English 11 Final Exam Part 2

But if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars. The rays that come from those heavenly worlds, will separate between him and what he touches. One might think the atmosphere was made transparent with this design, to give man, in the heavenly bodies, the perpetual presence of the sublime. Seen in the streets of cities, how great they are! If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile. The stars awaken a certain reverence, because though always present, they are inaccessible; but all natural objects make a kindred impression, when the mind is open to their influence. Emerson claims that stars are similar to dreams by stating they are

"always present, they are inaccessible

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 imagery in Chapter I of Nature and in Society and Solitude?

Both use a majority of natural images.

What attitude toward the stars does Emerson express in the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature?

He feels they represent awe-inspiring beauty.

Which would be the best way of describing the structure of Thoreau's observations in "Civil Disobedience"?

He moves from a consideration of his surroundings to an evaluation of the state as a whole.

Solitude is impracticable, and society fatal. We must keep our head in the one and our hands in the other. The conditions are met, if we keep our independence, yet do not lose our sympathy. Which best describes Emerson's argument in this excerpt?

In order to balance society and solitude, one must maintain both independence and sympathy for others.

To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade and solemnity, are, to Him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy — a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. What is the effect of the repetition of "your"?

It reinforces the speaker's feeling of separation.

Which statement best explains why "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" is an example of inductive reasoning, as a whole?

It uses a specific holiday as a basis for the broader conclusion that is constructed throughout the rest of the speech.

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 how the author's purpose differs in Chapter I of Nature and Society and Solitude?

Nature portrays the world of nature as superior to the social world, while Society and Solitude argues that nature can help individuals be more content within society

Which statement best describes how the tone of Society and Solitude is different from the tone of Chapter I of Nature?

Society and Solitude has a contemplative tone, while Nature has a more lyrical and whimsical tone.

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.

The feeling of the nation must be quickened; the conscience of the nation must be roused; the propriety of the nation must be startled; the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and its crimes against God and man must be proclaimed and denounced. How does the repetition of the word "must" affect the tone of the piece?

The repetition intensifies the speaker's sense of urgency.

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.

Must I argue the wrongfulness of slavery? Is that a question for Republicans? Is it to be settled by the rules of logic and argumentation, as a matter beset with great difficulty, involving a doubtful application of the principle of justice, hard to be understood? What do the rhetorical questions in the excerpt suggest?

The wrongfulness of slavery should be obvious.

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

To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort.

n "Civil Disobedience," what does Thoreau think about right after he wonders if he could have been of service to his community?

the significance of the wall between himself and others