DE American Literature - Mid-Term Review

What was Walt Whitman's nickname? A. "Bard of Democracy" B. "Walt" C. "W.W." D. "The Enlightened Thinker"

A. "Bard of Democracy"

What is Emily Dickinson's most prominent and well known poem with metaphors, personifications, hyperboles, and alliterations? A. "Because I could not stop for Death" B. "Bartleby, the Scrivener" C. "In the Garden" D. "The Cask of Amontillado"

A. "Because I could not stop for Death"

How old was Poe's wife when he married her? A. 13 B. 18 C. 19 D. 22

A. 13

What literary device is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses? A. Anaphora B. Free Verse C. Hyperbole D. Allusion

A. Anaphora

Which major poem by Emily Dickinson portrays the overarching theme of death with irony? A. Because I could not stop for Death B. Some keep the Sabbath going to church C. Fame is a fickle food D. To make a prairie

A. Because I could not stop for Death

What were the first two lines of The Contrast? A. Exult each patriot heart!--this night is shewn A piece, which we may fairly call our own. B. Where the proud titles of "My Lord! Your Grace!" To humble Mr. and plain Sir given place. C. Our Author pictures not from foreign climes The fashions, or the follies of the times; D. But has confin'd the subject of his work To the gay scenes--the circles of New York.

A. Exult each patriot heart!--this night is shewn A piece, which we may fairly call our own.

What type of meter does Dickinson write in? A. Fourteener B. Fifteener C. Umpteener D. Kilometer

A. Fourteener

What is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally by the reader? A. Hyperbole B. Simile C. Satire D. Foreshadowing

A. Hyperbole

"And the silken, sad, uncertain resulting of each purple curtain thrilled me - filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before." A. Imagery B. Anaphora C. Symbolism D. None of the above

A. Imagery

"During the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year..." A. Imagery B. Anaphora C. Symbolism D. None of the above

A. Imagery

Which literary device uses visually descriptive or figurative language? A. Imagery B. Anaphora C. Symbolism D. None of the above

A. Imagery

This is an example of what literary device: A butler spends his days in a beautiful mansion dressed in a tuxedo, but returns home to a closet-sized apartment in a rundown part of town. A. Juxtaposition B. Rhythm C. Adage D. Alliteration

A. Juxtaposition

Whitman's theme of Growth and Death closely resembles Emily Dickinson's theme of? A. Life and Death B. Love and Nature C. Mortality and Eternity D. Despoliations of time

A. Life and Death

Name another story written by Melville. A. Moby Dick B. The Tell-Tale Heart C. Song of Myself D. The Contrast

A. Moby Dick

Where was Melville born? A. New York City B. Georgia C. Florida D. California

A. New York City

Name one literary device used by Melville. A. Repetition B. Allusion C. Imagery D. Personification

A. Repetition

Where did Emily Dickinson live and what was a sufficient description of her life? A. She lived in Amherst, Massachusetts and lived a mostly secluded lifestyle B. She lived in Amherst, Massachusetts and was frequently out in the town interacting with a multitude of neighbors. C. She lived in Virginia and was secluded for most of her life D. She lived in Virginia and was very sociable

A. She lived in Amherst, Massachusetts and lived a mostly secluded lifestyle

In 1787, Royall Tyler managed to produce a piece of work that earned him a great deal of prosperity. What was this work called? A. The Contrast B. The Song of Myself C. The Corruption of Society D. The Glory and the Dream

A. The Contrast

What was the name of Dickinson's family house in Amherst? A. The Homestead B. The Academy C. Mountain Holyoke D. The Fascicles

A. The Homestead

Herman Melville introduced the characters of Nipper, Turkey, and Ginger Nut in Bartleby the Scrivener to show A. The workers in America lack individuality B. The reason the characters are so unique C. The types of workers in America D. The friends of Bartleby

A. The workers in America lack individuality

What did Moby Dick represent to Captain Ahab? A. Vengeance B. Nature C. Love D. Power

A. Vengeance

What are two poems Emily Dickinson is most known for through her use of metaphors? A. "Because I could not stop for Death" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" B. "Because I could not stop for Death" and "In the Garden" C. "The Snake" and "The Charmer" D. "The Snake" and "The Cask of Amontillado"

B. "Because I could not stop for Death" and "In the Garden"

When was The Contrast first performed (and the same year of Shay's Rebellion)? A. 1769 B. 1787 C. 1757 D. 1788

