo
Heck no it's not! Who would say otherwise?
30
NOFD: At the end of the selection, Douglass—
vows that he will be revenged
regularly suffers abuse from white men
is still enslaved
regains his sense of freedom and dignity
31
Naturalistic writers often showed human life as—
Determined by a person’s own choice
Crude and subject to the natural laws of the universe
An unlimited journey of body and spirit
All working out for the best in the end
32
I Hear America Singing was about what?
anti-slavery
workers working
women's rights
children working in factories
33
3rd Person Perspective - OMNISCIENT
The narrator knows all of the thoughts & feelings of all of the characters
The narrator's position in relation to a story being told
The narrator simply describes what is happening to the characters
The narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.
34
Will you study for this test???
No, I have a fixed mindset and I'll never learn history.
I just saw my grade in HAC, I guess I have to...
LOL no. Good grades are for chumps.
Yes, I have growth mindset and understand that I can always do more!
35
"I Hear America Singing" features...
politicians
men only
everyday people
important historical figures
36
Peyton Farquar is best described as a—
Thirty-five year old planter
Young and enthusiastic captain in the army
Spy posing as a farmer
Middle-aged sentinel in the army
37
OCB: In imagined time, how long is it between Farquhar’s drop from the bridge and end of the story?
much of one day and one night
only an instant
a few minutes
several hours
38
All of these things are personified in Because I Could Not Stop for Death except for
the setting sun
immortality
death
civility
39
Which of the following could NOT be a tone word for I Hear America Singing?
Bitter
Friendly
Melodious
Strong
40
What poetic form was Walt Whitman famous for?
free verse
blank verse
slant rhyme
quatrains
41
Personification is:
An early stage when children develop their personalities
When an author divulges something private and personal
Assigning non-human qualities to human things
Assigning human-like qualities to non-human things
42
In "Because I Could Not Stop for Death," the speaker feels which of the following about death?
Angry
Distressed
Peaceful
Unaffected
43
What types of workers does Whitman include in his poem?
Men who perform physical labor
Men who work hard to provide a service
Men who work with their hands
All of these are correct
44
Irony is:
In conjunction with imagery, are two "essential" pieces in American Lit
The process of eliminating wrinkles from clothes
When something appears to be radically different than how it actually is
Similar to Coppery, Sodiumy, or Oxygeny
45
How does the repetition of the word "filament" BEST relate to the spider?
It refers to the repetitive action that the spider takes
Represents the spider's fixed routine
Portrays how the spider is in a position of authority
No relation
46
Realism replaced Romanticism because:
Realism was way more exciting
The brutal realities of war drove people away from emotions
Romance is dead.
Technology and growth created a new "working" class of people.
47
The tone of the scene that begins "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" could be described as
objective
informal
sorrowful
bitter
48
NOFD: When Covey tries to bind Douglass’s legs with a rope, Douglass—
Asks other people for help
Bows down and begs Covey for mercy
Fights back by grabbing Covey by the throat
Escapes and runs away to St. Michael’s
49
In "A Noiseless Patient Spider" what does the spider do that makes it seem more human?
searches for connection to a tree
worries about falling off the high ridge
decides how to explore its surroundings
finds the perfect place to spin a web
50
What does the Noiseless Patient Spider's attempt to throw filaments represent?
The spider's wish to die
The soul's desire to remain isolated from society
The soul's desire to make a connection with the universe
The spider's interest in making a web
51
The irony of "A Noiseless, Patient, Spider" is that:
The spider disliked being stereotyped by Walt Whitman
Spiders are neither noiseless or patient
The spider needs a web to explore but doesn't explore once it is complete
Walt Whitman talked to the animals

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