English 11 Study Guide LUOA

Look closely at the poem. Although it is divided and broken up into four stanzas, this entire poem is how many complete sentences?

1

Frank Norris was exposed to literature that was founded in theories of Naturalism when he started working at what job?

A publishing company

The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Reptiles are all alike because they have backbones, breathe with lungs, and have scales, yet reptiles come in a variety of sizes and shapes.

And/Or/But Method

A thesis statement is imperative to an essay because ___. Select all that apply.

Be specific Propose an arguable point Avoid "I" language

In Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken," the roads metaphorically represent and symbolize what?

Choices one must make in life

Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. I am

Clause

Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. Before he finished preparing his presentation

Dependent

What were the characteristics of fiction during the era of Modernism? Select all that apply.

Elevated vocabulary Conversational style Pretentious writing

A dependent clause must express a complete thought.

False

Based on your knowledge of poetry types and forms, what type of poem is "I Hear America Singing?"

Free Verse

Spurred by Edwards' fiery and passionate sermons, a great spiritual revival broke out in New England. This revival was known as the [blank1].

Great Awakening

Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. Please don't eat the pie in the refrigerator.

Independent

John Winthrop wrote a famous sermon that was based on which Scripture passage? (Look up each scripture passage in your Bible.)

Matthew 5:14

The ______________ poem tells a story and includes larger poems such as epics.

Narrative

In the very second stanza, who is the "HE" that is talking?

Paul Revere

Complete the following statement: Topic Sentences __________________ the Thesis Statement.

Support

Using onomatopoeia, complete the following line: The bells ________________________.

The Bells clanged together loudly.

Which of the following are characteristic of theme? Select all that apply.

The deeper meaning of a piece of literature An underlying message about life A universal truth

"Love" This is a good example of theme because of which of the following.

This is not, in fact, a good example of theme.

According to the text of the lesson, Taylor came to America for which of the following reasons?

To flee the pressure of the Acts of Uniformity To escape religious persecution

Huck's best friend is talked about throughout the novel and shows up toward the end. This best friend's name is

Tom Sawyer

Which of the following were characteristic of Modern era literature? Select all that apply.

Traditional form Focus on Destruction Impersonal Environment

Clemens held each of these occupations except which?

Train Engineer

According to the Mayflower Compact, where did the pilgrims intend to land?

Virginia

In the poem "Harlem," Langston Hughes makes the point that dreams are ___.

are vital to survival

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. With the rise in temperatures, the Arctic and Antarctic polar caps seem to be diminishing.

caps

Determine if the following sentence is complex or compound-complex. Robert has a proud and cocky attitude, but his brother Pete does not even though he is much more talented than Robert.

compound complex

The plots of Naturalist literature typically examined living conditions and circumstances that could be categorized how? Select all that apply.

dark misunderstood harsh

For consistency, the THESIS statement should be located at the _______ of the introductory paragraph.

end

If a main character has been saddened by a terrible day, what color might an author use to symbolize the character's mood? (Choose the best answer.)

gray

Who is the one person who has remained to check on the older Koskoosh before leaving to join the others?

his son

Signed by all 41 men on the ship, the Mayflower Compact was significant because it was one of the first pieces of written ______________ in the New World.

legislation

Franklin's very first job, which would affect the rest of his personal and professional life, was working as a ______________.

printer

Within his Narrative, Douglass make a vivid comparison of how the slave children were fed at the troughs like which animals?

puigs

Isolation is a very prevalent topic in Modern literature. What item is symbolic of isolation?

the island

The Jazz Age caused the following EXCEPT which?

the reduction of black poetry

After getting up and seeing those first hints of fire, what is Anne Bradstreet's very first response?

to cry out to God

The written works of Langston Hughes often focused on the life of black citizens in _______________ America.

urban

Williams uses colors to create stronger contrasting images and views. The two colors he sets against each other for the greatest impact are red and ___________.

white

If a direct quote is used in an essay, how should it appear?

with quotation marks and parenthetical citations

In 1776, when John Adams was preparing to meet with the Second Continental Congress, Abigail Adams wrote to him in an attempt to persuade him towards what new politician action?

women's equality

Every time a parenthetical citation is used, there must also be a full citation on the _______ ________ page.

works cited

Which of the following are characteristics of the pamphlet "Common Sense"?

written with great emotion was well received by the general public suggested the conflict with England was beyond repair appealed to the common man called for American independence from England

The letters between John and Abigail that were read for this lesson were written during the American Revolution when the citizens of the New World were fighting for their independence from England. Some of the very first two questions that Abigail asks John are these:

Where are you with the military? Is Virginia equipped to defend itself?

The passage of the 19th amendment in 1920 allowed for what?

Women the opportunity to vote

Read the following topic sentence and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. There are many factors that have led to the Babe Ruth being recognized as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Factors that made Babe Ruth the greatest of all time - Babe Ruth -

controlling idea topic

Based on the lesson, _____________ in a literary text move the plot forward, give insight into characters' actions, and they also give a better understanding of how the character thinks and feels

conversations

All of these next sentences have helping verbs. Identify the complete verb phrase which contains the helping verb: the helping verb or verbs PLUS any verbs being helped. Jesus Christ could be returning anytime now, so make sure you are ready to meet him!

could be returning

What new religious philosophy emphasized individual faith over organized religion but denied that God is active in daily life?

deism

All of these next sentences have linking verbs. Identify the word that is being linked to the subject. Millie's facial expression looked depressed, but she insisted she was very happy.

depressed

The main idea is the central concept of the text and is the key idea that is supported by all of the _________________ of the text.

details

According to the lesson, you can find the main idea by ___. Select all that apply.

determining the one topic, idea, person, or object that is at the center of a text deciding what key point the author is making about a particular topic asking, "What is at the center of all of these details?"

Of the prevalent genres in the Age of Faith, which genre revealed information about everyday events and life of early Americans?

diaries

Select all that apply.

diaries poetry

List three of the genres that were most common in Puritan Literature.

diaries, speeches, letters

All of these next sentences have helping verbs. Identify the complete verb phrase which contains the helping verb: the helping verb or verbs PLUS any verbs being helped. The police officer asked the suspect a question, but he didn't answer, claiming his right to the Fifth Amendment.

didn't answer

Look at this phrase once more: its enormous eye, cyclopean, red, throwing a glare far in advance, shooting by in a sudden crash of confused thunder; filling the night with the terrific clamour of its iron hoofs. Based on the author's description of the railroad, as given in the second excerpt of The Octopus, the reader can assume the author has what feelings towards the railroad and its place in the rural farmlands? Select all that apply.

discomfort with the railroad fear of the railroad disdain for the railroad

Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. (Of course, the "n't" of the contraction is NOT a verb.) He [don't/doesn't] sing now because he damaged his vocal cords shouting and cheering at football games.

doesn't

Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. (Of course, the "n't" of the contraction is NOT a verb.) The majority opinion of the Supreme Court justices [doesn't/don't] mean it is God-honoring just because it reflects the majority.

doesn't

Identify the prepositions in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky compound prepositions and those sentences with no prepositions. Identify every preposition. The indoor pool was a fun place to play when it rained during vacation.

during

Langston Hughes recognized his love for writing _______________ in life.

early

Poetry was more common among the average Puritan than the average Pilgrim. This was mainly due to the fact that the average Puritan had more ____________.

education

As the availability of this increased, reading materials were more readily available for the common man.

electricity radio

The Naturalist writings of Stephen Crane focused on the power of this specific force and how it controlled the destinies of his characters.

environment

Emerson is most known for writing what two genres? Select all that apply.

essays poetry

Parenthetical citations should be used ________________.

every time information from a source is used

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. Here is an example of that algebraic formula talked about in class.

example

As a young woman in the young world, Anne Bradstreet faced many hardships, but she clung to her _______________ to help her overcome her fears and new reality.

faith

A compound sentence can be joined with a comma and a conjunction like "however," "thankfully," or "because of which."

false

A simple sentence is just one clause--a dependent clause OR an independent clause.

false

A topic sentence can have either the topic or the controlling idea. Both are not necessary to properly write a topic sentence.

false

Carefully consider the following sentence. Mark TRUE if this sentence is punctuated correctly. Mark FALSE if this sentence is punctuated incorrectly. When we moved here, I asked you if you wanted to be homeschooled or go to the public school; but you never gave me your decision.

false

Compound-complex sentences are identified by their length; they're much longer than any other sentence one can write.

false

According to the lesson, the prevailing themes in Puritan writings are foundational to America in all of these ways EXCEPT

financial

Almost always, the topic sentence is the _____________ sentence in the paragraph.

first

Academic writing requires a _____________ style of word choice. Select all that apply.

formal clear mature

Frost and his family returned back to the farm in New Hampshire and enjoyed the rewards of Frost's success, including his winning __________ Pulitzer Prizes.

four

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. After I've seen the condition of the restaurant's kitchen

fragment

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. Because I said so!

fragment

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. Glancing sharply up at me from her desk

fragment

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. If you think you can compete at the level of those Olympic athletes.

fragment

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. when he finished the evaluation of the failing restaurant

fragment

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. The American's constitutionally guaranteed freedom of speech, religion, and the press are three freedoms not granted to most people in the world.

freedom

Jim's main motivation for leaving is ___.

freedom

Identify the objects of any prepositions in the following sentences. Some sentences may not have any prepositions and, therefore, no objects of the prepositions either. Jimmy has a 455 cubic inch V-8 engine in his car which gives it great power but very poor gas mileage. Select all that apply.

gas car

A Works Cited section shares pertinent information about your sources. Which of the following is NOT included in a Works Cited entry?

genre

Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. The peach tree near the border of our backyards [has/have] not borne fruit for years.

has

Identify the helping verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be helping verbs which, of course would mean that those sentences do not have a nearby verb being helped. Also beware of action verbs which also appear independently in the sentence. I haven't ever told you a lie, so stop accusing me of it!

have

Identify the word that best completes the definition below. Onomatopoeia is the imitation of words that you can ____________.

hear

Based on this selection from Abigail Adams, what is the overall tone presented here? Choose the BEST answer. I feel very differently at the approach of spring to what I did a month ago. We knew not then whether we could plant or sow with safety, whether when we had toild we could reap the fruits of our own industery, whether we could rest in our own Cottages, or whether we should not be driven from the sea coasts to seek shelter in the wilderness, but now we feel as if we might sit under our own vine and eat the good of the land. I feel a gaieti de Coar to which before I was a stranger. I think the Sun looks brighter, the Birds sing more melodiously, and Nature puts on a more chearfull countanance. We feel a temporary peace, and the poor fugitives are returning to their deserted habitations.

hope

Fill in the blank. Select the answer that would best complete this sentence based on the lesson. During the era of Modernism, authors started to write in a way that forced the reader to read at a deeper level and question the theme of a work or character.

idk

In the 5th stanza, Longfellow paints a picture of Paul Revere, watchful, waiting, and then springing into action. His clear descriptions of this situation are clear examples of _________, as they help the reader really picture the scene in detail.

imagery

Identify the prepositions in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky compound prepositions and those sentences with no prepositions. Identify every preposition. Matt will graduate from Liberty University Online Academy in 2017. Select all that apply.

in from

Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. the pool was half-filled with water

independent

Oftentimes, an author does not come right out and deliberately state the theme of a text. Therefore, it must be inferred using cues from the text itself.

inferred

Fill in the blanks to complete the following definition. Be sure to check your spelling. Plagiarism is the act of using information from any other source or author and claiming it as your own by not having proper citations .

information citations

Identify what is needed to complete this quote: Someone's personal thoughts, words, and ideas are considered "___________ property" by United States law and are protected by copyrights.

intellectual

Using SPW after reading allows the reader to ______________ with the text.

interact

Identify which literary element is represented in the line below taken from the hit Broadway song "Music of the Night." Hearing is believing, music is deceiving

internal rhyme

Rhyming within a line, such as "picks up sticks," is called what?

internal rhyme

In an effort to give a valuable gift to one another, the Youngs gave up the very things that they held most valuable. In literary terms, this is an example of _________.

irony

Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. Everybody in the armed forces [is/are] trained to handle weapons, even the doctors and nurses.

is

Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. One of the animals in the zoo [is/are] on the endangered species list.

is

Identify the helping verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be helping verbs which, of course would mean that those sentences do not have a nearby verb being helped. Also beware of action verbs which also appear independently in the sentence. Charity is attending Liberty University, right after she graduates.

is

Words such as "blithe, delicious, robust, friendly, melodious" help to create what tone within "I Hear America Singing? Select all that apply.

joy happiness pride

The first stanza creates a setting in which the "darker brother" works for the white man and is sent off to eat separately when people arrive. This instantly creates an overall feeling or sense of what? Select all that apply.

justice division equality

According to your lesson, Zora Neale Hurston's literary contributions during the era of the Harlem Renaissance and her ______ helped to secure her position as one of the most significant female and African-American voices of the early 20th Century.

large, vibrant personality

After being dismissed from his church, Edwards continued his work for the Kingdom of God. He moved to Stockbridge, MA and worked in the following capacities:

leader of two congregations missions work author of four works boarding school for Indians

Identify the linking verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be action verbs which, of course would mean those sentences were without linking verbs. Don't forget to ask yourself if the subject is doing the action. Identify the underlined word as an action verb or linking verb. I AM ready to graduate now, although I have another year to go.

linking

Identify the linking verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be action verbs which, of course would mean those sentences were without linking verbs. Don't forget to ask yourself if the subject is doing the action. Identify the underlined word as an action verb or linking verb. This new fleece-lined windbreaker FEELS great!

linking

Which of the following contributed to the creation of a modern literary movement in the United States? Select all that apply.

materialism poverty death prosperity

In Whitman's extended comparison of workers' sounds being equal to that of carols or music, this literary element is being used:

metaphor

Which types of poetry is Longfellow most well known for writing? Select all that apply.

narrative lyric

While the writings in the Age of Reason had an overarching theme of trusting the human mind, Romanticism focuses on trusting the human ___.

nature

Identify the objects of any prepositions in the following sentences. Some sentences may not have any prepositions and, therefore, no objects of the prepositions either. School lunches have become more healthy and do not include as many fried food items as they used to contain.

no objects of prepositions

Identify the prepositions in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky compound prepositions and those sentences with no prepositions. Identify every preposition. The ambulance arrived quickly, and the paramedics saved the accident victim.

no prepositions

The Burmese Tiger pit that Rainsford constructed actually trapped ___.

one of the dogs

According to the MLA guidelines (see the link in the text), parenthetical citations for web sources are a little different from citing print sources. The main difference is that most web citations will not include:

page numbers

According to the MLA guidelines (see the link in the text), parenthetical citations for web sources are typically a little different from citing print sources. The main difference is that most web citations will not include which of the following?

page numbers

Imagery is language used to appeal to the reader's senses in creating a description. In the third-from-last paragraph (which begins with "Oh, that mystic hour!"), Garland uses some excellent adjectives to describe this scene. Match the descriptive language with each object from that paragraph.

pale man - big eyes moon - swinging bells - jangling crickets - singing stars - blooming katydids - rhythmically calling little turkeys - crying