B. 1787

What year was Leaves of Grass originally published? A. 1892 B. 1855 C. 1903 D. 1908

B. 1855

At what age did Herman Melville sail as a whaler? A. 25 B. 20 C. 16 D. 23

B. 20

How old was Royall Tyler when he died? A. 68 B. 69 C. 70 D. 71

B. 69

"I heard all things in the heaven and in the earth. I heard many things in hell." A. Imagery B. Anaphora C. Symbolism D. None of the above

B. Anaphora

"With what caution-with what foresight, with what dissimulation, I went to work!" A. Imagery B. Anaphora C. Symbolism D. None of the above

B. Anaphora

Which literary device uses the repetition of a certain word or phrase to add emphasis to poetry? A. Imagery B. Anaphora C. Symbolism D. None of the above

B. Anaphora

In which story is the main character described as a corpse, and a symbol of the common office worker? A. The Contrast B. Bartleby the Scrivener C. Song of Myself D. The Raven

B. Bartleby the Scrivener

When characters go from secondary class citizens to primary members of society in a role reversal it is called A. Exposition B. Deconstruction C. Convention D. None of the above

B. Deconstruction

What are the names of Emily Dickinson's parents? A. Jack and Jill B. Emily Norcross and Edward C. Elizabeth and Alexander D. Christina and Damien

B. Emily Norcross and Edward

Which literary device most clearly exemplifies Whitman's spirit of defiance? A. Hyperbole B. Free Verse C. Personification D. Metaphor

B. Free Verse

What did the whale in Moby Dick represent? (more than one answer) A. Himself B. God C. Love D. Nature

B. God and D. Nature

When was Royall Tyler born? A. December 16th, 1851 B. June 18th, 1757 C. April 23rd, 1743 D. August 26th, 1826

B. June 18th, 1757

Which is the placement of two or more things side by side, often in order to exemplify similarity or contrast? A. Rhyme B. Juxtaposition C. Simile D. Metaphor

B. Juxtaposition

Bonus: Where was Herman Melville born? A. New Jersey B. New York C. Vermont D. Virginia

B. New York

Where was Walt Whitman born? A. New Jersey B. New York C. Virginia D. Pennsylvania

B. New York

What job did Whitman have besides as a journalist? A. Priest B. Teacher C. Newspaper Deliverer D. Waiter

B. Teacher

Whitman's theme of Growth and Death encapsulates Whitman's idea of? A. The growth and death of his spiritual being. B. The growth the country was experiencing in the 1800s and the death of national potential after the start of the Civil War. C. The growth of nature and the death of war. D. The growth of love and the death of love after heartbreak.

B. The growth the country was experiencing in the 1800s and the death of national potential after the start of the Civil War.

What type of event had the most impact on the writing of Herman Melville? A. Marriage B. Travels C. Friendship with Hawthorne D. The Civil War

B. Travels

What was the title of Melville's first book? A. Moby Dick B. Typee C. Omoo D. Pierre

B. Typee

What is Anaphora? A. Using words that all rhyme in the same line B. Word or phrase is repeated in a sentence C. A feeling of extreme happiness D. Condition of being secluded

B. Word or phrase is repeated in a sentence

What year was Poe born in? A. 2001 B. 1779 C. 1809 D. 1892

C. 1809

At what age did Melville say his life began? A. 11 B. 50 C. 25 D. 70

C. 25

In total, how many versions of Leaves of Grass did Whitman publish? A. 12 B. 4 C. 9 D. 0

C. 9

What is a meter in literature? A. The literary device of using the same first letter in each word of a line B. A unit of measure used throughout the world except for the US, Burma, and Liberia. C. A unit of rhythm in poetry, the pattern of the beats D. A literary device of giving human qualities to objects or animals

C. A unit of rhythm in poetry, the pattern of the beats

Who is Whitman referencing in "O Captain! My Captain"? A. Ralph Waldo Emerson B. Emily Dickinson C. Abraham Lincoln D. Andrew Johnson

C. Abraham Lincoln

"Oh Captain! My Captain!" is an example of which literary device? A. Imagery B. Anaphora C. Allusion D. Foreshadowing

C. Allusion

The Beatitudes are an example of which literary device? A. Mood B. Tone C. Anaphora D. Rhyme

C. Anaphora

What was his mother's maiden name? A. Allan B. Poe C. Arnold D. Siedow

C. Arnold

What can imagery be used to represent? A. Objects B. Actions C. Both A and B D. Neither

