Unit Test Review

How does "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" relate to the Declaration of Independence?

Douglass's speech proclaims that the treatment of African Americans directly contradicts the Declaration of Independence.

Which statement from "Ain't I a Woman?" is an example of pathos, or an appeal based on emotion?

I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me!

How does the passionate tone adopted by Satanta within the speech "My Heart Is Bursting" most help him achieve his purpose?

It strengthens his ability to persuade through emotions.

Read "Once I Saw the Mountains Angry," by Stephen Crane. Once I saw mountains angry, And ranged in battle-front. Against them stood a little man; Aye, he was no bigger than my finger. I laughed, and spoke to one near me, "Will he prevail?" "Surely," replied this other; "His grandfathers beat them many times." Then did I see much virtue in grandfathers— At least, for the little man Who stood against the mountains. Which best describes the theme of this poem?

People can find strength by understanding past generations.

Read the judge's words from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "We are sold—mighty badly sold. But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live. No. What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" What is ironic about the judge's statement?

Rather than admit they have been fooled, the townspeople truly believe it is more sensible to devise a plan to fool the others as well.

Based on the dialect used throughout The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which of the following statements about the characters within the story is most accurate?

The king's use of dialect suggests that he may not actually be a king and is simply posing as one.

Which best describes the relationship between "Ain't I a Woman?" and the women's suffrage movement?

The speech and the movement both advocate for equal rights.

Read the excerpt from "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Go where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the Old World, travel through South America, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival. Which best describes the impact of the author's repetitive use of words that suggest similar ideas, such as "go," "search," and "roam"?

They urge readers to take definitive and far-reaching action.

Read the quotation by Sojourner Truth. I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring, I will step into the pool. Which best describes the syntax in this quotation?

Truth uses complex syntax to express the idea she will participate in the fight for equality.

Scholarly source, such as textbooks and government documents, are generally considered

reliable

Look at this MLA citation for a print source. Westbrook, Eva. Health and Exercise 102 (2012): 56-60. Print. What is missing from this citation?

the date the source was accessed

Which is a motif in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" that represents being trapped?

the noose

Read the excerpt from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. "What we want is to go out of here quiet, and talk this show up, and sell the rest of the town! Then we'll all be in the same boat. Ain't that sensible?" ("You bet it is!—the jedge is right!" everybody sings out.) Twain is most likely using humor to make a statement about the impressionability of which of the following groups of people?

those who are considered common folk, represented by the townspeople

In "Sympathy," why does Dunbar repeat the phrase "I know" throughout the poem?

to emphasize his understanding of the harsh effects of racism on individuals

Read the excerpt from "Ain't I a Woman?" I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman? What is the primary purpose of the phrases "borne thirteen children" and "cried out with my mother's grief"?

to emphasize the pain and struggle that Truth has lived through