Thomas Paine, known as the father of the Revolutionary War, introduced the power of the nonfiction propaganda piece known as the ___.

pamphlet

All of these next sentences have linking verbs. Identify the word that is being linked to the subject. The news anchor seemed panic-stricken because of the breaking news about the plane crash.

panic-stricken

Based on the lesson, complete this statement: The topic sentence is the single idea that "sets the stage" for the rest of the _______________.

paragraph

Complete the following match by determining how the main idea is presented. The Topic Sentence provides the main idea for the _____________. The Thesis Statement provides the main idea for the ______________.

paragraph essay

The use of is the act of restating a text in your own words, while is using another author's exact words.

paraphrasing direct quotes

Which two methods are critical to use for proper documentation?

parenthetical citations Works Cited page

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. There were 150 people in attendance at the candlelight vigil.

people

The letters between John and Abigail Adams were a reflection of their marriage, their lives, and the political happenings of this era, and they are written from a very personal perspective.

personal

"The raindrops danced happily down from the vast white clouds." This description of the raindrops is a great example of ___.

personification

Identify the literary element used below: The moon softly kissed the wet ground with dew.

personification

Identify which literary element is represented in the line below taken from the hit Broadway song "Music of the Night." Darkness wakes and stirs imagination

personification

Nature is often referred to as "she" and is given human characteristics in American literature. This is a continual example of ___.

personification

The poet offers great descriptions of nature that help the reader to fully grasp the picturesque scene created in the poem. This is powerful use of ___.

personification

What two literary elements are represented in the lines below? As it rose above the graves on the hill, Lonely and spectral and sombre and still.

personification alliteration

In Abigail Adams's letter, what describes the overall tone? Select all that apply

persuasive sincere firm serious

Actions or events in a story can also present opportunities for the characters to face ethical or moral decisions. Using these actions or key events to infer theme is the ability to identify theme through __________.

plot

Realism often paints stark pictures of hardships in real life. What is the primary hardship expressed in this story?

poverty

Identify the underlined word in the following sentences as a preposition or an adverb. I attempted a math course above the level of the regular grade, and it was way too difficult for me.

preposition

Thomas Paine was extremely talented in his ability to use common language and writing to appeal to readers and persuade a young nation towards independence. The ordinary way he wrote followed the typical rules of sentence structure and had a natural flow to it. It avoided the rhythmic nature found in poetry and contained normal sentences and paragraphs. This made for easier reading, and this writing style is considered ___.

prose

The introductory paragraph should accomplish what purposes? Select all that apply.

providing background information on the topic getting the reader's attention providing a clear thesis statement

The use of purples and blues within a text may symbolize

purple

Three ways to actively engage in reading are ___. Select all that apply.

questioning visualizing determining the author's tone

Based on the lesson, complete the statement with the best word selection. The works of Langston Hughes reflect a man whose hopes and dreams were for an America that was no longer bound by ___________ barriers.

racial

Whereas in the first excerpt Presley is at the mercy of several natural forces, the second excerpt shows a shift in this control. Presley is now controlled by the dominance and power of what new force?

railroad

If a main character has been saddened by a terrible day, what type of weather might an author use to symbolize the character's mood? (Choose the best answer.)

rain

The use of _____________ may often symbolize a fresh start, a cleansing, or even tears.

rain

Select all that apply to complete this statement. If you need to review a text for a second time to gain maximum understanding, you could ___.

re-read the entire passage re-read only a portion or section of the passage read the passage out loud

When using the Sentence-Phrase-Word method, the first step, prior to any marking or highlighting is to thoroughly ________________ the text through once.

read

Twain's writings didn't shy away from typically difficult topics such as class, racism, and money. This broke away from the "proper and polite" trends of Romantic literature and make his writings an example of this style of literature:

realism

Within the works of Stephen Crane, there is a sense of ____________, which stems from his youth.

rebellion

Twain does a great job capturing the details and trends of life in Missouri, especially those details that are specific to this area. This description of local life makes Twain's works an example of ____________.

regionalism

Despite Crane's parents being faithful Christians, Stephen's own personal rejection of God is a common theme within his literature.

rejection

Based on the dinnertime conversation between Rainsford and General Zaroff, it is clear that the war, and the General's in-depth role in the war, caused him to _______________ life.

respect

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. I am not doing this alone, everyone has gone home and I am the only one who is stuck with all of the heavy lifting!

run-on

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. Sheryl is forty-two she still living at home with her parents because she can't afford her own apartment.

run-on

Look at the following lines from Edgar Allan Poe's poem "Annabel Lee" and identify the primary alliterative sound. In the sepulcher there by the sea, In her tomb by the sounding sea.

s

At just 20 years old, the young Frederick Douglass escaped slavery, disguised as a _______________.

sailor

When a student submits an essay/paper for one course or subject and then tries to resubmit that same paper for another course or subject, this is considered to be ______ plagiarism.

self-

Determine which mark of punctuation is correct for the underlined space in the following sentence. Abigail asked the question__ therefore, she deserves the answer.

semicolon

Determine which mark of punctuation is correct for the underlined space in the following sentence. Donna, I've given you your supper__you don't need any more snacks tonight.

semicolon

Determine which mark of punctuation is correct for the underlined space in the following sentence. I did not see any bears on my trip however, I did see three whales and many sea otters, seals, and puffins.

semicolon

Another common area for writing mistakes is between semicolons and commas. are used to separate two complete sentences that are closely related. , however, are used to separate phrases. They can also set off introductory words or phrases in sentences.

semicolons commas

The term "__________________" refers to any language that appeals to the five senses.

sensory

A maturely written paper will utilize several different types of sentences to achieve a higher level of Sentence Variety .

sentence variety

All of these next sentences have helping verbs. Identify the complete verb phrase which contains the helping verb: the helping verb or verbs PLUS any verbs being helped. Although high school is difficult, diligent effort now should be able to help me be successful in college.

should be able

Identify the following sentence as simple or compound. Have you decided which elective to take?

simple

Identify the following sentence as simple or compound. Sheldon's kitten became ill, probably because of the new brand of food.

simple

Identify the following sentence as simple or compound. Stephen clenched his grip, swung the bat, and hit the ball over the left field fence for a grand slam home run!

simple

After evaluating the text, the overall tone of the essay is what? Select all that apply.

sincere positive empowering uplifting

In "I, Too, Sing America," Langston Hughes uses what powerful image to make his point about the progression he hopes to see in America?

sitting at the table to eat

Finish this statement. The Abolitionist Movement was a movement, started around the 1830s, aimed at bringing an immediate end to _______________.

slavery

In the first few lines of Anne Bradstreet's poem "Upon the Burning of My House," the reader can tell that she was doing what?

sleeping

Abigail warns John to stay away from Boston because it has been overtaken with smallpox .

smallpox

Look at the line below and identify the word that is the onomatopoeia. The rubber band snapped as he stretched it over the box.

snapped

The literary works of Frank Norris focus on what two forces and their unrelenting effect on society? Select all that apply.

social economic

Transcendentalists believed that the ________ was in its best state of mind and being when he was reliant upon himself only and acted independently.

society

The description of the children at the trough is another strong image for the reader. Children were treated like animals and ate with their bare hands or broken shells. They "shoveled in" food for the fear of hunger, but none of them were ever satisfied. WOW. This description would definitely evoke strong feelings in most of its readers. What TONE is BEST expressed here?

sorrow

Choose the word to best complete the following definition. Alliteration is the repetition of a repeated consonant .

sound

In the text of the Mayflower Compact, King James is described by a word that means "greatly feared." What is this word?

sovereign

The Romantic appreciation for nature was more ______.

spiritual than scientific

In an essay, unified lines are called a paragraph. However, in a poem, unified groups of lines are called ___.

stanzas

Choose the answer that best completes the statement: Through the literature of the Harlem Renaissance, black authors attacked the _________________ that had been placed on black Americans and their culture.

stereotypes

According to the text, you can infer, or make an educated guess, that "fagots" are what?

sticks

Identify the objects of any prepositions in the following sentences. Some sentences may not have any prepositions and, therefore, no objects of the prepositions either. Along this street you will find a 200-year-old church, and the cemetery is actually more than 300 years old!

street

Zora's metaphorical description of herself as a rock, never changing and recovering from rough waters, indicates what character quality?

strength

In order to attain better overall word choice, which of the following words is no longer allowed to be used in your writing? Select all that apply.

stuff bad things sad a lot

Being able to clearly and easily _____________ a text after reading it shows a good level of comprehension.

summarize

Understanding that the topic sentence offers the main idea and prepares the reader to know what the paragraph will be about, read the following topic sentence. In this generation, online schooling is a popular educational option for many reasons. Now, determine what supporting details would be best used to complete the supporting details of this particular paragraph. Select all that apply.

the benefits of online schooling how online schooling compares with other options current educational options

Which of these are examples of REGIONALISM in Hamlin's works? Select all that apply.

the details of farming life in the Midwest the beautiful Midwestern landscapes

Based on the time in which the poem "Harlem" was written, during the Harlem Renaissance, what "dream" is Langston Hughes referencing? What dream has been deferred?

the dream of racial equality

Which of these qualities are examples of REALISM in Hamlin's works? Select all that apply.

the emptiness of their lives the extreme poverty of the people

The final line of the poem "Harlem," in which Langston Hughes writes Or does it explode? seems to suggest that preventing this "dream" to become reality will have negative consequences for which group of people? Select all that apply.

the entire country the African-American communities the leaders that are denying equality

In "How if Feels to Be Colored Me," Hurston goes into great, incredible detail about her experience inside the New World Cabaret. With vivid detail and a voice peaked to excitement, she creates a metaphor of a wild animal. She describes the animal in the following: ...[it] rears on its hind legs and attacks the tonal veil with primitive fury, rending it, clawing it until it breaks through to the jungle beyond. What is she describing with this metaphor?

the jazz orchestra

In the second excerpt from The Octopus, Frank Norris describes a very peaceful, serene scene. This peacefulness is suddenly interrupted by the crashing sounds of what?

the railroad

Stanza 6 offers great IMAGERY as the friend is perched within the tower and looking down below. Look at this portion of the text: Beneath, in the churchyard, lay the dead, In their night encampment on the hill, Wrapped in silence so deep and still That he could hear, like a sentinel's tread, The watchful night-wind, as it went Creeping along from tent to tent, And seeming to whisper, "All is well!" What is being personified here?

the wind

If someone asked you what a text was about and you answered "God's love is unconditional and extends to even the most ordinary of people," you would have conveyed to them the overall ______________ of the story.

theme

If the meaning of a literary piece could be stated as "a close family unit is one of this earth's greatest treasures," this would be the ________ of the work.

theme

Of the three elements discussed in this lesson, which is the only element that must be present in all writing?

theme

The _______________ is the underlying message of the text. Ultimately, it answers the question of "What is the author really trying to express?"

theme

Complete this statement: We arrive at the of a literary work when we know the truth, or understanding, the author is conveying about a particular .

theme topic

Paine's second paragraph is full of persuasive propaganda. He insists to the reader that taking up arms against England is the only possible solution because ___. Select all that apply.

these problems are the fault of the King this conflict has been a longstanding problem the struggle has been constant and ever present the problems between England and the United States have affected all men

His accounts on early settlement life in Virginia were important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT ___.

they encouraged the Pilgrims to settle farther north, in Massachusetts

Williams wrote with a sense of ambiguity within his poetry to serve what purpose?

to force the reader to find meaning

Determining the author's ____________ can be critical to understanding his/her perspective as he/she wrote the text and the overall mood of the text.

tone

In order to determine the main idea, the reader should first be able to successfully identify the ______________.

topic

The _________________ answers the questions, "What is the sentence about?" or "What is the main subject?"

topic

To say a story is about "justification" would be identifying the ___________.

topic

When finding the single word that captures the essence of who or what the text is about, the reader is essentially determining the ______ of the passage.

topic

Read the following topic sentence and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. Edgar Allen Poe is one of my favorite American poets of the 20th century. Edgar Allen Poe - Topic favorite poet of the 20th century - Controlling Idea

topic controlling idea

Read the following topic sentence, and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. The legal right to vote is one of the most foundational rights for US citizens. The legal right to vote - one of the most foundational rights for US citizens -

topic controlling idea

What are the two main parts of a well-written topic sentence? Select both correct options.

topic controlling idea

Read the following passage from http://www.nobelprize.org (Links to an external site.), about American author John Steinbeck. Then, using the topic sentence, complete the correct matches: Steinbeck's novels can all be classified as social novels dealing with the economic problems of rural labour, but there is also a streak of worship of the soil in his books, which does not always agree with his matter-of-fact sociological approach. After the rough and earthy humour of Tortilla Flat, he moved on to more serious fiction, often aggressive in its social criticism, to In Dubious Battle (1936), which deals with the strikes of the migratory fruit pickers on California plantations.

topic - Steinbeck controlling idea - classified as social novels dealing with the economic problems of rural labour, but there is also a streak of worship of the soil in his books, which does not always agree with his matter-of-fact sociological approach.

Consider the visual of the umbrella. In this particular visual depiction of how topic sentences work, the "umbrella," with its overarching concept or idea, represents the , while the then fall into place below the "cover" of the main idea.

topic sentence details

Match the following correctly to show what is properly used to communicate the main idea:

topic sentence - main idea of paragraph thesis statement - main idea of entire essay topic - main idea of literary work

As an era, Modernism cast aside the social, cultural, and literary ________________ of the past.

traditions

Abigail Adams was a First Lady who, through literary correspondence with her husband, left a rich literary legacy for generations to come.

true

As you learn to read for the main idea and recognize the main idea within a text, you will ultimately be able to read for deeper understanding.

true

Because Taylor requested that his written works not be published, most of his writings were not published until the mid-1900s.

true

If a dependent clause begins the sentence, then a comma should follow it.

true

It is possible for a literary text to have more than one topic, or more than one theme.

true

Naturalism literature painted stories of real people and real places but did so based on laws of survival.

true

Proofreading and editing are the means by which we go back and check for possible errors.

true

Sources should be used and consulted to develop and support your own intellectual opinions and ideas. But sources should not "BE" the paper.

true

Taking out simple, generic words and replacing them with more specific words will automatically mature your writing.

true

The Life of Frederick Douglass became one of the most influential abolitionist works of its time.

true

The Purdue Online Writing Lab states: "If too many sentences start with the same word, especially The, It, This, or I, prose can grow tedious for readers, so changing opening words and phrases can be refreshing." Based on what you know about sentence variety, would this statement be considered true or false?

true

The image of the sheep that had been slaughtered by the railroad is one that affects the character of Presley but also affects the reader. This is a powerful ploy by Frank Norris to show the destruction caused by the railroad and to cause the reader to really think hard about the natural and physical costs associated with progress.

true

What are the main conflicts that Rainsford faces throughout the short story? Select all that apply.

Rainsford vs. his own fear-man vs. self Rainsford vs. God-man vs. supernatural Rainsford vs. Society-man vs. society

Look at the following excerpt from Chapter 1 in The Red Badge of Courage: "We're goin' t' move t'morrah--sure," he said pompously to a group in the company street. "We're goin' 'way up the river, cut across, an' come around in behint 'em." This is a great example of what?

