What are some characteristics of Puritan writing?

Plain style, serious tone, biblical allusions

Who was the target audience of Colonial Travel Narratives?

Monarchs, merchant investors, descendents

A complete story that uses symbols with literal and figurative meaning

The practice of acquiring political control by occupation and exploitation

What topics were typically covered in Colonial Travel Narratives?

Natural resources, geography, indigenous people

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Pre-Colonialism, Colonialism, and Puritanism Practice Quiz

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1
What is NOT a common aspect of Native American sacred stories?
Strict values
Tricksters
Creation stories
Heroes
2
What is a Crucible?
A cross
A bible
A severe test
An accusation
3
What kind of literary device does the Crucible function as?
Alliteration
Political Allegory
Synecdoche
Mixed Metaphor
4
What does Colonial travel writing NOT promote?
Colonization
Ethopuritanism
European Superiority
Indigenous Inferiority
5
What are some characteristics of Puritan writing?
Theatrical style, light tone, natural allusions
Plain style, serious tone, biblical allusions
Decorative style, curt tone, political undertones
Generalized style, ironic tone, condescending allegory
6
Who was the target audience of Colonial Travel Narratives?
Monarchs, merchant investors, descendents
Aristocrats, families, business owners
Immigrants, ship crews, woodworkers
Foreign workers, miners, townspeople
7
Who wrote the Crucible?
Mrs. Walden
Andrew Miner
Armond Mueller
Arthur Miller
8
What is NOT a Puritan value?
Hard Work
Kindness
Self-reliance
Honesty
9
What is an allegory?
the occurrence of the same letter at the beginning of two words
a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole
A representation of an idea
A complete story that uses symbols with literal and figurative meaning
10
What topics does Native American literature typically focus on?
Origins, ecology, religion
Wealth, food, cultural dress
Art, growth, freedom
Honesty, purity, kindness
11
What 20th century historical event is the Crucible an allegory for?
The Vietnam War
The Civil Rights Movement
The Red Scare
World War 2
12
What is NOT a characteristic of Native American Literature?
Culturally specific
Interconnectedness
Collective Authorship
Independence
13
What is Colonialism?
The practice of acquiring political control by occupation and exploitation
violence carried out to further environmentalist ends
the attitude that one's own culture is superior to others
psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt
14
What topics were typically covered in Colonial Travel Narratives?
Conformity, political advancement, finances
Virtues, simplicity, courage
Ecology, interconnectedness, cultural adherence
Natural resources, geography, indigenous people
15
Which Native American creation stories did we read?
Osage & Navajo
Zia & Shawnee
Apache & Iroquois
Cherokee & Sioux
16
How would the Puritans NOT describe themselves?
The Elect
The Greatest Generation
A City on the Hill
The New Israelites
17
How was Native American literature created and passed down?
Cave paintings
Clay tablets
Papyrus scrolls
Oral retellings

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