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American Lit EOC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In "Huswifery" the speaker compares God to a | person building a spinning wheel |
| The speaker in "Hiswifery" seems to imagine himself or herself as | an instrument that God can shape |
| In her poem, Bradstreet mostly criticizes herself for | valuing material possessions too much |
| When Bradstreet writes "I blest His name that gave and took..." she implies that | material objects are ultimately God's and not hers |
| Bradstreet emphasizes both the things she has lost and | her memories of happy occasions in the house |
| What is the most likely reason for Bradstreet inversion of the lines "In silent night when rest I took? For sorrow near I did not look"? | to create end rhyme |
| Which of the following best describes the progression of the extended metaphor in "Huswifery"? | from unspun wool to thread to clothing |
| Which of the following quotations is the best example of inversion? | "My Conversation make to be thy Reel..." |
| Which of the following comparisons is an example of conceit? | Time scurries like a rat. |
| The conceit in Taylor's poem is his comparison of | the speaker to a spinning wheel |
| Which phrase best illustrate the speaker's wish in "Huswifery"? | All the speaker's words and actions reflect God's purpose. |
| When Edwards refers to the "uncovered persons in this congregation," he chiefly addresses the | church visitors who are followers of other religions |
| According to Edwards, the only thing that has saved his listeners from hell is God's | hand |
| Edwards contends that the only way people can escape form God's anger is to | experience a "change of heart" and accept God |
| In his sermon, Edwards mainly taps into his audience's fear of | burning forever in a fiery pit |
| What does Edwards mean when he says "The bow of God;s wrath is bent and the arrow made ready on the string... | God is ready to demonstrate his anger |
| Edwards presents God as a being who | is often angry and vengeful |
| Edwards builds a sense of urgency and peril by suggesting that | death and damnation may occur at any moment |
| Edwards's purpose in delivering this sermon is to | jolt his congregation into mending their ways and seeking salvation |
| which of the following is the best example of figurative language? | "...the floods of God's vengeance have been withheld..." |
| Henry states that the colonists have the advantage over the British of | moral correctness and conviction |
| Henry recounts several instances in which the colonists sought agreement and acceptable terms with the British. He does this to persuade the delegates that | all peaceful options have been tried and have failed |
| One mode of persuasion that Henry uses early inf his speech is | flattery |
| Which of the following is the best example of persuasion through an appeal to reason? | "Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort." |
| The main purpose of Henry's speech is to | persuade his fellow delegates to fight against the British |
| Henry points out the contradiction between British | claims of peaceful intent and their growing military presence in America |
| Which of the following is the best example of persuasion through an emotional appeal? | "There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged!" |
| Henry advocates immediate action by the colonists because | Henry advocates immediate action by the colonists because |
| When Henry declares, "Iknowofnowayofjudgingofthefuturebut bythepastandjudgingbythepastIwishtoknowwhattherehas been in the conduct of the British ministry...to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves..." he is using: | logic to engage his listeners' attention |
| At the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims are most thankful for | their store of game and corn |
| Which of the following is true about the organization of the selection? | The selection is divided into clearly marked excerpts from different chapters of Bradford's original narrative |
| Which of the following is typical of plain style? | straightforward, factual writing |
| Why is Bradford's plain style difficult for modern readers to understand? | His syntax and vocabulary have become outdated. |
| Which of the following sequences would be a correct chronological outline of the events in "The Starving Time" section? | Half of the Pilgrims became ill and died, half of the seamen died, the healthy seamen refused to care for the sick, the healthy Pilgrims took pity of the ill seamen and cared for them. |
| The Pilgrims' ship first reaches land in America | at cape cod |
| Bradford describes the American Indians whom the Puritans encounter with | a mixture of disdain, fear, and respect |
| The seamen are astonished by the death of the profane seaman and attribute his demise to | the will of god |
| The Pilgrims regard their voyage as | both a physical and a spiritual journey |
| In his description of the Company of 1606, Byrd ridicules | aristicratic English youths |
| An example of Byrd's use of satire in his description of | the amount of money the English spent to build their church and tavern |
| Byrd's language and tone imply that he is | open-minded and realistic |
| According to Byrd's account, what was the early settlers' main misconception about Virginia? | They thought they would instantly find wealth there. |
| When discussing his religion, Bear skin says that he believes in | one supreme god and several lesser deities |
| According to Byrd, which of the following statements about the English settlers at Point Comfort is true? | They engaged in power struggles and arguments regarding leadership of the settlement. |
| Byrd believes that Bearskin's religion | embodies the positive characteristics of religions based on nature. |
| Byrd argues that settlers would benefit from marrying Americans Indians because | marriage would ensure the security of the colony and its settlers |
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