Realist dialect

After Emerson fled to Europe, two men were instrumental in influencing Ralph's worldview. Who were these men? Select all that apply.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge Thomas Carlyle

On the surface, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" is considered a fun poem about a certain mythical creature, and this poem is often read and printed around a certain holiday season. What character might people think this poem, or Robert Frost's vision, is about?

Santa Claus

In stanza 7, Edwards makes a sharp turn within the poem and relates the situation he has described in the first 6 stanzas to that of humans and our spiritual battles and encounters. The reader begins to see here that the story of the spider, wasp, and fly was really just representative of a much larger point that Edwards is making. In fact, he is comparing the SPIDER to whom?

Satan

All of the following nonfiction genres were important forms of propaganda EXCEPT which?

Scientific reports

Considering that the topic sentence provides the direction or purpose of the entire paragraph, consider the following topic sentence: The First Great Awakening was a major influence in preparing the Colonists for the American Revolution. As a reader, what supporting details would you expect to see within this particular paragraph? Select the best answer:

Supporting details about how the Great Awakening prepared America for revolution

Match the following virtues to the proper description.

Temperance - Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation Order - Let all your things have their places Frugality - Make no expense but do good to others and yourself Industry - Lose no time; always be employed in something useful Cleanliness - Tolerate no uncleanliness in house, clothes, or body Justice - Wrong none by doing injuries or omitting the benefits that are your duty Humility - Imitate Jesus and Socrates

Yet, within the first stanza, the speaker says: But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. What do these lines reveal about the speaker? Select all that apply.

The speaker doesn't choose hate. He won't allow the actions of others to determine his worth. He continues to take great pride in who he is.

Within her writing, Anne Bradstreet pushed the literary boundaries of her time by writing about what two topics more openly?

The treatment of women amongst the Puritans Her love for her husband

One of the most common ideas represented within Anne Bradstreet's poems is her belief that God is the architect of life and has an ultimate plan for all that happens, even in the tasks and occurrences of daily life. This clearly matches up with several Scripture references. I want you to find at least ONE verse in Scripture that supports this theme. Your answer should include the Scripture reference, the actual verse, and then an explanation of how the verse connects to this theme. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

The verse that automatically came to my mind was Jeremiah 29:11, " For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" In "Upon the Burning of Our House", she talks about how God is an architect, who has better things in Heaven for her and that's what reminded me of this verse. God has a plan for each and every single one of us, so maybe her house burning down was a real test of faith from God, because she could have been awful about this and distrust God.

In the final line, Whitman writes the following: Singing with open mouths The picture of an "open mouth" indicates what about the singers (workers)? Select all that apply.

They are confident. They are proud. They are eager to share what they have to offer.

Remember that, as a modern poet, William Carlos Williams wrote with a vagueness that forced the reader to find meaning. In this case, you are the reader. What is overall THEME of this seemingly simplistic poem? Express your idea of theme in a complete sentence with proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

This beautiful, simple little poem is not meaningless or "frivolous." Williams lays out a vivid scene that is almost magically complex in only 16 words. It allows the reader to decide what "so much" actually is. I imagine a farmer's daily chores and how essential his wheel barrow is to completing them, and ultimately to keeping his family fed. Keep in mind, though, that every poem does not necessarily have a straightforward, well-defined meaning. Also take a moment to notice the liveliness and focus of the scene: the wheel barrow is beside the chickens--it is the active object here--as opposed to the chickens being beside the wheel barrow. He rests the weight of the scene on the wheel barrow, and I would imagine this is no happy syntactical accident.

Match the correct person to the way in which each aided in the composition of The Declaration of Independence:

Thomas Jefferson - Wrote the actual language of the document Benjamin Franklin - Developed the content of the document

Place the information in the order it should appear in the general format for a works cited entry (according to the MLA guide):

Title - 2nd Medium of Publication - 4th Author - 1st Publishing Information - 3rd

When Thomas Paine states that he and all the colonists of the United States make up "at least one-eighth part of the habitable Globe," what might be his purpose in doing so? Select all that apply.

To make the reader feel more powerful To make the reader fear the cost of war To make the reader feel supported

According to dictionary.reference.com, the thesis statement "is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence." Based on this lesson, two ways the thesis might be developed, supported, or explained would be through the proper use of what two other parts of an essay?

Topic Sentence Introduction

According to the lesson, Taylor is considered one of the most well-known Puritan poets from the Early American era.

True

Clauses are a group of words that contain both a subject and a verb.

True

While reading, understanding the vocabulary of a text is vital to truly understanding the text.

True

With regard to practicing the various virtues in order that he might achieve moral perfection, Franklin opted to work on just one virtue at a time to master that particular virtue.

True

With the ability to read, Frederick Douglass established Sunday-school-type lessons for the slaves and was seen as a leader among the slave community.

True

While doing research for a paper, you should take note of some specific details about your sources. Of which of these details should you take note? Select all that apply.

Type of Source Page number City and Date of Publication Author's name Title of book, article, etc. Website/URL Address Date consulted

In the "Law of Life," as the older man hears his granddaughter adjusting the dogs, he remarks: Life called her, and the duties of life, not death. This suggests the belief that time marches on...death happens but is a part of life. What is the TONE represented here? Select all that apply.

Understanding Accepting Resolute

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. David, pay attention in class!

Understood (you)

As an Imagist, Williams was able to do what within his poetry? Select all that apply.

Use an image to create meaning Capture the essence of an image or item Create clear descriptions

One of Anne Bradstreet's most famous poems, "Verses upon the Burning of our House," looks at what common idea from the Age of Faith?

Vanity of Materialism

In his quest to live "without committing any fault at any time," Benjamin Franklin determined there were _____________ virtues by which he must purposely live.

13

Unlike the characters in London's short story "Law of Life," we couldn't imagine simply leaving behind our loved ones to die, all alone in the cold and completely vulnerable simply because they were "old." As Christians, we know that God values life and that all life is precious. Find at least one biblical reference that explains God's view of life, and in 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain how that differs from the Naturalist and evolutionary view of Jack London as presented in "Law of Life." Your answer should be in complete sentences. You should include the entire reference and verse used to answer this question. Also, use proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.

1 Timothy 6:12 says, "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses". London's writings tell us that death comes to all, so it doesn't matter what kind of life we live. We will have eternal life through God.

This important US figure traveled to Europe, met Thomas Paine and, impressed with Paine's intellect, convinced him to move to the United States.

Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following must always be documented in any paper? Select all that apply.

Direct Quotes Websites/URL Books Videos Authors

In stanza 6 of this poem, the author makes an assumption about nature and offers wisdom about "picking your battles," so to speak. Look at this stanza again. What is the author saying, specifically in the last two lines? Select all that apply.

Don't take on an opponent that you cannot beat. Taking on a person or situation stronger than you may lead to defeat. Don't be afraid of your enemies.

Think about the size and body of an octopus. Now consider how Frank Norris clearly feels about the railroad system. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, answer the following question. Why would "the octopus" be a good description, or image, of the effects of the railroad? Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Because it is, in his eyes, a monster and it is fearless as well as scary and large and very loud. This would be the perfect description because everything that describes an octopus would be the words he uses to describe the railroad.

Identify the prepositions in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky compound prepositions and those sentences with no prepositions. Identify every preposition. Because of the way God created dogs, loyalty is a primary characteristic.

Because of

Which author from the Modern era wrote A Farewell to Arms and wrote in a very direct, uncomplicated manner?

Ernest Hemingway

In the third paragraph of "Common Sense," Paine suggests that prior leaders didn't take action because they felt the problems would end soon enough. However, the problems persisted and Paine suggests to the reader that if they don't act NOW and make changes now, then what will happen?

Future generations will detest them for not providing a better future.

Whom does Douglass credit with his being chosen to leave the plantation and go to Baltimore?

God

General Zaroff and Ivan have clearly been tainted by the war, which we can presume is World War 1. Zaroff tells stories about what he did in war and why he was so successful in the war. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, how is Zaroff's view of life in contrast to our Christian view of life? Your answer should include a topic sentence, complete sentences, and proper punctuation and spelling. You must also include at least one Scripture reference for support.

God blessed Noah and his sons (9:1). God's blessing here provided for the propagation, priority, and protection of human life. Verses 1 and 7 show that human life is to be propagated to promote God's purposes on the earth. Verses 2-4 show that human life has priority over animal life.But, Zaroff believes that human lives are equal to animal lives and thinks that we are the lowliest of the low.

Still considering the biblical text and the topics you just listed, write out a well-written, carefully-thought-out theme. Your ability to have a well-crafted, well-thought-out sentence, with proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling, as well as your understanding of the essence of the text through theme, will all count towards your score.

God has shown us so much love and in return, we must have faith in Him and show Him love.

Identify the topic of the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." Select all that apply.

God's justice the problem of sin the life of the sinner God's power Salvation

The final two stanzas are a reflection of the Puritan beliefs in the total depravity of man and man's desperate and complete need for a Savior. This is reflected in the poem when [blank1] cuts the chord of the web and saves "Adam's race" from the evil captivity of the Spider.

Grace

Imagine that you have just written a wonderfully informative essay about the lakes of Minnesota. You have used the following sources in your essay. Which one will have the first entry in your Works Cited page? Sources you used: The Land of Lakes - a nonfiction book by James Timmons The Fishing Shack - a short story by Alice Lincoln Great Lakes of America - a nonfiction book by Christopher Banks The Traveller's Guide the Midwest - a book by Jesse Knotts

Great Lakes of America

Whitman's "I Hear America Singing" expresses the idea that work is viewed how by America? Select all that apply.

Hard work is valued. Hard work is a source of pride. Each person's job is equally important.

Once in the New World, Edward Taylor attended which college?

Harvard

In "How if Feels to be Colored Me," Zora is clearly deeply moved and affected by the music within the New World Cabaret. However, with her genius for writing, she presents the reaction of her white companion. How did this person respond to the same music that so touched Nora? Select all that apply.

He drums his fingers on the table. He says "good music they have here."

The very first line of "The Law of Life" says that Koskoosh listened "greedily." Because the act of listening is given the ability to be "greedy," this is an example of personification. But what does this phrase mean? What does it explain about HOW he was listening? Select all that apply.

He had very personal reasons for listening to what was happening around him. He was listening intently. He was trying to capture every noise.

Which of the following lines are examples of sensory language? Select all that apply.

He heard the crowing of the cock, And felt the breath of the morning breeze He heard the bleating of the flock, And felt the damp of the river fog, And the barking of the farmer's dog,

What happens to General Zaroff in the end of the story as an ironic twist of fate? Select all that apply.

He is hunted down in his place of greatest security, his home. He lets Rainsford go free. He is killed by Rainsford. Zaroff himself is sent to the dogs.

At the end of the story, we see a distinct change in Rainsford, especially as he says: "I am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "Get ready, General Zaroff." In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain the change that has taken place in him. Make sure to use complete sentences and proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.

He seems to have taken a course change, becoming rough and suspecting of everything. He knows something is about to happen and he's trying to prepare for it.

Which of the following facts are true concerning the young life of Frederick Douglass? Select all that apply.

He was sent to work at the shipyard when he was just 8. He didn't know his father, except that he was white. He only met his mother a handful of times. His mother died when he was very young. He was taught to read by a compassionate carpenter's wife.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, (born Feb. 27, 1807, Portland (Links to an external site.), Mass. [now in Maine], U.S.—died March 24, 1882, Cambridge, Mass.), the most popular American poet in the 19th century. Longfellow attended private schools and the Portland Academy. He graduated from Bowdoin College (Links to an external site.) in 1825. At college he was attracted especially to Sir Walter Scott's romances and Washington Irving's Sketch Book, and his verses appeared in national magazines. He was so fluent in translating that on graduation he was offered a professorship in modern languages provided that he would first study in Europe. The best TOPIC of this excerpt would be the following:

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Abigail Adams was considered to be a very strong woman and independent thinker who was very involved in life and kept herself quite busy. Based on the lesson, what were some areas of life that she helped to manage? Select all that apply.

Her five children Family finances The family farm

One theory of Naturalism literature, especially that of Frank Norris, was that people are powerless to the effects of the world around them; they are merely at the mercy of the forces around them. Based on the first excerpt of The Octopus, what can we infer-or make educated guess-about the forces that control Presley? What appear to be the forces that control his daily life? Select all that apply.

His Crop The Weather The Seasons/Time The Economy

After his escape, the newly named Frederick Douglass honed his reading and speaking skills and became a leader in the abolitionist movement. His first public recognition, which was a speech, propelled him to fame. His speech was about what?

His life as a slave

Uncle Tom's Cabin, in full Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly, a novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, published in serialized form in 1851-52 and in book form in 1852. Dramatizing the plight of slaves, the novel had so great an impact that it is sometimes cited as one of the causes of the American Civil War (Links to an external site.). The TOPIC for this article is clearly Uncle Tom's Cabin. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, determine what you believe to be the main idea of this article, and explain your selection. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

I believe the main idea of this article is American Civil War, because it mentions that Uncle Tom's Cabin is about slavery and what happened. It also states that this book was cited as one of many causes of the American Civil War, which is leading to discussion about it.

The short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell is full of Modern themes and topics. In a well-written, well-developed paragraph of at least 5 sentences, explain the following: 1. Some topics of this story 2. At least one theme (Remember this must be written in complete sentences and offer a clear idea about a topic.) 3. How this reflects Modern literature Use complete, well-written sentences and proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

I think some topics of this story are survival, humanity, and overbearing. One theme could be "Always do what you believe in or is right to you," because it seemed like Rainsford has a hard time with this. This reflects Modern literature because you have to think about everything it says, because nothing exactly pops out at you. This story requires in-depth thinking and intelligence. One cannot simply just read through it once and understand it. I had to read through it several times before I got the gist of it.

In the space provided, write ONE compound sentence.

I think you'd enjoy the party, but I don't mind if you stay home.

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, answer the following. Personal writings, such as diaries, are of great value in understanding this time period. Specific themes, focuses, and challenges appear consistently in these writings. If you were to read the diary of a Puritan settler, what would you expect it to reveal about his or her daily life? Name and describe at least 2 aspects of Puritan life that you would expect to find in this type of personal writing. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

If I were to read the diary of a Puritan settler, I assume I would be reading about religious affairs and arguments going on in the church. Difference in opinions on beliefs and such were a problem back then, according to my history lessons. Maybe a Puritan would have written what their day was like in their diary and we could see what a day in the life of a Puritan was like.

Read the following lines from "Prelude" by T.S. Eliot: The winter evening settles down With smell of steaks in passageways. Six o'clock. The burnt-out ends of smoky days. And now a gusty shower wraps The grimy scraps Of withered leaves about your feet And newspapers from vacant lots; Identify the literary elements that are present within these lines: Select all that apply.

Imagery Internal Rhyme End Rhyme Sensory Language Personification

How old was Anne Bradstreet when she moved to the New World?

18

Most people believe that Edwards's true Christian conversion took place around the age of ______. This conversion would prompt him to lead the charge against the changes of worldliness that were affecting New England.

