English 1127 test

John Greenleaf Whittier

Wrote the following: * "Laus Deo!" * "Snow Bound" * "Songs of Slaves in the Desert"

Abraham Lincoln

Wrote the "Second Inaugural Address"

In which part of an essay are the thesis and major points stated?

Opening paragraph

What amendment ended slavery?

13th amendment

genial

warm

middle paragraph

The _________________________ develop the major points of the essay.

Examples of opinion statements

* All the writers of this period were great men * The War Between the States was an utter failure * "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is better literature than "Snow Bound."

Examples of well-stated thesis statements:

* John Greenleaf Whittier valued a love for God and man and the simple life. *Walt Whitman was an individualist in his poetic style. * Mr. Whitman's writing style was quite different from Mr. Whittier's.

4 ways to classify an essay

1 - expository 2 - descriptive 3 - narrative 4 - persuasive

Querulous

fretful

anecdotes

simple story

ominous

threating

Examples of fact statements

* Reading quality material can help your writing. * Application of Biblical principles will build character.

Poor examples of thesis statements:

* The history of the War Between the States. * The writers of this period greatly influenced the war effort.

9 steps of writing an essay

1 - select a topic 2 - write your thesis statement 3 - develop a brief outline of your opening paragraph 4 - write a rough draft of your opening paragraph 5 - complete your outline 6 - research your topic 7 - write the rough draft of your essay 8 - proofread your work 9 - write the final draft

What were two good things that came from the civil war?

1 - slaves abolished 2 - nation unified

Period of national struggle

1851-1866

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

ruddy

reddish

What was another name for the South during the war?

Confederate

Normally an essay is composed of ___ major divisions.

3

Wisdom Statement

As one gains wisdom, he acknowledges that he is unable to resolve conflicts in his own strength, and he needs God's help to resolve those conflicts.

Walt Whitman

Author of "Beat! Beat! Drums!"

mirth

fun

mute

silent

solitude

loneliness

Who were those who wished to rid the country of slavery?

Abolitionist

Who was the President during the War Between the States?

Abraham Lincoln

What develops major points of the essay?

Thesis statement

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.

How many major divisions is an essay normally composed of?

Three

What was literary work that fueled anti slavery feelings?

Uncle Tom's Cabin

What helped the slaves flee from the South before the war?

Underground Railroad