ELA 3 Midterm Review 2024

Which metaphor does Edwards use repeatedly to describe the precarious state of sinners?

In Act III, what does the bird imagery associated with Abigail and the other girls symbolize?

How does the Declaration's assertion of "unalienable Rights" reflect Enlightenment ideas?

How does the theme of hysteria begin to manifest in Act I?

What theme does Edwards emphasize through his repeated references to God's "sovereign pleasure"?

 What is the significance of Henry's final statement, "give me liberty or give me death!"?

What theme is explored through John Proctor's reluctance to go to Salem and testify?

How does Miller use the conversation about Elizabeth's coldness to develop the theme of guilt and redemption?

What is Henry using: "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery"?

In the phrase "Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston!", what do the "chains" symbolize?

In the context of the Declaration, what does "the pursuit of Happiness" symbolize?

 How does Bradford use Biblical references in this excerpt?

What can be inferred about Bradford's purpose in writing this account?

How does the arrest of Rebecca Nurse at the end of Act 2 contribute to the play's themes?

Henry's repetition of "sir" throughout the speech serves what purpose?

How does Miller use the character of Abigail Williams to develop the theme of manipulation?

How does Bradford characterize the Native Americans in this passage?

What theme is reinforced by Elizabeth's refusal to persuade John to confess in Act IV?

Which device does Henry use in the phrase "The war is inevitable and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come."?

Edwards' description of sinners as "heavy as lead" is an example of

How does Miller use Reverend Hale's character development to explore the theme of disillusionment?

Which rhetorical device is primarily used in the phrase "We hold these truths to be self-evident"?

What literary device is employed when the animals speak to each other?

 How does the poppet (rag doll) function symbolically in Act 2?

 How might the principles of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" be applied to modern social movements?

 In "Speech to the Virginia Convention, what does the word "supinely" in the phrase "lying supinely on our backs" mean?

How does the author use contrast to develop the story's message?

Why did the Pilgrims initially sail southward after reaching Cape Cod?

 "Being thus passed the vast ocean, and a sea of troubles before in their preparation"?

What is the primary theme conveyed in this excerpt of the Declaration of Independence?

Which of the following best describes Henry's overall tone in this speech?

Which theme is most prominently explored through the conflict between John Proctor and Reverend Parris?

 Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced by the Pilgrims upon arrival?

What is the significance of the phrase "a long train of abuses and usurpations" in the argument for independence?

What does the phrase "delusive phantom of hope" suggest about Henry's view on waiting for a peaceful resolution?

How does John Proctor's refusal to sign his confession in Act IV develop the theme of personal integrity?

 How does the diction in the phrase "absolute Despotism" contribute to the overall tone of the document?

What does Tituba's confession at the end of Act I suggest about the theme of power dynamics in Salem?

"The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave," what device is used?

Which aspect of Puritan society does Miller criticize most strongly through the events of Act I?

 What does the presence of cows wandering the streets in Act IV symbolize?

"But here I cannot but stay and make a pause, and stand half amazed at this poor people's present condition."

 What theme is most prominently explored in the myth Earth on Turtle's Back?

What is the primary purpose of Henry's use of rhetorical questions throughout the speech?

What does Reverend Hale's questioning of the Proctors' Christian practices symbolize?

 The Woman From The Sky can be interpreted as a symbol of:

Why does the Declaration emphasize the "consent of the governed" as a foundation for government?

What does the author's description of the Pilgrims' reaction upon reaching land reveal about their journey?