21

The Red Badge of Courage was written 30 years after the Civil War.

30 years after

The poem by Frost "The Road Not Taken" consists of ____ stanzas.

4

Choose the answer that best completes the statement. Despite his personal struggles, Jack London was a prolific writer and wrote nearly ________ novels that shared his ideas of Naturalism.

50

The Harlem Renaissance was a literary movement in which there was a large emergence in music, literature, and art from what group?

African Americans

Fill in the blanks below: The expresses the main idea of the entire essay, while the expresses the main idea of one entire paragraph.

Answer 1: thesis statement Answer 2: topic sentence

The will be what the paragraph is about. The will be what you want to share, or explain, about that particular subject.

Answer 1: topic Answer 2: controlling idea

Read the text of the Mayflower Compact. The document does all of the following except which?

Arranges for defense from aggressors

Prior to his release to Baltimore, why does young Frederick Douglass wash in the river? Select all that apply.

He was getting a new pair of trousers. The people of Baltimore would laugh at him if he were dirty. Mrs. Lucretia told him to.

Once General Zaroff discovered Rainsford hiding up in the tree, Rainsford realized the real terror of why Zaroff spared him. What was it?

He was merely saving Rainsford for another day of hunting.

Look over the following lines: And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood What do these indicate about the speaker?

He was truly struggling with the decision.

Why did Porter begin using the pseudonym "O. Henry"?

He was writing from prison.

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain what propaganda is, and why John Smith's writings could be considered propaganda. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Propaganda is an exaggerated way of influencing large numbers of people. John Smith's writings were considered propaganda because it seems to exaggerate the beauty and how amazing it is to be on your own, separated from England and how more people should come to America. Smith is telling of all these wonderful things, but doesn't seem to go into detail about the hardships of it all. It also seems kind of biased, considering he is at the top of the totem pole, a leader. I believe this entry would be much different if it came from a commoner.

Three of Benjamin Franklin's most significant literary contributions include which of the following? Select all that apply.

Public Library System The Declaration of Independence Poor Richard's Almanac

According to the MLA guide, most Works Cited entries follow a general pattern. Most of the variety in formatting comes from variations in WHICH component of the entry?

Publication information

In the following lines, Bradstreet changes the overall tone of the poem and quickly shifts the focus more to eternal thoughts. Then straight I 'gin my heart to chide, And did thy wealth on earth abide? Didst fix thy hope on mould'ring dust? The arm of flesh didst make thy trust? Based on the context of the poem, she is "chiding" herself for what?

Mourning the loss of material possessions

John Smith sent articles back to England to convince potential new settlers of the benefits of coming to America. This type of writing is known as _______________.

Propaganda

Based on the first stanza of the poem, "Paul Revere's Ride," you can determine that this poem was written _____________ the Revolutionary War.

after

Look at the following lines from "The Road Not Taken." Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Which literary element is present in these two lines?

alliteration

The real meaning of a poem, or the underlying message the author is trying to convey to the reader, is called the ________.

theme

Announcing in an essay is not necessary if the author has a well written thesis statement or topic sentence.

thesis topic

In a nonfiction essay, the main idea for the entire essay is found within the thesis statement .

thesis statement

The pamphlets that comprised "The American Crisis" were integral to the success of the war as they rallied both the soldiers and the colonists towards the fight for independence

true

The use of SPW is another tool, along with the visualization of the bulls-eye and hand, to help you fully grasp the main idea and, ultimately, read for deeper understanding.

true

Theme must be stated in a complete sentence because it is a complete thought or idea.

true

Frank Norris' The Octopus focuses on the production of what crop in the West?

wheat

In "Gift of the Magi," what happened to Jim's salary?

It had decreased significantly.

Which of the following are all functions of the topic sentence? Select all that apply.

It includes the topic of the paragraph. It helps to identify the main purpose of the paragraph. It provides the main idea for the paragraph. It tells what the rest of the paragraph will be about.

Look at the quote below from General Zaroff: "Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong. The weak of the world were put here to give the strong pleasure. I am strong...." In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, how is this representative of Modern literature? Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

It is representative of Modern literature because it requires you to think deeply and wonder about the meaning behind this. It's difficult to pin an exact meaning to this excerpt and that is part of what makes it so interesting.

Smith's writings about the New World were important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which?

It provided a thorough guide to successful farming in the New World.

The name "Mark Twain" originated from which of the following?

It was a term used on riverboats.

Zora's move to Eatonville, Florida was significant in her life. In fact, she describes Eatonville as the place she could truly be herself. Why is this?

It was an all African-American town.

Who were key figures in the movement of Naturalism? Select all that apply.

Jack London Stephen Crane Frank Norris

Which of these settlers came to the New World with primarily political and economic motives, not religious motives?

John Smith

Read Matthew 5:14. The main thought in this verse inspired a famous speech by which man?

John Winthrop

Within the letters between John and Abigail Adams we find that John has asked Abigail about political events and political ideas. This shows the reader what? Select the two best answers.

John valued the thoughts and opinions of Abigail. Abigail was an independent thinker.

Whose death is said to have ended the Age of Faith?

Jonathan Edwards

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. After traveling for fourteen hours in what was supposed to be a twelve hour trip, Kathleen and Mitch decided to stop for the night because of the hungry and tired children..

Kathleen; Mitch

The Harlem Renaissance brought the rise of jazz and literature from minorities and was led by whom?

Langston Hughes

Upon moving to Harlem, Zora befriended some of the other up-and-coming authors of the Harlem Renaissance. These included whom? Select all that apply.

Langston Hughes Counte Cullen W. E. B. Dubois

The thesis statement is located in the introduction paragraph, and is the Last sentence of that intro paragraph.

Last

Though she was not formally educated, Abigail Adams became interested in which educational and intellectual areas?

Law Philosophy Theology Politics

The reader can find theme by looking at all of the following: Select all that apply.

Lessons Learned Characters Conversations Plot

Read the text below, and then determine what the single best WORD the reader would highlight be to capture the topic: The lives of many Rwandan children will change forever as 37 pre-school-age students attended school for the first time this month in a building funded by Liberty University's Restore Rwanda campaign. Liberty students contributed most of the $24,000 raised between February and April 2012, which was used to construct the building, furnish it, provide school supplies and uniforms for the children, and pay one-year salaries for a teacher, teacher's aid, and a representative of the village who will walk the children to school each day.

Liberty

This question has two parts. Make sure to complete BOTH parts. 1. Consider some of the topics of this poem... democracy, work ethic, equality, national pride, the strength of America, the strength of the individual....and there are several more. You must choose a TOPIC for this poem that you connected with or recognized within the text. Remember, literature can have more than one topic, and you may think of one that is not listed here, and that is perfectly acceptable. 2. Then identify the THEME that is present about that chosen topic. In 3-5 sentences and in your own words, answer both parts. Make sure that you answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

National pride is definitely a topic of this poem, because it's all about their open mouth singing and working for this country. The theme could be "Be proud of what you've worked for, you've earned it" because these people are working for their country, themselves, etc. They've earned the right to be proud of their country and they're expressing their joy and pride.

Frank Norris is considered one of the most influential Naturalist writers from the Realism era

Naturalist

If you were to use Morning & Evening by Charles H. Spurgeon in your Works Cited section, how would you write the entry? Select the order in which you would place the components of information.

New Kensington, PA: Whitaker House, 1997. 3rd Morning & Evening. 2nd Print. 4th Spurgeon, C.H. 1st

In what city do Jim and Della live? (Hint: Keep in mind where O. Henry was living and the reference in the story to "Coney Island").

New York

Determine which mark of punctuation is correct for the underlined space in the following sentence. I wish I could travel to Holland and visit the village in which my father was born.

No mark needed; it's not a compound sentence.

Determine which mark of punctuation is correct for the underlined space in the following sentence. The woman was accused of adultery but no one cast any stones at her.

No mark needed; it's not a compound sentence.

What do you feel is the overall theme of this particular chapter? Remember, theme is the underlying message, or what the author is REALLY trying to say. Your response should be a complete thought, written in one complete sentence with proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

No matter how awful life may be or if you think you're at your lowest point, it'll get better and you'll be on a rollercoaster that only goes up.

The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Although I have never been fond of flying, it remains to be one of the most efficient methods for traveling.

Occasion/Position Method

The Age of Romanticism emerged as a response to the Age of ______________.

Reason

Hamlin Garland's writings are an excellent example of which literary trends?

Reason Realism

What brazen act by Zora allowed her to finish high school at the age of 26?

She lied about her age by 10 years.

What is the name of the island the men fear and where Rainsford is eventually stranded?

Ship-Trap Island

Which of the following are ways to improve sentence variety? Select all that apply.

Start a sentence with "Because" and have a dependent clause at the start of the sentence Vary Sentence Length Use appositives, which are used to add extra detail

All of these events were contemporary influences in Romanticism EXCEPT for which of these?

The War of 1812

Characters of Naturalist literature are primarily of what economic status?

lower

Identify the primary alliterative sound. The mysterious man mumbled to the hidden stranger.

m

According to the poem, why did the spider NOT attack the wasp once it was caught in the spider's web?

The wasp could sting the spider.

The choice of the word "glazed" to describe the wheelbarrow after the rain really helps to further the image for the reader. The word "glazed" suggests what? Select all that apply.

The wheelbarrow now appears shiny. It suggests a sense of newness. It suggests a sense of freshness

Zora Neale Hurston is mostly known for what highly regarded novel, one of the key pieces in the literary canon of the Harlem Renaissance?

Their Eyes Were Watching God

After nearly 10 weeks at sea, what man served as a main figure in the development of this compact and leadership of the new colony?

William Bradford

One of the quotes from the biographical video on Douglass claims that he "sought to live in a world where ______ and __________ did not matter."

race and color

Frederick Douglass served in which capacities? Select all that apply.

Civil War recruiter Women's Rights leader Lecturer US Marshal Author

The poem "The Red Wheelbarrow" is written in what form?

Free Verse

Huck Finn's adventure takes place as he heads down what river?

Mississippi

This phrase in "Common Sense" serves to evoke what feeling in the reader? "the Continent has accepted the challenge" Select all that apply.

One of action One of pride One of patriotism

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain the theme presented within these lines from the poem: I blest His name that gave and took, That laid my goods now in the dust. Yea, so it was, and so 'twas just. It was his own, it was not mine, Remember that you should state the theme as 1 complete thought/sentence. Your explanation of the theme will be additional sentences. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

One theme of these verses is spiritual values are more important than material possessions. This is a theme because the poem states "It was his own, it was not mine" which tells us that these items were not of any use or value here on earth and when we leave the earth and go to Heaven, none of it will matter.

"___________________" was also a famous essay in which Ralph Waldo Emerson included a number of his person journal entries and passionately expressed the idea that man should rely on himself and not on society.

Self Reliance

Based on the lesson, which of the following would be considered nonfictional texts? Select all that apply.

Self-help books Research papers Newspaper editorials Biographies Literary critiques

Read the following topic sentence, and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. The study of American literature allows for an immersion in literary greatness. the literary greatness of American literature - American literature -

Answer 1: Controlling Idea Answer 2: Topic

Create an original sentence with alliteration in which the joy of a holiday is described.

Christmas cheer comes and goes, but collectively, Christmas cheer can be in our hearts forever.

Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. In case I miss you

Clause

Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. when Elizabeth attended orientation

Clause

Evaluate the statements below and determine which one best captures the overall theme of "I, Too, Sing America."

Despite the color of their skin, blacks in society are an important part of America.

Like The Call of the Wild, many of Jack London's Naturalist works of literature focus on which topics and themes? Select all that apply.

Darwinism Evolution Survival of the fittest

In order to get his poetry collections published, Frost moved his family to ____________.

Europe

Phrases are identical to clauses except for their length--clauses must be much longer.

False

Poets during the era of Modernism wrote poetry with elevated language and high levels of comprehension.

False

The conclusion paragraph should restate the thesis statement at the end of the paragraph.

False

Private Smith had spent three years fighting a war. Now that he was home, his biggest battles will be with his ____________. (Described in the latter parts of section 2)

Family issues

In the space provided, write ONE complex sentence.

Wherever you go, you can always find beauty.

Twain's childhood home is in this Missouri town.

Hannibal

The use of the word "tomorrow" in the second stanza indicates that change is _____________.

is close to happening

"God's love is a perfect love." This can be a good example of theme because ...

it is a complete sentence, and it represents a life-truth.

Select the genres that were written to be received by the common citizen. Select all that apply.

political writings semrons

Leading authors from the Harlem Renaissance included which of the following? Select all that apply.

Langston Hughes Anne Spencer Zora Neal Hurston

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain the "Check 5" Method for writing. Remember to write in complete sentences using proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.

The Check Five Method is once you have finished a paper or an essay, you go through what you have written and find five words that you could replace and add in bigger, better words.

Naturalism has his basic foundations in the theories of ________________.

evolution

Based on the imagery in the first stanza of the "yellow wood," we can can infer that it is what time of year when the speaker reaches the two paths?

fall

While many occupations and sources are mentioned in A Description of New England, this particular excerpt suggests that a major portion of the resources and food supply for the settlers came from ___.

fishing

Identify the following complete thesis statement as STRONG or WEAK: Although being a teenager has its challenges, it is a prime time in life to grow into who God wants you to be personally, spiritually, and academically.

strong

You can expect to encounter all of the following within this module on poetry except ___.

studies of fictional elements

A __________________ is when two unlike items are directly compared without using "like" or "as."

metaphor

Look at the following line from The Octopus: At long intervals the great earth sighed dreamily in its sleep. This is an example of what literary element?

personification

A variety of nonfiction essays and writings became common and were useful as forms of __________.

propaganda

Paine's pamphlets were a powerful form of _____________________ that stirred the people of the United States to support the Revolutionary War.

propgaganda

Identify the helping verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be helping verbs which, of course would mean that those sentences do not have a nearby verb being helped. Also beware of action verbs which also appear independently in the sentence. Young man, when I call you, you will come immediately and not waste any time doing so.

will

Identify the underlined word in the following sentences as a preposition or an adverb. Jackie applied for the honors course, but her standardized test scores were below the requirement set by the department chair.

preposition

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. During the 1920s, the prosperity of the American economy seemed unlimited for most, at least until the Stock Market crash.

prosperity

As a leader, Douglass was committed to _______________ reform.

social

This can be any emotion or attitude that the author takes towards his/her topic.

tone

___________________ is not stated outright but is implied by the author's use of words, descriptions, and sentence structure. It can convey any range of emotion such as being happy, annoyed, playful, angry, serious, sarcastic, serious, or informal.

tone

If someone were to read a fictional text and determine that the story is about "humility," he/she would be naming the _________.

topic

Note that the title of this poem is NOT "The Road Less Traveled." Rather, it is "The Road Not Taken." Why would Frost put the attention on the road that was NOT taken? Answer in complete sentences and use proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. Support and fully explain your answer.

Because he wants us to wonder about the road that he did not take, and think about how it could lead him to live a different life. Had he taken this other road, perhaps he would be living a different life.

