American Lit Final Exam Review

Paul Laurence Dunbar longs for wisdom from __

She is known for dressing entirely in white and her hymn-like poetry.

The transcendentalist known for the "over-soul" concept.

The -ism that shows reason as the dominant characteristic in nature.

He coined the term "the melting pot".

The guests in this story learn nothing and plan to quaff from the Fountain of Youth forever.

He was a natural orator and a lecturer for the abolitionist cause.

"Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead" is an example of which device?

This person was Plymouth's leader 30 times.

Ezra Pound urged modern writers to: __

Which describes a poem with unrhymed verse with little to no metrical pattern?

Which literary device uses repetition of similar initial consonant sounds?

This character quits the Salem court and denounces the proceedings.

Which author attempted to achieve moral perfection?

The written representation of language as it is actually spoken is called ____.

Colonel Sartoris made it so that Miss Emily did not have to __.

Miller parallels the Salem witch hunt with the 1950s hunt for _______.

Which author emphasizes the importance of effect?

Which device sounds contradictory but expresses a truth?

Which of the following is NOT a core belief of Puritanism?

This philosophy shows a connection between an individual's spirit and nature.

Which philosophy is known for pluralism, fragmentation, and disillusionment?

Steinbeck's style to show the confusion the car dealers cause the migrants

Which author is criticized for using stereotypical characters (especially western cliches)?

Which poem discusses migration to America?

This character was pressed to death.

Writer of "Thanatopsis," he was a spokesperson for the "religion of nature".

This anti-transcendentalist wanted to distance himself from his ancestor, a witch trial judge.

Which character plans to reorganize Mr. Martin's department?

Which philosopher promoted Tabula Rasa or blank slate?

In Grapes of Wrath, this state is seen as the land of promise.

"Of the people, by the people, for the people" is an example of which literary device?

Writing that imitates the flow of a character's thoughts is called ____.

Jefferson's list of grievances is aimed at which leader?

"I Hear America Singing" is a celebration of _____.

He was influential during the Great Awakening, trying to scare straying Puritans.

Writers of the post war period were called the __.

This character is able to recite all of the commandments except for one.

In James Thurber's stories the women are generally _______.

This poem translates as "meditation on death".

This literary device give inanimate objects human characteristics.

No separation of church and state, as seen in "The Crucible," is called___.

His work reflects his bitter, cynical view of life.

This literary device uses humor to ridicule and point out vices or follies.

Which author mentions "the summer soldier" and "the sunshine patriot"?

He coined the term "Gilded Age".

This author had a very practical education, spending four years at sea.

This author adapted German folklore to his own work.

__ depicts the influence of heredity and environment.

This orator said, "Give me liberty or give me death."

He ventured to America in search of fame and fortune.

He said "The devil take me if I have made a farthing."

This philosophy depicts ordinary life after careful observation.

This author refused to pay a tax supporting the Mexican War and spent a night in jail.

Upon seeing her house aflame, she remarked, "I blest His name that gave and took..."