C. Both A and B

When was Emily Dickinson born? A. March 20, 1850 B. January 3, 1900 C. December 10, 1830 D. August 30, 1930

C. December 10, 1830

Who did Melville marry? A. Virginia Eliza Clemm B. Emily Dickinson C. Elizabeth Knapp Shaw D. Maria Gansevoort

C. Elizabeth Knapp Shaw

What literary device did Poe NOT use in his poem The Raven? A. Imagery B. Foreshadowing C. Epigraph D. Allegory

C. Epigraph

Poe demonstrates allegory in which of the following writings? A. Leaves of Grass B. Bartleby the Scrivener C. Fall of the House of Usher D. Song of Myself

C. Fall of the House of Usher

Which of the following addictions did Poe struggle with? A.Drugs and alcohol B. Women and men C. Gambling and alcohol D. Juuling and binge eating

C. Gambling and alcohol

What were both Letitia and Charlotte hoping for when Dimple spoke to them separately about meeting them? A. Go to get coffee B. Buy a house C. Have intimacy with Dimple D. Gossip about Maria

C. Have intimacy with Dimple

In what form is death portrayed as in Dickinson's poem "Because I could not stop for Death?" A. Imaginary form B. Symbolic form C. Human form D. Online form

C. Human form

Which of the following is true of allegory? A. It is the same as symbolism B. Poe did not use allegory C. It is a literary device used by authors to give a deeper meaning to their stories D. The 'g' in allegory is silent

C. It is a literary device used by authors to give a deeper meaning to their stories

What was the name of Dickinson's younger sister? A. Patricia B. Jane C. Lavinia D. Susan

C. Lavinia

What was the name of Melville's first son? A. Henry B. Herman II C. Malcolm D. Herbert

C. Malcolm

What was the name of the first story he published? A. Leaves of Grass B. Annabelle Lee C. Metzengerstein D. The Tell-Tale Heart

C. Metzengerstein

This is an example of what literary device: What the hammer? what the chain? In what furnace was thy brain? What the anvil? what dread grasp Dare its deadly terrors clasp? A. Onomatopoeia B. Alliteration C. Parallelism D. Epitaph

C. Parallelism

Who were John and Frances Allan? A. Poe's siblings B. Poe's biological parents C. Poe's foster parents D. Poe's children

C. Poe's foster parents

What war did Royall Tyler serve in? A. Lithuanian Civil War B. Great Northern War C. Revolutionary War D. War of 1812

C. Revolutionary War

What is the technique that criticizes foolishness or option in society through humor, exaggeration, and ridicule? A. Sarcasm B. Comic relief C. Satire D. None of the above

C. Satire

What other author uses similar literary devices as Dickinson? A. Walt Whitman B. Dr. Seuss C. Shakespeare D. E.L. James

C. Shakespeare

What is a type of monologue when a character speaks aloud to himself and the audience? A. Metaphor B. Dialogue C. Soliloquy D. Prologue

C. Soliloquy

"He had the eye of a vulture..." A. Imagery B. Anaphora C. Symbolism D. None of the above

C. Symbolism

What is foreshadowing? A. A future prediction B. When the shadow is in front C. The use of an advanced sign or warning to alert the reader of what is to come D. When a character contemplates the past

C. The use of an advanced sign or warning to alert the reader of what is to come

Which was Herman Melville's first novel? A. Omoo B. Moby Dick C. Typee D. Mardi

C. Typee

At what university did Royall Tyler become a professor of law in 1787? A. University of Virginia B. University of Delaware C. University of Vermont D. University of Alabama

C. University of Vermont

Where did Poe attend university? A. Cambridge B. St. Mary's C. University of Virginia D. Yale

C. University of Virginia

Which one of Whitman's themes describe the friendly interactions between city folk? A. Growth and Death B. Love and Nature C. Urban Affection D. All of the above

C. Urban Affection

Where did Whitman go to help the injured soldiers? A. New York City B. New Orleans C. Washington D.C. D. Florida

C. Washington D.C.

What is 'foil'? A. A method for expanding out a polynomial. B. A cooking utensil for covering pans. C. When a character that portrays better characteristics that oppose another character's, in order to make them look better. D. When an author has a specific use of words to display a purposeful message.

C. When a character that portrays better characteristics that oppose another character's, in order to make them look better.