True or False: The machinery of the Industrial Revolution inspired an appreciation for complexity that shows up in Romanticism.

False

Which book served to bring Jack London his initial fame as a Naturalism author during the Realism era?

The Call of the Wild

You have just used the following quote in your essay: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ in God forgave you." This comes from the English Standard Version of the Bible, the book of Ephesians, chapter four, verse thirty-two. According to the MLA guidelines, choose the correct example of a parenthetical citation.

(English Standard Version, Ephesians 4:32)

Which genre was not a primary form of literature published in the era of Romanticism?

Almanacs

In direct opposition to the detached speech by Henry's mother is the following description: Her brown face, upraised, was stained with tears, and her spare form was quivering. He bowed his head and went on, feeling suddenly ashamed of his purposes. This makes it clear that Henry's mother was actually very _________________ over his decision to enlist.

Broken

Which of the following is an example of personification?

By the trembling ladder

Written under the pseudonym of Richard Saunders, ___________ provided readers with yearly information but also a good variety of quotes, advice, humor, and witty sayings.

Poor Richard's Almanac

At LUOA, teachers and staff have no way to check for plagiarism.

false

Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. Out of the house and to the neighbor's house to call 9-1-1.

Dependent

Per the lesson, three of the key authors of the Modern era are ___.

Ernest Hemingway F. Scott Fitzgerald William Faulkner

In the following lines, Bradstreet is referring to what house? Raise up thy thoughts above the sky That dunghill mists away may fly. Thou hast a house on high erect Frameed by that mighty Architect, With glory richly furnished, Stands permanent though this be fled.

Her eternal house in heaven

The following words are all words that could be used in WHAT writing method? as a result in fact meanwhile otherwise consequently instead therefore still next furthermore

However Method

What is the irony found in the following statement by General Zaroff? "I have electricity. We try to be civilized here." Choose the best answer.

Hunting humans is as far from civilized as one can get.

Before passing away in 1729, Taylor's life encompassed which key roles? Select all that apply.

Husband Pastor Father Writer

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, ask the following questions. Looking back over the information about the Mayflower Compact, what was unique about the way the settlers formed this document? How did this relate to the way they believed in operating their churches? Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

It is unique because it seems as soon as they got out of England, they separated the church from the government. They didn't want their church to be ran by government, thus holding their beliefs and telling them what is true and what is not. The Mayflower compact gave settlers the right to practice what beliefs they wanted in the church, not the government's.

In the final stanza of the poem, the speaker states that he will be telling this story with a "sigh." In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, what does this sigh indicate? Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

It seems as if he wished he could travel both roads to see where they would lead. He regrets not being to take both, or he regrets going down the road he did.

The wild and whirling wind whistled between the trees. The hurricane arrived. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain the impact, or significance, of the alliteration in this line. What does the alliteration help to create? Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

It seems as if the alliteration ties it all together and brings it to life. It's as if you can feel yourself whirling around as well.

Phrases, or words, such as... a couple various many several are examples of words used in WHAT topic sentence method?

Number Method

The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? At church, I have several close friends.

Number Method

The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? I have fun at the rodeo for many reasons.

Number Method

Identify the topic sentence in the following paragraph from the online site for the Hoover Library (http://www.hooverlibrary.org/faq/fiction_vs_nonfiction (Links to an external site.)) "Nonfiction" refers to literature based in fact. It is the broadest category of literature. The Nonfiction Department has books and videos in many categories including biography, business, cooking, health and fitness, pets, crafts, home decorating, languages, travel, home improvement, religion, art and music, history, self-help, true crime, science, and humor. We also have a section of popular and award-winning documentary DVDs.

Sentence 1

Which genre would have the greatest and most immediate impact on the personal discipline and commitment of the colonists?

Sermons

Johnathon Edwards Anne Bradstreet Roger Williams

Sermons Poetry Political Writings

Porter experienced and viewed daily life in numerous places through his travels and different places he lived. Select all of the places where Porter lived that are mentioned in the lesson:

Texas New York Honduras Ohio North Carolina

Based on the opening conversation between Whitney and Rainsford, it becomes evident that Whitney is a civilized, caring individual. This is expressed through what?

The concern he shows for the scared crew

Edwards organized his sermon into three distinct sections. Put them in the correct order here:

The explanation of the biblical text - First The commentary on the text - Second The application of the text - Third

Consider the following lines: And the meeting-house windows, black and bare, Gaze at him with a spectral glare, As if they already stood aghast At the bloody work they would look upon. These lines foreshadow, or hint at, what? Choose the best answer.

The impending battle between the British and the townspeople

Which of the following is considered the turning point in America's history that caused the emergence of Modernism?

World War 1

The U.S. involvement in this war catapulted the nation into a modern war and, with it, a modern era.

World War I

Edwards was known as a someone with a strong mind, and he attended which university?

Yale

If you were a citizen living during this time and you got a copy of this pamphlet and read "Common Sense," would you be persuaded by Paine's writings? Yes or no? _________________.

Yes

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain the concept of documentation and why it is important. Your response should be in complete sentences, with proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Your Answer: Documentation is important because if you copy someone else's work or paraphrase what they said without giving credit, it could lead to being kicked our of school, fired from work or even being slapped in the face with a lawsuit.

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. Gordon cooked a complete meal for me, an appetizer goat cheese salad, rustic lasagna with a side of broccoli, and a tiramisu for dessert.

complete sentence

Activating our prior knowledge about a text or subject allows us to come prepared with some level of understanding or knowledge before even engaging in a text.

True

Art and writing flourished, and Harlem became more than just the most famous African-American neighborhood; it became the center of the cultural revolution that would be named for it.

True

As a Naturalist and a Realist, Stephen Crane sees external settings as a person's downfall, rather than sin and one's personal detachment from a life-giving, life-changing God.

True

Based on the poem, it is clear that Whitman believes that each individual and the gifts he/she has to offer are important and vital to the make-up of America.

True

Early on, Frost struggled to find a publisher for his poetry.

True

Essentially, the main idea is what the entire paragraph, essay, speech, poem, article, etc. is about.

True

Jack London is NOT considered by everyone to be one of the most important authors in the Naturalist era, but his large publication of Realist literature and very popular personal life made him an important influence on Naturalism.

True

Jonathan Edwards was born into a family line of prominent ministers and spiritual leaders.

True

Robert Frost provides the reader with a beautifully-written, easy-to-read piece of literature worthy of thoughtful evaluation and interpretation.

True

The Red Badge of Courage is credited with being one of the best fictional novels on the Civil War

True

The body paragraphs should support the overall thesis of the paper.

True

The emergence of psychology and the works of Sigmund Freud played a significant role in the Modern era.

True

Themes of evolution are also very prevalent in Frank Norris's literature

True

While in New Hampshire, Robert faced several personal difficulties, which also influenced his writings. What were some of these difficulties? Select all that apply.

Two children passed away. He had financial difficulties. Frost was not a good farmer.

Identify the objects of any prepositions in the following sentences. Some sentences may not have any prepositions and, therefore, no objects of the prepositions either. The meteorologist predicted a major front moving in from the west for this afternoon, bringing severe thunderstorms.. Select all that apply.

afternoon west

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. The causes of student failure in high school are varied and not easily identified.

causes

The author may express theme by trying to make the reader feel a certain way. By sharing the feelings of certain characters , the reader can also share those feelings.

characters

A change in seasons is often used as an example of ___.

symbolism

In the text of the Mayflower Compact, the pilgrims use many titles for the King. One of these titles is particularly ironic, because of their desire for religious freedom from the King's oppression. Fill in the blanks to complete this ironic title: Defender of the Faith .

Answer 1: Defender Answer 2: Faith

1. Uses the exact words of the source 2. Indicated with quotation marks 3. Requires parenthetical citation 4. Uses information from a source but not in the exact words

Answer 1: Direct Quote Answer 2: Direct Quote Answer 3: Both Answer 4: Paraphrase

During the Age of Faith, the primary groups of people writing in America were

Answer 1: Pilgrims Answer 2: Puritans

Frederick left his plantation home with several regrets.

False

Naturalism takes a spiritual approach to life.

False

Phrases are a group of words that contain both a subject and a verb.

False

As a youth, Benjamin Franklin was educated through years of private education.

False

The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Children will adore the newest Pixar movie.

Get Their Attention Method

The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Freshman enrollment at Liberty University soared over the past two years.

Get Their Attention Method

In the space provided, write ONE compound-complex sentence.

I forgot my friend's birthday, so I sent her a card when I remembered.

Which of the following affected the Harlem Renaissance? Select all that apply.

Jim Crow Laws The Jazz Age

Throughout its history, America has been a place where people come to find liberty and freedom. Which of the following men did NOT come to America to pursue freedom?

John Smith

Next, the FLY is caught in the web by his leg, and what does the spider do?

Kills it

The theme of this story would be which of the following?

Love is greater than material possessions.

The _________________ poem has a musical quality to it with steady rhymes and rhythms.

Lyrical

Complete the following line with your own alliterative phrases. Marching men __________________________________.

Marching men munch on many mangos.

In the poem "A Nation's Strength," Ralph Emerson is making a very strong point against collective society. What does he says makes a nation strong?

Men

One of Emerson's most famous essays was "_______________," which is credited for pushing the transcendentalist movement into the mainstream culture in 1836.

Nature

The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Even though small children don't always like the cumbersome nature of arm floats, all beginning swimmers should wear them.

Occasion/Position Method

Because Jonathan Edwards was educated by his father, who was also a minister, what beliefs helped shape his thinking?

Puritan

In "I, Too, Sing America," Langston Hughes uses what powerful image to make his point about the progression he hopes to see in America?

Sitting at the table to eat

Correctly identify all of the coordinating conjunctions. Select all that apply.

So For Yet And Nor But Or

Which best describes the overall TONE of this poem by Edward Taylor? Select all that apply.

Solemn Intense Serious Deliberate

Identify the linking verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be action verbs which, of course would mean those sentences were without linking verbs. Don't forget to ask yourself if the subject is doing the action. Identify the underlined word as an action verb or linking verb. My kitten GREW quickly into a cat; I miss that tiny ball of fur.

action

Identify the capitalized word in the following sentences as a preposition or an adverb. Carrie asked me to help take her kayak OUT

adverb

In this poem, Hughes argues that he is just as American as any other, despite his _________.

color

Characteristics of Langston Hughes's writings include which of these? Select all that apply.

colorful descriptions jazz rhythms realistic dialect

When writing And/But/Or topic sentences, it is vital to remember proper punctuation. Remember that a ______ must always go BEFORE the conjunction.

comma

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. The new paint job in the living room completely transformed the whole feeling it was much more warm and inviting, not stark white, like an institution's walls.

comma-splice

Determine if the following group of words is a fragment, run-on, comma-splice, or a complete sentence. The plate looked delicious, but the steak was quite bland and definitely needed more seasoning or, at least, more salt!

complete sentence

An Occasion/Position statement is usually a complex sentence.

complex

Determine if the following sentence is complex or compound-complex. After basic training at the US Marine Corps' Camp LeJeune in North Carolina, Joshua was deployed on a ship in the Indian Ocean where he patrolled the waters for modern day pirates off the coast of Africa.

complex

Determine if the following sentence is complex or compound-complex. Since I left my home state of New Jersey at the age of 13, I have lived in a number of different states including New York, New Hampshire, Michigan, Kentucky, Florida, Virginia, and Alaska!

complex

Determine if the following sentence is complex or compound-complex. When I was a little boy, my father took me fishing out in the ocean for flounder.

complex

Identify the following sentence as simple or compound. Her attitude seemed rather dark, so I became worried.

compound

Identify the following sentence as simple or compound. The pool looks so refreshing, but it's a little too cold outside for me to swim.

compound

2 or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction AND a comma OR a semicolon with no conjunction, PLUS one (or more) dependent clauses

compound complex sentence

What words describe the overall tone of "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost? Select all that apply.

contemplative thoughtful wistful

Because the Internet is constantly changing, Works Cited entries for online sources should always end with ____________.

date viewed

All of these next sentences have helping verbs. Identify the complete verb phrase which contains the helping verb: the helping verb or verbs PLUS any verbs being helped. Winter arrived early this year, and the bears have gone to their dens.

have gone

Choose the word to best complete the statement below. As seen in "The Red Wheelbarrow," Williams's poems reflect the idea that even ordinary things can be ________________.

important

Within the reading selection from Franklin's autobiography, he is writing about his pursuit of achieving ____________________ perfection.

moral

There are few ___________ involved in the character developments of Naturalist literature.

morals

Based on his own descriptions, it is clear the young soldier had dreams of grandeur in war and, despite the protests of his ___________, he still signed up to enlist in the army.

mother

Personification is giving non-human objects human qualities or characteristics.

non-human human

Which of the following are acceptable academic websites for research?

none are acceptable

Nonfiction includes verifiable facts, data, research, personal opinions, persuasive arguments, and critiques.

nonfiction

Identify the prepositions in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky compound prepositions and those sentences with no prepositions. Identify every preposition. The oceanfront resort provided jet skis and snorkeling equipment and was located right on the beautiful Caribbean Ocean.

on

In her essay "How if Feels to Be Colored Me," Zora Hurston describes her favorite place to sit and watch people, even the white people as they would pass through the town. What is this place she describes?

on the gatepost

Theme can be stated with ___.

one complete sentence

The __________ thesis statement is best used if the essay will have several body paragraphs, typically more than 3, that will support the thesis statement. This will help avoid having a lengthy list within the thesis itself.

open

The _____________ thesis leaves the body of the essay (the supporting details that will follow the thesis) flexible for many different ideas, reasons, arguments, and evidences; these unfold as the reader moves through the text.

open

The following thesis is what type of thesis statement? Essay writing is a process that can be learned, but it takes time, patience, and hard work.

open

The following thesis is what type of thesis statement? One person worthy of admiration is Thomas Jefferson, who was one of the greatest leaders in the early development of our nation.

open

If a closed thesis statement is used, the supporting body paragraphs should go in the specific order mentioned within the thesis. In this way, the closed thesis acts as a small ____________ for the essay.

outline

In the second paragraph of Paine's "Common Sense," he sets the tone for this particular work. With the shift in conversation to the necessity of "Arms as the last resource decide the contest," the TONE can be considered very _________________.

serious

Authors of Naturalist literature took the time to offer extreme details about the _________________ of the story, more so than typical authors of Realism.

setting

In Naturalist literature, there is a sense that the plot and the characters are shaped by the ____________.

setting

According to the Purdue Online Writing Lab, ___________ work well for incorporating a lot of information.

short sentences

In writing, sentence variety is important. In fact, sentence length can be used to make strategic points in your writing. For example, __________________ can be used to make a powerful, succinct point.

short sentences

Porter's writings were primarily in THIS genre, making them perfectly suited for publication in newspapers and magazines.

short stories

Identify the literary element used below: She smells like a rose.

simile

The phrase below is the best example of what literary element? A phantom ship, with each mast and spar Across the moon like a prison bar,

simile

As a modern poet, William Carlos Williams used ____________ language within his poetry.

simple

Consider the illustration of your hand. If the main idea corresponds to the palm, what do the fingers correspond to?

supporting details

The classic narrative The Life of Frederick Douglass was written by Douglass himself as a rebuttal to people who believed ___.

that he was a phony

In a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, the speaker is looking at his house, which is broken and falling apart. On a deeper level, this deteriorating home could be representative of what? Select all that apply.

the speaker's deteriorating mental state the speaker's deteriorating physical state

At the very end of "How if Feels to be Colored Me" by Hurston, she offers a final simile to express the final point of the essay. Identify the simile she uses to make this point.

the stuffing of bags

A compound sentence is two (or more) independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction and a comma OR a semicolon only.

true

Read the portion of Smith's A Description of New England at the bottom of the lesson. According to Smith, things were quite plentiful in the New World! How many days a week would someone need to work in order to earn "more then hee can spend, vnlesse he will be excessiue"?

three

The final line of the poem "Harlem" presents a violent contrast to the rest of the poem.

true

In "The Red Wheelbarrow," the key challenge to the reader is obviously what?

understanding the deeper meaning

In writing a paper, you paraphrased a passage from the online article "Emerson and Thoreau - Naturalists" by Mark Cleary and Steven Stanton. Create a parenthetical citation for this quote, according to the MLA guidelines. (Be sure to include the parentheses in your answer).

