Which does Frederick Douglass not use in The Narrative of the Life... to counter the myth of the happy slave?

He tells the story of hiding in his grandmother's attic for seven years.

How does “Mrs. Spring Fragrance” address issues of cultural assimilation and identity?

By exploring the internal conflicts experienced by Chinese immigrants

John Locke’s concept of 'tabula rasa' suggests that:

The mind is a blank slate shaped by experience.

Which is NOT a core tenet of the Enlightenment?

shift to more literary fiction writing

Which of the following is a commonality between Enlightenment and Realist literature?

Emphasis on rational thought and observation

Which is not a core tenet of Regionalism?

anti-hopeful or pessimistic resolutions

Which is an example of verisimilitude?

a plot that is probably or likely

Deism, an Enlightenment belief, proposed that:

God created the universe but does not interfere.

Benjamin Franklin’s ‘Project of arriving at moral Perfection’ can best be described as:

A method for systematic self-improvement

Which is not a core tenet of Naturalism?

the reproduction of stories as fantastical folk tales

The New Colossus is a...

Romantic; it's a bridge text between Romantic and Realist

Which of the following best describes the worldview contrast between Native Americans and European settlers?

Native Americans saw time as cyclical while Europeans viewed time linearly.

Which of the following is a commonality between Puritan and Dark Romantic literature?

Focus on human sin and moral corruption

What key principle did Enlightenment thinkers like Thomas Paine emphasize in their writings?

The power of reason and the social contract.

How does "Po' Sandy" reflect the effects of slavery on African American characters in the post-Civil War South?

Sandy's transformation into a tree shows the enduring scars of slavery.

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1
Which trope stems from Naturalism?
the brute within
the oversoul
tabula rasa
the noble savage
2
Which does Frederick Douglass not use in The Narrative of the Life... to counter the myth of the happy slave?
He demonstrates that enslaved people learn not to speak of their suffering.
He explains that singing spirituals is a way to cope with suffering.
He describes in graphic detail whippings and murders.
He tells the story of hiding in his grandmother's attic for seven years.
3
How does “Mrs. Spring Fragrance” address issues of cultural assimilation and identity?
By presenting only positive portrayals of Chinese immigrant experience
By showing that assimilation is effortless and leads to happiness.
By exploring the internal conflicts experienced by Chinese immigrants
By presenting an exaggerated view of the difficulties immigrants face
4
Whose idea was "self-reliance"?
Walt Whitman
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emily Dickinson
Henry David Thoreau
5
John Locke’s concept of 'tabula rasa' suggests that:
The mind is a blank slate shaped by experience.
Individuals are born with all the knowledge they need.
Human nature is inherently sinful.
People are naturally virtuous.
6
Which is NOT a core tenet of the Enlightenment?
Deism
new focus on rational inquiry
shift to more persuasive/argumentative modes of writing
shift to more literary fiction writing
7
Dark Romanticism commonly features which of the following themes?
The potential for human evil
The celebration of rationality
Redemption through nature
The idealism of childhood
8
Which idea does John Smith address in "A Description of New England"?
the beauty of art
economic opportunity
the importance of reading
the necessity of religion
9
Which of the following is a commonality between Enlightenment and Realist literature?
Emphasis on rational thought and observation
Use of romanticized heroes
Preference for exotic settings
Focus on mystical symbolism
10
Which is not a core tenet of Regionalism?
anti-hopeful or pessimistic resolutions
setting playing a significant role
ordinary people and stories
prevalence of women writers and writers of color
11
Whose idea was "civil disobedience"?
Henry David Thoreau
Walt Whitman
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emily Dickinson
12
Tecumseh's Speech to the Osages does not address...
Native American unity and resistance
the danger of technology
the issue of land ownership and sovereignty
warning against white expansion
13
Which is an example of verisimilitude?
an imaginary setting
Biblical authority
a plot that is probably or likely
sentimental, overly dramatic dialogue
14
Deism, an Enlightenment belief, proposed that:
Humans cannot attain knowledge of God through nature.
Humanity is predestined for salvation or damnation.
God is actively involved in human affairs.
God created the universe but does not interfere.
15
Benjamin Franklin’s ‘Project of arriving at moral Perfection’ can best be described as:
An argument for the separation of church and state
A method for systematic self-improvement
A plea for financial independence
A call for religious devotion
16
The Enlightenment was also known as...
The Age of Faith
The Age of Aquarius
The Age of Inspiration
The Age of Reason
17
Which genre is commonly associated with early Native American literature?
Romantic poetry
Oral narratives
Mystery novels
Gothic fiction
18
Which of the following is not one of the Five I's of Romanticism?
individualism
intuition
inspiration from nature
intelligence
19
Which is not a core tenet of Puritanism?
Original Sin
the Oversoul
Predestination
Limited atonement
20
Which is not a core tenet of Naturalism?
the reproduction of stories as fantastical folk tales
proclivity toward irony
nature as indifferent, and perhaps cruel as such
human mind and body as inherently weak
21
The New Colossus is a...
an Enlightenment text
a Puritan text
Romantic; it's a bridge text between Romantic and Realist
a Realist text
22
Which of the following best describes the worldview contrast between Native Americans and European settlers?
Native Americans saw time as cyclical while Europeans viewed time linearly.
Europeans did not consider land ownership as important.
Europeans prioritized communal well-being over individual success.
Native Americans valued commerce above spirituality.
23
"Verisimilitude" stems from which movement?
Puritanism
Realism
Romanticism
Enlightenment
24
Which of the following is a commonality between Puritan and Dark Romantic literature?
Emphasis on scientific reasoning
Celebration of individual freedom
Focus on human sin and moral corruption
Idealization of nature and the natural world
25
What key principle did Enlightenment thinkers like Thomas Paine emphasize in their writings?
Faith in divine intervention
The power of reason and the social contract.
The subjugation of the individual to government authority.
The importance of the afterlife.
26
How does "Po' Sandy" reflect the effects of slavery on African American characters in the post-Civil War South?
Sandy's transformation into a tree shows the enduring scars of slavery.
It presents enslavers befriending the people they enslaved.
It focuses only on economic issues.
It portrays the characters as thriving in a new, free society.
27
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘Young Goodman Brown’ explores which common Dark Romantic theme?
The pursuit of wealth
Idealization of nature
The importance of democracy
The effects of guilt and sin

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