What is the most famous opening sentences from Moby Dick? A. "Ignorance is the parent of fear." B. "I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing." C. "It is not down on any map; true places never are." D. "Call me Ishmael."

D. "Call me Ishmael."

At what age was Walt Whitman forced to quit school by his father and join the workforce? A. 18 B. 16 C. 7 D. 11

D. 11

When did Herman Melville sail as a whaler? A. 1818 B. 1920 C. 1854 D. 1841

D. 1841

In 1776, Royall Tyler did which of the following things? A. Earned a degree at Harvard College B. Earned a degree at Yale College C. Served in the Revolutionary War D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Name one job that Melville had. A. Farmer B. Fur-cap store C. Writer D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What was Royall Tyler's occupation(s)? A. A lawyer B. A chief of justice of the Supreme Court C. A professor D. All of the above E. None of the above

D. All of the above

What was one of the name of Whitman's brother? A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. Andrew Jackson D. All of the above

D. All of the above

What year did Royall Tyler die? A. June 18th, 1757 B. December 31st, 1842 C. November 3rd, 1818 D. August 26th, 1826

D. August 26th, 1826

Why is "Some keep the Sabbath going to Church" ironic? A. Because she speaks of nursery rhymes in the format of most spiritual songs B. Because church and birdsong are completely unrelated C. Because most people at her timely did not believe in organized religion D. Because it has the same format as a nursery rhyme but it discusses a taboo topic for her time

D. Because it has the same format as a nursery rhyme but it discusses a taboo topic for her time

Where did Royall Tyler graduate from? A. Yale University B. Harvard University C. Cornell University D. Both A and B E. Both A and C

D. Both A and B

How did Dickinson die? A. Cancer B. Leukemia C. Parkinson's disease D. Bright's disease

D. Bright's disease

This is an example of what literary theme: In The Contrast, Maria Van Rough becomes marginalized for being virtuous and not wanting to be married to the villain Mr. Dimple. A. Satire B. Metaphor C. Prologue D. Deconstruction

D. Deconstruction

Hyperbole is most accurately defined as which of the following? A. The comparison of 2 unlike things, often using words "like" and "as" B. Applying human traits to something that is not human C. The same letter or sound in words that are close to each other D. Exaggeration as a means to express a point, not to be taken literally.

D. Exaggeration as a means to express a point, not to be taken literally.

In what year was Poe legally adopted? A. 1814 B. 1817 C. 1819 D. He was never legally adopted.

D. He was never legally adopted.

What did Ahab lose in his first encounter with Moby Dick? A. Head B. Elbow C. Pinky Toe D. Leg

D. Leg

What poem was an example of a paradox presented by Emily Dickinson? A. The Soul has Bandaged Moments B. Because I could not stop for Death C. Fame is a fickle food D. Much Madness is Divinest Sense

D. Much Madness is Divinest Sense

What disease may Poe have been suffering from at the time of his death? A. Heart Disease B. Tuberculosis C. Cancer D. Rabies

D. Rabies

According to Dickinson's paradoxical literary device, would she agree with the following statement: Madness can never be more sane than what the majority dictates as sanity. A. She would agree with the statement because she stayed within the confines of what society dictated. B. She would be indifferent to the statement, she had no opinion on the concepts of sanity and madness or their paradoxical applications. C. She would disagree because she was probably insane. D. She would disagree because her poem Much Madness is Divinest Sense, she expresses that madness may be more sane than society's sanity.

D. She would disagree because her poem Much Madness is Divinest Sense, she expresses that madness may be more sane than society's sanity.

His story Omoo drew on his experiences from where? A. Russia B. Hawaii C. Alaska D. South Sea Islands

D. South Sea Islands

How is 'foil' used in "The Contrast"? A. Men only would go to war to look like heroes and be loved in their hometowns B. Women would literally fall over to get the attention of men that they were attracted to C. Women would fight and cheat with their boyfriends on purpose to get attention D. The Women would gossip and spread rumors so that Maria's character looked better

D. The Women would gossip and spread rumors so that Maria's character looked better

What literary devices are common in Dickinson's work? A. Meter B. Irony C. Paradox D. Anaphora E. All of the above

E. All of the above

What is true about The Contrast? A. He was the first person to include a female as a protagonist in a play B. Royal Tyler Americanized it C. It was the first English-speaking comedy in the United States D. A and B E. B and C

E. B and C

True or False: Melville had seven other siblings.

True