(Cleary and Stanton)

According to most literary critics, the Harlem Renaissance lasted from:

1918-1937

Put the following steps of the Sentence-Phrase-Word method in the correct order: 1. 2. 3. 4.

1. read the text 2. identify and highlight the single word the passage is about 3. determine and highlight the phrase that captures the overall idea of text 4. find the one, single sentence that captures the overall concept of the text, this is the main idea

Correctly fill in the blank. Modernism was an era from ________________ that forever changed the music, art, and literature in the United States.

1914-1945

In the previous lesson, we talked about end rhyme and rhyme scheme. What is the rhyme scheme presented in the first stanza? Listen my children and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere, On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five; Hardly a man is now alive Who remembers that famous day and year. Complete the rhyme scheme. A A B B ____

A

In "The Road Not Taken," Robert Frost follows a traditional rhyme scheme. Each line includes end rhyme, which helps to develop the overall pattern. Look at the lines below and determine the rhyme scheme: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;

A B A A B

Hughes uses multiple similes within the poem "Harlem," using the word "like" to compare a deferred dream to what other unpleasant images? Select all that apply.

A Heavy Load Rotten meat A sore A Raisin in the Sun

After graduating, Edward traveled a significant distance to Westfield, Massachusetts. Once there, Edward ___.

All of the answers

The ideology of self-government behind the Mayflower Compact would serve as a model for which two future American political documents?

Answer 1: Declaration of Independence Answer 2: US Constitution

In "Gift of the Magi," what did Della do to get more money? She _______ her ___________

Answer 1: sells Answer 2: hair

Based on the lesson, identify the three key fictional writers from the era of Modernism.

F. Scott Fitzgerald Robert Frost Ezra Pound

It's time to think back to the literature you just read for this lesson. Thinking of the poem, "Dreams" by Langston Hughes, what are two possible topics? Make sure to list TWO.

Faith and Hope

Now look back at the second literary text from Corinthians. Based on this biblical description, what are two possible topics? Make sure to list TWO.

Faith and Love

After discovering that John Smith had been appointed as one of the leaders of the new colony, all of the remaining voyagers were happy for him; he had charmed them all with his wit and winsome personality.

False

Fame and wealth brought happiness and a full life to Jack London.

False

While studying abroad in Paris, Frank got in trouble and was forced to come home after his father discovered what?

Frank was writing romance novels.

With no set rhyme scheme or meter, Langston Hughes's "I, Too, Sing America" is an example of what type, or style, of poetry?

Free Verse Poetry

One of the main themes of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn could be what?

Friendship overcomes barriers.

Anne Bradstreet's poetry often reflected her devout Puritan beliefs, and in her writings about suffering, she suggested that suffering was actually part of _________________________.

God's will for her life

Explain why Langston was able to see and experience so many diverse places in his young life.

He moved so much as a young man.

According to the LUOA Policy on Plagiarism, what are the possible consequences for plagiarism within a course? Select all that apply.

If plagiarism continues, students can get a failing grade for the course. Student must take a mandatory course on plagiarism after the first offense. After second offense, students will receive a zero. Assignment can be resubmitted for up to an 80% grade. Parents are notified.

Identify which literary element is being used in the line below: The fire crackled in the darkened night.

Onomatopoeia

The image of joining the whites at the table to eat is a symbolic representation of what?

Overcoming the racial divide

Once in Philadelphia, Thomas Paine got a job working as an editor for ________________, and it was this role and these writings that popularized Paine and propelled him to success and influence.

Pennsylvania Magazine

According to the to lesson, Edwards is considered by many to be the first ____________ of America.

Philosophical Theologian

Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. After school and practice

Phrase

In the poem "I, Too, Sing America," Langston Hughes is suggesting that ___. Select all that apply.

There are many faces, of many races, that make up America America is made of up more than just white males

The pressures of war, the conflict of war, the unrest of war, and the unpredictability of war are all weighing heavily on the young soldier, Henry. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, answer the following questions. What kind of controlling environment does this create? Most importantly, how does this reveal the Naturalist tendencies of Stephen Crane? Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

This created a stressful environment for many, including Henry. It showed how he stressed and went over several of his decisions and this reveals the Naturalist tendencies by focusing on a character and their circumstances.

In the lesson, you read the story of the Gabriel and Mary. Possible topics were identified as God's will, sacrifice, obedience, giving, or selflessness, although there could certainly be others. Using one of these topics as your foundation, determine what a possible theme of this story could be. Ask yourself, "What is God trying to say about this topic?" Or, "What can I learn about this particular topic from this story?" Or, "What is the truth He is trying to show us through this Biblical account?" 1. State the topic you chose to address. 2. State the theme related to that particular topic. Remember to write out your idea fully and to use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Topic - Sacrifice Theme - A major topic that should be addressed was God's sacrifice, because He knew from the beginning what was going to happen and how He was going to sacrifice his only son.

________ was a literary and philosophical movement of the 1820s and 30s as part of the larger Romantic Period.

Transcendentalism

__________ focused on the innate goodness of the individual and the power of nature.

Transcendentalism

After seeing the risk posed by the wasp to both the spider and the web, how does the spider act and respond to the wasp? Select all that apply.

Treats it gently Strokes its back

A thesis statement may provide a possible answer to a question, but it cannot be an actual question.

True

When citing an online source, you should only include the URL in rare circumstances. Why does the MLA format discourage including the URL?

URLs can frequently change.

As a whole, Stephen Crane's poetry was considered Unconventional for its time.

Unconventional

With this final simile in Hurston's "How if Feels to be Colored Me," Zora is firmly expressing the theme and overall idea of this essay. Based on this simile, what answer best captures the essence, or theme, of Hurston's essay?

Under the skin, all people are equal and created the same

Identify the underlined word in the following sentences as a preposition or an adverb. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. (Colossians 3:2)

adverb

Identify the underlined word in the following sentences as a preposition or an adverb. The pirates welcomed the captives aboard with great courtesy but then laughed as they ushered the prisoners into a tiny caged room below deck.

adverb

Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. The trophies on the shelf [belong/belongs] to Aggie for her gymnastics competitions.

belong

Which of the following were the primary themes that Longfellow focused on within his own poetry? Select all that apply.

concentrating on the past national pride

Identify the overall tone of "I, Too, Sing America" by Langston Hughes. Select all that apply.

empowerment resolve hope

A compound-complex sentence is two independent clauses joined by a comma only because they are not actually compound at all.

false

Throughout his childhood, Thomas Paine was a success in both school and the workplace.

false

After dropping out of college due to health reasons, Robert Frost moved his family to a ______________, which became the inspiration for many of his literary works.

farm

Identify the objects of any prepositions in the following sentences. Some sentences may not have any prepositions and, therefore, no objects of the prepositions, either. When I get gas, I will check the oil and the level of the windshield washing fluid.

fluid

Mules and Men was one of Zora's most influential and well-read publications, and it was a collection of what genre of literature?

folklore

At the end of the text, asking yourself "What did the character learn?" or "How did the character change, and why?" are ways of looking for theme through what aspect?

lessons learned

All of these next sentences have linking verbs. Identify the word that is being linked to the subject. The rescued dog wouldn't eat or drink and just lay there; he seemed lethargic, but no physical cause could be found.

lethargic

Identify the linking verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be action verbs which, of course would mean those sentences were without linking verbs. Don't forget to ask yourself if the subject is doing the action. Identify the underlined word as an action verb or linking verb. Cameron FELT queasy after eating nachos, popcorn, and candy at the movie theater.

linking

In the following thesis statement, identify the specific topic and then the attitude/angle for the topic. Essay writing is a process that can be learned, but it takes time, patience, and hard work.

specific topic attitude/angle for the topic

In writing, this phrase refers to the overall vocabulary of the written work. In fact, this needs to be not only appropriate for grade level, but also appropriate for the topic.

word choice

Look at the excerpt from "Dream Variation" by Langston Hughes and identify the onomatopoeia. To fling my arms wide In the face of the sun, Dance! Whirl! Whirl! Till the quick day is done.

whirl

Once the topic is understood, the main idea can be identified. In an essay about the biggest hurricanes of the 20th century, the topic would most likely be the following:

history

In 1776, Paine published his first political pamphlet titled " Common Sense ."

Common Sense

Started in 1731, the _____________________ was the very first library system in the United States.

Philadelphia Library

Complete the following statement: ________________ is considered the most basic area to proofread and edit for, and it should be done for every written work.

all of the choices are correct

Mark the box of every coordinating conjunction. Select all that apply.

but yet nor for or and

Which color best symbolizes health or wellness?

green

Based on the conversation that is presented in the second stanza, what is the purpose of the lanterns?

to warn the townspeople

A simple sentence is one independent clause.

true

Look at the line below and identify the word that is the onomatopoeia. His guitar strings twanged the sad melody.

twanged

All of the following characteristics describe the Age of Reason in the New World EXCEPT which?

Prominence of published sermons

In writing a paper, you paraphrased a passage from the online article "Modern Novels in the Movies" by Harold Seifert. Create a parenthetical citation for this quote, according to the MLA guidelines. (Be sure to include the parentheses in your answer).

(Seifert)

In writing a paper, imagine that you included a quote from page 17 of Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer. Create a parenthetical citation for this quote, according to the MLA guidelines. (Be sure to include the parentheses in your answer).

(Twain 17)

In writing a paper on the Mississippi river, you quoted a passage from page 8 of an article about Mark Twain, but the author is unknown. Create a parenthetical citation for this quote, according to the MLA guidelines. (Be sure to include the parentheses in your answer).

("Mark Twain" 8)

In writing a paper on Colonial New England, you paraphrased a passage from page 55 of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Create a parenthetical citation for this quote, according to the MLA guidelines. (Be sure to include the parentheses in your answer).

(Hawthorne 55)

In his sermon, Edwards uses an abundance of vivid images to get the attention of the congregation. List 3 images that captivated your attention as you read through the text.

"natural men are held in the hand of God over the pit of hell" Is definitely an image that captured my attention. Another image that caught my attention was this one "the devil is waiting for them, hell is gaping for them, the flames gather and flash about them, and would fain lay hold on them, and swallow them up". The last image that caught my attention was "There is the dreadful pit of the glowing flames of the wrath of God; there is hell's wide gaping mouth open; and you have nothing to stand upon, nor any thing to take hold of: there is nothing between you and hell but the air; 'tis only the power and meer pleasure of God that holds you up."

Emerson faced a tragic life event in 1831 that caused him to question his purpose and acted as a real turning point in Emerson's life. What was this event?

Death of his wife

Thomas Paine offers an image, a comparison, in the fourth paragraph of "Common Sense." He compares the present opportunity to act and establish the union, faith, and honour of the United States to what?

Planting seeds

Which of the following are characteristics of Thomas Paine's "Age of Reason"? Select all that apply.

Radically deist Too far-reaching and extreme, even for the era Cost Paine his reputation A harsh attack on Christianity

Based on the very first stanza (grouping of text in poetry), to whom is the author talking?

A spider

By saying the Spider is set to entangle "Adam's race," to whom is Taylor referring? And in particular, the Spider's poisonous venom is equal to what? Make the correct matches that correctly explain these comparisons.

Adam's Race - humans/race The spider's venom - people's sins

Using quotes in an essay can make a big impact on your writing. It offers which of the following benefits?

All of the above

According to A Description of New England, who is able to make a living catching fish in the New World?

All of the answers

Which of the following are examples of questions that you can ask yourself as part of the questioning strategy for active reading?

All of these are correct.

Of the genres studied in the lesson, all of them reveal the deeply religious underpinnings of early life in the colonies EXCEPT ___.

All of these genres show the religious underpinnings of this society.

Imagery in this poem is powerful as it creates a visual image of the workers in their personal environments. Which of these descriptions and images resonates with you? Why?

All of these images really resonate with me, but one of my favorites is "The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing," because it completes the picture as a happy family. It shows that everyone, not jus working men, are happy and proud to be in America.

In the poem "I, Too, Sing America," Langston Hughes is suggesting that ___. Select all that apply.

America is made of up more than just white males America is made of up more than just white males

Although it was written in the 1890s, the setting of The Return of a Private takes takes place at the end of which war?

American Civil War

The very detached farewell speech by the Henry's mother evokes a sense of what? Select all that apply.

Anger Hope

The thesis statement is made up of two parts. It consists of the specific topic and then any of the following regarding that specific topic: Select all that apply.

Angle Attitude Argument

Select the author that is NOT famous for writing in the genre of the other two.

Anne Bradstreet

Choose the words that best complete this statement. Frost's poetry has topics and themes relevant to the era, but his form and style were fashioned after the of the past.

Answer 1: Modern Answer 2: traditions

Fill in the blank. Unlike the views expressed in Naturalist literature, we as Christians know that God has a _______ and ________ for each person.

Answer 1: Plan Answer 2: Purpose

In an essay about the tragic personal life of Edgar Allan Poe, the topic would be Poe, and the main idea might be "Edgar Allan Poe led a very troubled life."

Answer 1: Topic Answer 2: main idea

Fill in the blanks below: In a compare/contrast essay, to compare is to look at the similarities of the texts, and to contrast is to look at the differences in the text.

Answer 1: compare Answer 2: contrast

Using the However Method for writing a topic sentence, it is imperative to remember to use proper punctuation. Place a semi-colon before the word however and a comma after the word however. A sentence would appear like this: The start of the new school year is always an exciting time in our home; however, it takes a good bit of planning and practicing to get back into the school year routines.

Answer 1: semi-colon Answer 2: comma

Let's look at the lyrical and rhythmic aspect of the poem once more with the final lines: For, borne on the night-wind of the Past, Through all our history, to the last, In the hour of darkness and peril and need, The people will waken and listen to hear The hurrying hoof-beats of that steed, And the midnight message of Paul Revere. Complete the Rhyme Scheme. A A B C ___ C

B

Which citation is correct for Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer? A. Mark Twain. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Berkeley: University of California, 1982. Print. B. Twain, Mark. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Berkeley: University of California, 1982. Print. C. Twain, Mark. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Berkeley: University of California, 1982. Print. D. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain. Berkeley: University of California, 1982. Print.

