Non fiction works
What is the main idea of "On Duties?"
A virtuous man will use his natural reason to determine how to act with decorum and according to his duty.
According to Cicero, what separates man and beast?
Ability to reason
Which of the following ideas was incorporated into the Medieval Model, as Lewis describes it?
All the apparent contradictions must be harmonized
Which sentence from "Strictures" best sums up Wolstonecraft's main argument?
Day schools for particular ages should be established by government, in which boys and girls might be educated together.
Which sentence from page 5 best sums up Wollstonecraft's main argument?
Day schools for particular ages should be established by government, in which boys and girls might be educated together.
Which duty below does Cicero define as: a quality consistent with the superiority of man, as well as achievement of a harmony with nature that reveals a man's moderation and self-control.
Decorum
Which of the following summarizes Cicero's "Golden Rule?"
Do not harm another person for your own benefit
Which cultural movement focused on the scientific method, human reason, progress, and the "self"?
Englightenment
Augustine creates two categories for topics he studied in school: Good and Vain. Which category would math, reading, and writing be put into?
Good
A nonfiction text typically has one of three purposes, to ____, persuade, or entertain.
Inform
What rhetorical device did Empress Theodora use when she said "purple is the noblest shroud?"
Metaphor
In the 2012 book "Behind the Beautiful Forevers," author Katherine Boo tells the story of the lives of residents from the slums of Mumbai, India. This work could best be classified as ____ nonfiction.
Narrative
Which of the following is the main idea of Chapter 1 of Confessions
The depth of pain Augustine feels remembering his sins drives him to praise God for His goodness and mercy
According to Cicero, what is the best way to keep power and possessions?
Being well liked
Which word best describes the tone of this letter? (Cicero: On Duties)
Benevolent
Check the answers below that are examples of nonfiction. Biography Newspaper Novel Sermon Drama Mythology Speech Memoir
Biography Newspaper Sermon Speech Memoir
What are some reasons that girls should be educated alongside boys, according to Wollstonecraft?
Both men and women need to be educated with reason for society to flourish. Decorum lessons would be unnecessary. Women need education to learn what is tasteful and good art.] They must be free to make their own conclusions.
What did Empress Theodora do that was against a cultural custom?
Gave a speech at a man's council meeting
How did Augustine's faith lead him to view his childhood?
He felt he was sinful from birth and his childhood was run by this sin
What conflict led Empress Theodora to make her famous speech in 532 AD?
Her husband was about to flee power and the city
Which type of injustice is worse, according to Cicero?
Inactive injustice: a person fails to prevent a crime against another
"The Musee D'Orsay" is a book that details the construction of the famous art museum and Paris and showcases some of the most famous works houses there, including information on the backgrounds of the art. This book could best be classified as ___ nonfiction.
Informative
"The Joy of Cooking" is a famous cookbook that has been in publication for over 75 years. It gives step-by-step guides for staple American foods as well as international delights. This book could best be classified as ___ nonfiction.
Instructive
What reason does Pericles give for not wanting to give a funeral speech?
It is hard to avoid saying something that will displease or hurt the listeners
According to Lewis, what is a major way evolutionary theory changed cultural thinking?
It led to people thinking that the cosmos is progressively getting more perfect
What are the two main parts that make up "the community of life?" In Cicero: On Duties
Justice Generosity
Which virtues are the ones with the greatest effect of turning strangers into friends and building communities?
Justice Generosity
"Food Inc." is a famous 2008 documentary that sought to expose the treatment of animals in the commercial food industry and convince viewers to change their food buying habits. This documentary would best be classified as _____ nonfiction.
Persuasive
Which of the following are ways that Augustine has seen words used for sinful purposes?
Read false stories about the world Incorrectly unchecked Ignore conscience Correctly checked Speak to defend sins in a court of law
Theodora sums up her main idea in the last line. Which of the following choices best summarizes her main argument? "I agree with the adage that the royal purple is the noblest shroud."
Since we will all die and be buried, it is more honorable to die and be buried defending my rule.
After recounting two teaching styles, Augustine critiques them and judges which one is best. What are his thoughts?
Students learn best through curiosity - they should be excited and encouraged to learn hard things.
According to Cicero, if you had to choose between helping a close friend or the State, which should you choose in order to be a virtuous man?
The State
What does the first line of the speech indicated about women's status in Byzantine society during the 500s AD?
They were not generally permitted to speak with authority to men.
A work that is labeled as nonfiction includes only true information.
True
Which of the following statements describes how people in the 20th century tend to discover truth, according to Lewis?
Truth is known through science, date, and numbers (A map or model of a mountain is all you need to know it)
Augustine creates two categories for topics he studied in school: Good and Vain. Which category would the texts of Homer be put into?
Vain
Which of the following are the Stoic's cardinal virtues
Widsom Temperance Courage Justice
