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Which of the following statements supports the idea that Colonists tried to work with the king before writing the Declaration of Independence?

"In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury."

Which line from "To My Dear Loving Husband" contains a metaphor?

"My love is such that rivers cannot quench,"

In the beginning of "The World on Turtle's Back," why did the husband become "terrified"?

He was terrified that he would be punished for marring a sacred tree.

How are the speakers of "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" and "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" similar?

Both are forthright and confident.

What imagery do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" have in common?

Both poems make reference to the heart.

Which statement best describes the rhyme schemes of "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty"?

Both poets use couplets for rhyme scheme and structure, inverting sentences when needed to maintain the rhyme.

How are the speakers' attitudes toward God and Death similar in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church"?

Both speakers appear confident and accepting

Which statement best describes the tones of "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty"?

Bradstreet's poem has a soft and loving tone, while Wheatley's poem has an energetic and excited tone.

Which best summarizes the role of conversation expressed in Society and Solitude?

Conversation has the power to either affirm or destroy the connections between people.

How do "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" reflect cultural values of their time?

Each poem features a speaker who emphasizes the relevance of duty, love, and respect.

Jefferson aimed to unite the colonists in writing the Declaration of Independence. How does the structure of the document support his purpose?

He concludes by stating that representatives from all thirteen colonies support the document.

Based on Thoreau's opinion about the Mexican-American War and slavery in the United States, why did he most likely refuse to pay the poll taxes, as described in "Civil Disobedience"?

He disagreed with the government's actions.

In "Civil Disobedience," what is Thoreau's view of the state at the end of the essay?

He feels sorry for the state for not acting in a sensible way.

In paragraph six of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," what does Edwards suggest about spiritual reform?

He suggests that good works alone will not save a person from damnation.

Based on "Civil Disobedience," what statement did Thoreau, like his modern-day successors, hope to make with his imprisonment?

He wanted to suggest that one should be willing to go to great lengths for a belief.

Which statement best explains why Edwards repeats the image of fire throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?

He wants to increase his audience's fear of hell.

What does "Civil Disobedience" suggest about the public opinion of tax evasion in Thoreau's time?

If allowed to continue, tax evasion was a serious offense.

Which statement best describes the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence?

It describes why the colonists wanted to be free from Britain and what led to their decision to fight against British rule.

Which best describes one way in which "Civil Disobedience" impacted people and events later in history?

It fortified the beliefs of those who thought the government acted unfairly.

Why is the image of the setting sun most likely not described in great detail in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death"?

It is a common symbol of death that requires little description.

How does the second stanza of "Auspex" tie the first and third stanzas together?

It offers a counterclaim to the first stanza, which is then rejected in the third stanza.

Read the quotation from "A Psalm of Life."Let the dead past bury its dead!What is the effect of the repetition of the word "dead" in this line?

It reinforces the idea that one should live in the present, not in the past.

Based on evidence of his personality in "Civil Disobedience," what effect would a longer jail stay most likely have had on Thoreau?

It would have hardened his resolve to assert his rights.

Which best states how the concept of trust is portrayed in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude?

Nature implies suspicion of others but does not state it, while Society and Solitude states directly that suspicion of others is natural.

Which statement best describes Edwards's views in "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?

People who were "born again" in Christ would be spared.

How is the concept of solitude portrayed in both Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature?

Solitude is viewed as a source of strength.

Based on "The World on Turtle's Back," which statement best describes the Iroquois attitude toward nature and the environment?

The Iroquois revered nature and valued the plants and animals that sustained them.

Enlightenment thinking placed value on scientific knowledge and thought. Based on "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," which best describes the relationship between Enlightenment thinking and the thinking of Edwards's followers?

The beliefs of the two groups directly opposed each other.

Which statement best describes the purpose of the horse-drawn carriage imagery in "Because I Could Not Stop for Death."

The imagery introduces the idea that death is a natural and ordinary part of one's journey through life.

Which statement best describes the rhyme scheme in "A Psalm of Life"?

The poem adheres to a strict ABAB rhyme scheme throughout each stanza.

According to the third paragraph of Chapter I of Nature, how does Emerson define the poet's view of nature?

The poet sees something in nature that cannot be quantified.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes both "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty"?

The speaker celebrates an important figure in her life.

Which statement would be included in a summary of the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?

The stars at night are beautiful but sometimes unappreciated.

Which sentence from "The World on Turtle's Back" best illustrates why the story is considered a creation myth?

The woman placed the dirt on Turtle's back and performed a ritual to create the earth

Considering "Civil Disobedience," which best describes how Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr. both felt about acts of civil disobedience?

They both believed that individuals have the right and the responsibility to protest unjust laws.

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of the long lines in "Song of Myself"?

They remind the reader of the speaker's liberty and self-confidence.

What do the stanzas in "A Psalm of Life" have in common?

They show stages in a thought process.

Which statement best describes the way the sections in the excerpt from "Song of Myself" are constructed?

They show unique sides of a universal worldview.

Which is the best summary of Emerson's view of solitude expressed in Society and Solitude?

Though solitude is not necessarily valuable in and of itself, it is important to recognize its significance within a larger community.

Which is the best summary of paragraph six of Chapter I of Nature?

To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort.

How do the settings of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" and "Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church" differ?

Traveling in the former represents a journey toward death, while the setting of the latter shows that the speaker is well grounded.

Which statement best summarizes the fourth paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?

Truly experiencing and absorbing the beauty of nature can have a healing effect on the mind and body.

Which statement best describes how Wheatley's word choice in "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" expresses her colonial values?

Using hyperbole, it stresses admiration and praise for the king.

How do the themes of "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ?

While "Psalm" argues that the soul continues after death, "Auspex" indicates that time destroys the heart's passions.

According to "The World on Turtle's Back," which best demonstrates the Iroquois view of women?

Women were respected because they helped create and sustain the world.

In "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses the image of a spider dangling on a thread over fire to describe

a person's ability to avoid damnation.

Based on his transcendental beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," it is most reasonable to assume that Thoreau

believed following his conscience was more important than following the law.

Which best describes how Jefferson organizes his argument in the body of the Declaration of Independence?

by listing the ways in which the King of England has oppressed the colonists

What do both "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" communicate to the reader?

details of a significant relationship

"The World on Turtle's Back" is a creation myth because it

explains how the Iroquois believe that the earth was created.

A theme expressed in both "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" is

gratitude and loyalty

Based on Thoreau's beliefs and "Civil Disobedience," he most likely decided not to pay poll tax because

he disagreed with the idea of it.

In the introduction of the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson explains the way a government should function. In the body of the document,

he illustrates how the king of England is not living up to these expectations.

Which best describes the tone shared by "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex"?

serious

Sermons such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" were written largely in response to

the rejection of religion in favor of rationalism by some colonists.

Jefferson begins the introduction to the Declaration of Independence by stating his major premise and giving examples, and then explains

the relationship between the colonies and Britain.

The conflict between the right-handed brother and left-handed brother described in"The World on Turtle's Back" shows that the Iroquois most likely believed

there is an eternal battle between good and evil.

Which statement best describes the theme of "Song of Myself"?

there is room for many experiences and, indeed, selves within one self.

Considering "Civil Disobedience," why did both Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr. engage in acts of civil disobedience?

to protest government policies they believed were unjust

The fact that "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" was popular suggests that the colonists

were interested in Edwards's ideas about religion.