B is correct

As you are gathering resources and completing research, you should take note of what pertinent information from your source? Select all that apply.

Date consulted Website/URL Address City and Date of Publication Author's name Title of book, article, etc. Page number Type of Source

During the hunt, Rainsford compares himself and the General to a cat and mouse. Who is the mouse being toyed with? Who is the cat?

Rainsford - Mouse Zaroff - Cat

In the Bible, Matthew 17:20 tells the story of the mustard seed and how Christians only need faith the size of a mustard seed to see God do great and mighty works. The passage specifically says mountains could be moved and nothing would be impossible if people merely had faith as small as the mustard seed. If the topic of this text is FAITH, the best main idea would be the following:

Even small amounts of real faith can enable God to work.

Frost was finally a published author, and his success was propelled by favorable reviews from which well-respected American author?

Ezra Pound

Identify the key poets of the era of Modernism, based on the lesson. Select all that apply.

Ezra Pound W.H Auden Ernest Hemingway T.S Eliot

The Great Gatsby is about rich, young adults who have too much time on their hands and little to no boundaries and no distinct purpose. This modern novel about excess and a lack of morals is written by which author?

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The poems of Stephen Crane contain a Christian Worldview.

False

Two types of phrases exist: independent phrases and dependent phrases.

False

Using phrases such as "there are, these are, or here are" is acceptable in topic sentences in order to announce the topic and controlling idea.

False

Ralph Waldo Emerson began to denounce materialism, spoke about the power of the individual and challenged traditional thought and social institutions. His passion and leadership in this way of thinking earned him the title of _____.

Father of Transcendentalism

Later in her life, Abigail felt that her writings, whether public or private, would be more scrutinized than ever, and she did not trust people to read them honestly after she entered which very public role?

First Lady

Stephen Crane's literary career really got started with the publication of his first novel, ____________________.

Maggie, Girl of the Streets

According to the text of the Mayflower Compact, there were three purposes for their voyage. Select these three purposes.

Honor of King and Country For the glory of God Advancement of the Christian Faith

In the final paragraph of Chapter 5, the reader is able to see a very personal side of Douglass as he described what thoughts got him through his darkest hours of slavery. Here, the tone changes, and Douglass offers a tone of _____________.

Hope

In contrast to earlier portions of the poem, the ending provides what overall tone? It's purchased and paid for too By Him who hath enough to do. A price so vast as is unknown, Yet by His gift is made thine own; There's wealth enough, I need no more, Farewell, my pelf, farewell, my store. The world no longer let me love, My hope and treasure lies above Select all that apply.

Hope Joy Peace Contentment

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, What is your current feeling towards poetry? Explain what you think/your opinion of poetry in complete sentences with proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

I believe that poetry is absolutely beautiful. I like to write poetry from time to time, and I find that in poetry you can find the words to express yourself unlike times when you're just talking.

Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. the glass shattered

Independent

Select the adjectives that best describe the focus of Romanticism:

Intellectual Optimism Individual Urban Natural Rural Emotional

Based on the lesson, besides Emerson, other key literary figures in the transcendentalist movement included the following: Select all that apply.

Louisa May Alcott Henry David Thoreau Walt Whitman

Complete the following statement: "...if any source outside of your own thoughts, from within your own brain, are used for any portion of this course, or any course - they ____________ be documented."

MUST

What words could best describe the tone of this particular portion of Benjamin Franklin's autobiography? Select all that apply.

Melancholy Passionate Sincere

Identify the NEW voices that appeared in American literature during the era of Modernism. Select all that apply.

Minorities Various Economic Classes Women

The standards set forth for proper documentation and citation formats are created by the Modern Language Association .

Modern Language Association

Ultimately, ____________ is an artistic movement in the United States during a time of change, confusion, discovery, invention, and war.

Modernism

Still considering the poem by Hughes and the topics you just listed, write out a well-written, carefully-thought-out theme. Your ability to have a well-crafted, well-thought-out sentence, with proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling, as well as your understanding of the essence of the text through theme, will all count towards your score.

One must hold on to dreams, because sometimes they are all we have.

According to the lesson, give 4 examples of possible plagiarism. Then, explain how they could be avoided. Use complete sentences and proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

One type of plagiarism is self-plagiarism, which is taking your work from a class and submitting it to another class. A way to avoid this is to choose a different topic to talk about, so you are not faced with the possibility of using the other paper. A second type of plagiarism is using a colossal amount of someone else's work that has been cited correctly in your paper and not a lot of your own thoughts. A way to avoid this would is to write the paper completely in your own words, then go back and add citations and quotes. A third type of plagiarism is copying someone else's word and not giving them credit for it. A way to avoid this is to ALWAYS give credit, no matter how you use the source in your paper. A fourth type of plagiarism is when you have someone else write your paper for you. This can be avoided by asking your teacher for help or just doing the work and stop being lazy.

How would you best characterize the TONE of this poem by Emerson? Select all that apply.

Passionate Soft

The following lines offer a strong and exciting description of how Paul Revere reacted and rode once the he saw the lights in the tower: And beneath, from the pebbles, in passing, a spark Struck out by a steed flying fearless and fleet;That was all! And yet, through the gloom and the light, The fate of a nation was riding that night; And the spark struck out by that steed, in his flight, Kindled the land into flame with its heat. This is great imagery that tells the reader what? Select all that apply.

Paul was riding with great speed. Paul knew this was a significant moment.

Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. the street across the highway after the next traffic light

Phrase

Match the person or group with the particular challenge or situation that each faced. (Each choice will only be used once, so match the best option for each)

Pilgrims - Winter of 1621 Captain John Smith - the land was already inhabited Puritans - Great Migration/ Fled the oppression of the king

Edward Taylor's writings included subjects such as what? Select all that apply.

Puritan themes such as the total depravity of man The hope of Salvation in Christ His meditations before the Lord's Supper Writings about the tragic loss of his children Writings about his wife and his children

Which of the following define and explain PRIOR KNOWLEDGE? Select all that apply.

Prior knowledge is what you already know about a particular text. Prior knowledge is anything we may already know about a particular subject.

Identify the resolution of the short story. Choose the BEST answer.

Rainsford kills Zaroff.

Identify some sources where we can we find poetry. Select all that apply.

Poems themselves Bible Greeting Cards Music

Romanticism emphasized all of the following EXCEPT which?

Political correctness

What are qualities and characteristics of Frank Norris's literature? Select all that apply.

Powerless characters Evolutionary Themes Characters with animal-like instincts

According to Smith, his life was spared after a young Pocahontas convinced her father to spare his life. This event was the beginning of his working relationship with the _________ tribe.

Powhatan

The primary motivation for the pilgrim voyage to the New World was what?

Religious Liberty

In Chapter 1, as the men begin to predict and argue about whether or not the army will move, Crane creates a sense of what in the environment? Select all that apply.

Restlessness Frustration Confusion

Identify the two literary periods in which Walt Whitman's poetry is classified.

Romantic Realist

Read this passage, and determine the best overall SENTENCE for the main idea of this particular passage. Lee relied on perspiration as much as inspiration during the drawn-out creation of the book that, when it finally appeared on July 11, 1960, changed her life instantly and forever. Translated into more than 40 languages, Mockingbird has sold over 30 million copies; with help from the anniversary hullabaloo, HarperCollins (the book was originally published by the now-defunct Lippincott) will probably sell at least a million more this year, mostly to high schools and junior high schools, where it has been a staple of reading lists since it won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1961. The 1962 movie version, starring Gregory Peck, won three Oscars, yet somehow that earnest black-and-white film never trumped the three-dimensional chiaroscuro Mockingbird that shimmers in people's imaginations after they experience Lee's work on the printed page. Indeed, many say the story of Scout Finch; her lawyer father, Atticus; her brother, Jem; their neighbor Dill; and the ill-fated Tom Robinson is their all-time favorite novel. In surveys asking what one book every civilized person should read, Mockingbird routinely finishes second to the Bible, and in one (if I may go a bit Maycomb on you here) it up and finished first.

Sentence 4: "Indeed, many say the story of Scout Finch; her lawyer father, Atticus..."

In the very first few paragraphs of The Octopus by Frank Norris, there is a great deal of imagery and descriptive language used to set the scene, or setting, for this story. Which of the following are true of the setting? Select all that apply.

Set in Southern California Was in a dry season Centers on a local ranch Took place in the fall Set in a rural farming area

In the sixth paragraph of Zora Hurston's essay "How if Feels to be Colored Me," she strongly suggests that just because she is "colored," she will not sit around and sulk or feel sorry for herself. Instead, she offers a strong response and image to this by saying the following: I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife Evaluate what Nora symbolically means by this statement.

She is looking for the best in life.

Identify why Zora Neale Hurston is a significant author to both the Harlem Renaissance and American literature as a whole. Select all that apply.

She was a well-read African-American author. She was an influential female voice.

Select the primary literary forms during the era of Romanticism.

Short Stories Novels Essays Poetry

As Koskoosh describes his acceptance of his fate to his son, he says "I am as a last year's leaf, clinging lightly to the stem" This is an example of what literary element?

Simile

In the following lines from Bradstreet's "Upon the Burning of our House," what is the overall tone? Based on the poem choose the BEST answer. And here and there the places spy Where oft I sate and long did lie. Here stood that trunk, and there that chest, There lay that store I counted best. My pleasant things in ashes lie And them behold no more shall I. Under thy roof no guest shall sit, Nor at thy Table eat a bit. No pleasant talk shall 'ere be told Nor things recounted done of old. No Candle e'er shall shine in Thee, Nor bridegroom's voice e'er heard shall be. In silence ever shalt thou lie, Adieu, Adieu, all's vanity.

Sorrow

The exhausted Private returns home needing rest. The timing of his arrival is symbolic of this rest because he arrives on what day?

Sunday

"_______________________" was the most liberal and drastic of Paine's writings

The Age of Reason

The first pamphlet of the series "The American Crisis" was written while Thomas Paine served and traveled with the Continental Army.

The American Crisis

Crane's novel The Red Badge of Courage is set during which war?

The Civil War

While working in New York as a reporter, Stephen Crane became very familiar with which area of New York that later served as the setting for many of his writings?

The Slums

As the white people passed through town and Zora Hurston puts on shows for them by singing and dancing, what is the main differences she notices between these white travelers and the black citizens of her community? Select all that apply.

The black citizens wanted Nora to sing for them only. The people in her town paid her even more money than those passing through

What point is Richardson Connell making with the following statement regarding the clothes General Zaroff supplies for Rainsford? ". . .London tailor who ordinarily cut and sewed for none below the rank of duke. . ."

Zaroff is extremely wealthy.

The tone of Abigail's April 5th letter is significantly different than her previous letters. This in part because she has been tending to her neighbor who is mourning what?

The loss of two children

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain the relationship between the topic and the theme. How does the theme relate to the topic? Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

The main difference between theme and topic is that topic is the specific subject throughout a piece of writing and theme is the main idea/central idea or the authors message. Example: The topic of an essay could be fish but the theme would be the fish.

While crouched and hidden, waiting for the General to come, Rainsford claims, He lived a year in a minute. What does this mean?

The minute of waiting seemed to go on for a long time.

Look at the following lines: Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back The speaker is saying that he would save the other path-the one he didn't choose-for another day. But then he realizes what?

The other path will no longer be available.

There are several times in the "The Road Not Taken" in which the speaker seems to contradict himself. First he indicates one road was less used than the other. Then later he says the two paths are "really about the same." Later still, he indicates, "And both that morning equally lay, In leaves no step had trodden black." Yet ULTIMATELY, at the end of the poem, he finally determines that one of the roads was indeed the road less traveled. This type of confusion and ambiguity was very prevalent in the Modern era during which this poem was written, but what is the BEST explanation for this apparent initial confusion in the speaker?

The reader is retelling this many years later.

In "I Hear America Singing", the "song," or the "Varied carols" that Whitman hears, is a symbolic metaphor of what?

The sounds and actions of laborers working

In "How if Feels to Be Colored Me," Hurston explains her move from Eatonville to Jacksonville as a personal transformation. According to Zora, she transforms from "Zora of Orange County" to whom?

a little colored girl

According to the website http://owl.english.purdue.edu, which of the following are true regarding topic sentences? Select all that apply.

The supporting details in the paragraph will develop or explain the topic sentence. The topic sentence should identify the main idea and point of the paragraph. A topic sentence is general enough to show the paragraph's main idea instead of just one of its details.

Based on your understanding of "I, Too, Sing America", identify the overall THEME of this poem. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, write out the theme. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Remember that a theme is a complete thought, expressed in a complete sentence. What is Hughes REALLY trying to say here within this poem?

The theme is something along the lines of "One day equality will come whether it is for gender, race, etc". He wanted nothing more than to be equal as the rest of them and let the world know black faces make up America, too.

Look at the phrases below that are taken from Jack London's "Law of Life": Well, what did it matter? A few years at best, and as many an empty belly as a full one. And in the end, Death waited, ever-hungry and hungriest of them all. All men must die. It was the way of life, and it was just. This phrase is representative of the theme of the overall story and is representative of many of London's thematic elements within his writings. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain the THEME of this text AND how this is representative of the Naturalist ideals. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

The theme would be "Death will come to everyone at some point, so what does it matter whether you die hungry or full?". This represents Naturalist ideas by being real and straightforward.

In his early life, John Smith's experiences included which of the following?

Was a P.O.W. (prisoner of war) Worked on a merchant ship Left home at age 16 Joined the French army in a war with Spain

Private Smith's health was greatly affected by the war. Select all of the physical issues he had dealt with. Select all that apply.

Was shot in the calf, hand, and temple Emaciation Ague (also known as Malaria) Fever Typhoid

Knowing that Taylor uses the first six stanzas to represent the evils of Satan and how he preys on people, whom might the wasp represent? Whom might the fly represent? Complete the match properly.

Wasp - Strong Christians who can defend themselves Fly - Unsaved people who are defenseless

Prior to the Harlem Renaissance, the vast majority of American literature was written by whom?

White males

As the young soldier lies in bed, he is clearly troubled. What one question does he wrestle with the most?

Will he run from battle?

Match the name of the settler with the location of his colony.

William Bradford - Plymouth John Smith - Jamestown John Winthrop - Massachusetts Bay Colony

Of these three key Modern authors, which one believed writing, even if for novels, was like writing music, and created modern styles with long sentences and rhythmic forms?

William Faulkner

____________________ was the author of the very modern novel As I Lay Dying.

William Faulkner

How does General Zaroff lure men onto his island to hunt them?

With lights used to look like a safe channel for ships

How could the following thesis statement be rewritten to avoid announcing? In this paper, you will read about Isaac Watts and his influential poetry of the Neoclassical period.

Your Answer: Isaac Watts was a writer who created influential poetry of the Neoclassical period.

What are three examples from within the text that convey the TONE of the overall text? List them out AND label the TONE that your example represents. Answer with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Your Answer: "Then they shall be left to fall as they are inclined by their own weight. God won't hold them up in these slippery places any longer, but will let them go; and then, at that very instant, they shall fall into destruction; as he that stands in such slippery declining ground on the edge of a pit that he can't stand alone, when he is let go he immediately falls and is lost." Makes me believe that one tone is passionate, because he is saying these words with such urgency, which is another tone I have found to be true in this sermon. "He that believeth not is condemned already. So that every unconverted man properly belongs to hell; that is his place; from thence he is. Joh 8. 23. Ye are from beneath. And thither he is bound; 'tis the place that justice, and God's word, and the sentence of his unchangeable law assigns to him." This tone is urgency, because he is telling us that if we do not believe, we are condemned to hell. And when Jesus comes again, we will fall. "There is this clear evidence that men's own wisdom is no security to them from death; that if it were otherwise we should see some difference between the wise and politick men of the world, and others, with regard to their liableness to early and unexpected death; but how is it in fact? Eccles. 2.16. How dieth the wise man? as the fool." The tone of this passage is stern because he is telling us that we are not wise, and if we focus on ourselves and not God, we will be condemned to hell and again, just like the rest of the passage.

In your own words and in complete sentences, complete the following 2 part essay question. 1. State what you feel is the THEME of the poem. Consider Emerson's personal beliefs and what point he is making with this poem. Remember that the THEME needs to be 1 complete sentence. 2. In 3-5 complete sentences, explain how this poem reflects Emerson's transcendental views. Make sure to use well-written sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Your Answer: 1. "We are not to rely on earthly things to support our kingdom, but our men." 2. This poem reflects Emerson's transcendental views by fueling the men's inner strength. This poem should be empowering, telling these men that they are what holds this kingdom up. Men would feel validated and find their self worth once they read this.

In 4-6 sentences and in your own words, answer the following 2 part essay question. First - What would you determine is the overall theme of this particular portion Franklin's autobiography? (This should be written in 1 complete sentence.) Then - How does this view of moral perfection compare with the following Scriptures? Romans 3:10 ~ "As it is written: "None is righteous, no, not one." Romans 3:23 ~ "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. You must fully support your thoughts regarding the theme in relation to the Scripture.

Your Answer: 1. Work on yourself for the Lord, and you shall be moral perfection. 2. No one is perfect, except God. There is no way to be be perfect, morally or physically, any way at all. The only one who is perfect is God, and so was Jesus on his time here on earth. Both of these verses state that no one is perfect and we all fall short of God.

Define a Works Cited page, including the general format that is used to properly complete the citations. Use complete sentences and proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Your Answer: A works cited page is the last page of your essay and it is written in Times New Roman, size 12, and should have one inch margins all around. Your citations should be in alphabetical order, with the second line of each citation indented.

In Paine's fourth paragraph of "Common Sense," he makes a very passionate appeal to the reader. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain why the following phrase is such powerful propaganda. The Sun never shined on a cause of greater worth. 'Tis not the affair of a City, a County, a Province, or a Kingdom; but of a Continent Use complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Your Answer: Fighting for your continent would be propaganda because it is trying to coerce people to fight for something they believe in, which is independence from England in this case.

Deism believes that God created the universe and its laws and then lets history play itself out according to these laws and states that God is not active in the daily activities of the universe or humans. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, how does this compare with the biblical view of God's involvement in daily life? See Hebrews 1:3 and Colossians 1:17. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Your Answer: God holds the power of the world in his hands, maybe even just a fingertip! The fact that Deism questions God's actions in our daily lives is quite surprising, considering he knows every single thing about us, even things we'll be doing in fifty years!

Using the topics in the previous question, identify a THEME of this sermon. Answer in a complete sentence with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Your Answer: God is merciful but unreachable - Puritans believed in the mercy of God but that only "the elect" would be saved through the death of Jesus Christ.

In these first two lessons on the Main Idea, you have been given two ways to visualize the concept of main idea-the bulls-eye and your hand-and also a way to actually manipulate a text to find the Main Idea through the Sentence-Phrase-Word method. Based on your learning style and prior knowledge of the Main Idea, which of the these do you think you will find most helpful as you are reading and why? In your own words, construct a well-developed response of 4-6 sentences. Be mindful of the writing tips that were covered in Module 1. You should always have proper capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and be aware of word choice as you are writing your short-answer responses.

Your Answer: I believe that Sentence-Phrase-Word method is a very helpful way of finding the main idea of a sentence because you can work with trial and error. Let's say that you chose a word that you thought was related to the main idea, but the phrase and sentence didn't follow up with it. You're able to go back and try again, finding the word, phrase, and sentence that match up with one another. I also admire the hand method, where the main idea is the palm of your hand and your fingers are all supporting details. This is another great example of trial and error. If you can't find the supporting topics for one idea, then move onto the next until you find the one that gives you supporting topics.

In an eager and early support of women's rights, Abigail Adams writes to her husband regarding the lot of women within the colonies. She wrote: I long to hear that you have declared an independency-and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If perticuliar care and attention is not paid to the Laidies we are determined to foment a Rebelion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation. What is Abigail Adams saying here? Rewrite this section of the letter in normal, common, everyday language.

Your Answer: I want to hear that you are independent, and because of the new Code of Laws, I suppose you have to make that you would remember all of them women and be generous to them, rather than your ancestors. Please be careful and don't give those men unlimited power, because not all men are saints. If women are not given enough attention, there is no doubt we will start a Rebellion because we will not be held down by Laws under which we have no voice.

Think of your favorite author or singer. This will be your topic. Now, determine what your controlling idea will be and write out your own topic sentence, using one of the methods identified within the lesson. 1. Write your topic sentence. 2. Label the writing method used.

Your Answer: I'm always listening to music, but I listen to Kari Jobe more than any other singer. And/Or/But Statements

The second paragraph of Chapter 5, where Douglass is describing his hunger and cold as a small child, is extremely powerful. In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain why this paragraph is so powerful and moving. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling and capitalization.

Your Answer: It is so powerful because it shows how Douglass went from such a low point in his life to this abolitionist leader, who published writings and became famous. But, it also shows how terribly that slaves were treated. He slept in a bag on the floor and his thin shirt barely went down to his knees.

Think of your favorite school subject. This will be your topic. Now, determine what your controlling idea will be and write out your own topic sentence, using one of the methods identified within the lesson. 1. Write your topic sentence. 2. Label the writing method used.

Your Answer: My favorite subject in school is history for several reasons. Power/Number Statements

Based on these first four paragraphs of "Common Sense," what is the overall theme? Make sure to write a complete thought, expressed in one complete sentence, with proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

Your Answer: The overall theme seems to be, "If you find the pride and patriotism within you, then you shall know to fight for what you feel".

In the final letter that we read today, Abigail signs off to John Adams with the following: I need not say how much I am Your ever faithfull Friend In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, what does this statement, written by Abigail, reveal about their relationship and marriage? Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Your Answer: This reveals that they are very devoted to one another, and they don't have tot ell each other that they love them. While they have a very public relationship, but they are also best friends in each others eyes and that's absolutely wonderful.

When discussing England's oppression of the colonist in the New World, Abigail Adams writes the following: Of this I am certain that it is not founded upon that generous and Christian principal of doing to others as we would that others should do unto us. This is representative of both the topic and theme of part of Abigail's letter. In your answer, explain what topic (one word) this represents, and what possible theme (complete sentence) of the text is based on this quote. Answer in complete sentences with proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Your Answer: Topic -Unfaithful Theme - We are not acting as Christians, loving one another but rather doing the complete opposite.

In 2-3 sentences and in your own words, explain how we, as Christians, have the spiritual expectation to avoid plagiarism. Use complete sentences, and also proper capitalization, spelling, and punctuation.

Your Answer: We have to avoid plagiarism because as Christians it is our duty to be honest with ourselves, others, and God.

Read the following article from http://www.liberty.edu (Links to an external site.)and then apply the SPW method. In your short answer, identify the best of the following: 1. WORD 2. PHRASE 3. SENTENCE (3 pts. for each) Liberty University set the spiritual tone for the new school year, beginning with Spiritual Emphasis Week, which is designed to help students start their semester with a godly focus and includes an All Night of Prayer, which began Friday at 11 p.m. and continued until 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Since the 1990s, Liberty has started every semester with Spiritual Emphasis Week, hosting an evangelistic speaker who encourages and refocuses students on their purpose of being Champions for Christ.

Your Answer: Word - "tone" Phrase - "Liberty University set the spiritual tone" Sentence - "Liberty University set the spiritual tone for the new school year, beginning with Spiritual Emphasis Week, which is designed to help students start their semester with a godly focus and includes an All Night of Prayer, which began Friday at 11 p.m. and continued until 6 a.m. Saturday morning."

In the first letter read, Abigail explains that upon checking on her and John's home, she found out that it had been overtaken by a military doctor .

a military doctor

In the April 5th letter, after describing many who are overcome with sickness, Abigail writes the following: Our own little flock are yet well. My Heart trembles with anxiety for them. God preserve them. This best reflects her role as __________________.

a mother

All of these next sentences have linking verbs. Identify the word that is being linked to the subject. "I've grown accustomed to her face." (Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady)

accustomed

Identify the linking verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be action verbs which, of course would mean those sentences were without linking verbs. Don't forget to ask yourself if the subject is doing the action. Identify the underlined word as an action verb or linking verb. I FELT the vibration of my house during the earthquake 400 miles away.

action

All of these next sentences have linking verbs. Identify the word that is being linked to the subject. Jason remained adamant in his denial, but everyone still suspected him.

adamant

Understanding how to properly cite your sources is essential to writing because ___.

all are correct

Using quotes in an essay can make a big impact in your writing. It offers which of the following benefits?

all are correct

Thomas Paine's writings appealed to readers of all ___.

all of the answers

If a direct quote is used in an essay, how should it appear?

all of these are correct

Identify the literary element used in the line below: The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands,

alliteration

Identify which literary element is represented in the line below taken from the hit Broadway song "Music of the Night." Help me make the music of the night

alliteration

Look the lines below. All three lines include examples of which literary element? Wanders and watches with eager ears, Till in the silence around him he hears The muster of men at the barrack door,

alliteration

Complete the following statement about proofreading and editing. When writing a paper, the writer should _______________ take the time to proofread and edit before the final submission.

always

Check the box next to the helping verbs. If you've memorized the list, you might need to say it over and over to check the correct boxes because they're not in the same order as your list. [All of the helping verbs do not appear on this list!]

am being been shall may must does were would is had have

In Naturalism literature, there is a sense of a deplorable condition and the character trying to fight his way through his circumstances and the environment in which he lives, just as a/an ____________ would fight to survive in its natural setting.

animal

The following phrases are NOT acceptable for more mature writing, as they are considered to be types of what? I'm going to tell you about.... This paper is going to be about... In this paper, you will read about...

announcing

Which of the following are functions of a well-written topic sentence? Select all that apply.

answers what the paragraph will be about gives the reader insight into what information the supporting details may address provides the purpose of the paragraph

Check the box next to the linking verbs. If you've memorized the list, you might need to say it over and over to check the correct boxes because they're not in the same order as your list. [Not every linking verb appears on this list!]

appear was taste become smell were am is look

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. Rome's early attempts to subdue the Germanic tribes were shockingly unsuccessful because of the barbarians' skills in guerrilla warfare.

attempts

A piece of writing in which an author writes about his/her own life story is a(n) ________________.

autobiography

When writing an academic paper, identify some of the writing practices that should be followed. Select all that apply.

avoiding "announcing" properly documenting all quotes, research, and literature using proper word choice using a variety of sentence types using proper spelling taking time to proofread and edit

Upon arriving at the Auld home, Frederick concludes that "here I saw what I had never seen before; it was a white face beaming with the most kindly emotions." What exactly was it, based on an educated inference, that Frederick had never seen before?

both a white and kind face

Below is a powerful image and description of the railroad. its enormous eye, cyclopean, red, throwing a glare far in advance, shooting by in a sudden crash of confused thunder; filling the night with the terrific clamour of its iron hoofs. The author is comparing the railroad to what?

both of the answers

Based on the narrative of the poem, what words describe how the people of Massachusetts fought the British? Select all that apply.

bravely fiercely

In the very first paragraph of "Common Sense," Thomas Paine is basically asking the readers to do what? Select all that apply.

broaden their views forget their prejudices let go of their predetermined ideas be open to new thoughts or ideas

Choose the two words that best complete the statement below. In Crane's book Maggie, Girl of the Streets, Stephen Crane's naturalist ideals are very prevalent. Rather than a victim of her own choices and will, Stephen makes it very clear that Maggie is merely a victim of her cruel ________________ and ___________________.

circumstances environment

Ralph Waldo Emerson was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and his family had high hopes for him to become a ____________.

clergyman

The ______________ thesis statement identifies the EXACT ideas, reasons, arguments, evidences, etc. that will be used within the body of the essay to defend the thesis.

closed

At just 24 years old, Langston Hughes published his very first ___________.

collection of poetry

The theme of a story or poem is stated through a _______________.

complete thought and sentence

1 independent clause plus 1 (or more) dependent clauses

complex

Answering the question, "What is the paragraph going to SAY, EXPLAIN, or MAKE CLEAR about the TOPIC?" will help the reader determine the controlling idea of the topic sentence.

controlling idea

Choose the two answers that best complete this statement. Langston Hughes's literature often focused on themes surrounding the ideas and values of _____________ and _________________.

unity equality

The tone of "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" can best be described as what? Select all that apply.

urgent stern passionate

According to the MLA guide, when citing the Bible, use the ______ as the title.

version

Identify the primary alliterative sound in the line below. The wild and whirling wind whistled between the trees. The hurricane arrived.

w

Based on the second stanza, the very first creature that is caught by the spider is the ___.

wasp

Identify the following thesis statement as STRONG or WEAK: I enjoy being an online student for many reasons.

weak

Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. Ty and Janet [was/were] witnesses to the robbery.

were

All of these next sentences have helping verbs. Identify the complete verb phrase which contains the helping verb: the helping verb or verbs PLUS any verbs being helped. The landscaping crew were mowing and trimming the lawn when the lightning struck and stunned them all.

were mowing and trimming

Identify the helping verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be helping verbs which, of course would mean that those sentences do not have a nearby verb being helped. Also beware of action verbs which also appear independently in the sentence. The impact of Dwight L. Moody's ministry will be continuing until the end of this age.

will be

Identify the helping verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be helping verbs which, of course would mean that those sentences do not have a nearby verb being helped. Also beware of action verbs which also appear independently in the sentence. By the end of the "Mountain Monster" race, the athletes will have been running for over 48 hours with few breaks to rest.

will have been

Choose the word that best completes the statement below. Making sure to use words that reflect a thoughtful selection, and choosing the most effective word, or words, to communicate what you are trying to say is a part of having a mature ___________.

word choice

According to your lesson, while living in Harlem, Langston Hughes busied himself with which of the following? Select all that apply.

working odd jobs writing going to college visiting jazz clubs

Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. Class, would you please write a 500 word composition on the necessity of free speech for a successful society?

you