Ralph Waldo Emerson Quiz 100%

How does Emerson relate independence and friendships in Society and Solitude? He indicates that friendship can make independence easier. He considers true independence impossible within a friendship. He feels that independence can strengthen friendships. He views independence as an impulse that works against friendships.

He feels that independence can strengthen friendships.

Which statement best describes Emerson's opinion of communities, according to the first paragraph of Society and Solitude? Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone. Communities are important for the well-being of the individuals that comprise them. People live in communities for the purpose of friendship, but nothing else is gained from them. Communities are the foundation of human society, and without them people would perish.

Regardless of how tightly bound communities may seem, each person is ultimately alone.

According to the third paragraph of Chapter I of Nature, how does Emerson define the poet's view of nature? The poet views nature as something that is made by humans. The poet is the only one who genuinely works in nature. The poet sees something in nature that cannot be quantified. The poet is the only one who notices humans' effect on nature.

The poet sees something in nature that cannot be quantified.

Which is the best summary of paragraph six of Chapter I of Nature? It is very difficult to fully enjoy nature by oneself. To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort. No human being can fully and truly experience nature. The enjoyment of nature is something that takes practice.

To experience nature at its fullest requires mental effort.

Which statement best summarizes the fourth paragraph of Chapter I of Nature? There is nothing quite as beautiful and mysterious as nature at its most sublime, so nature should never be developed. Though it can be difficult to understand nature's workings, the rewards for doing so are great. Because nature is truly beautiful, even sublime, human beings feel inferior about their own endeavors. Truly experiencing and absorbing the beauty of nature can have a healing effect on the mind and body.

Truly experiencing and absorbing the beauty of nature can have a healing effect on the mind and body.

Read the excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson's Nature.But if a man would be alone, let him look at the stars. The rays that come from those heavenly worlds, will separate between him and what he touches. One might think the atmosphere was made transparent with this design, to give man, in the heavenly bodies, the perpetual presence of the sublime. Seen in the streets of cities, how great they are! If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light the universe with their admonishing smile.The stars awaken a certain reverence, because though always present, they are inaccessible; but all natural objects make a kindred impression, when the mind is open to their influence. Emerson claims that stars are similar to dreams by stating they are BLANK

"always present, they are inaccessible."

Which statement best describes how the tone of Society and Solitude is different from the tone of Chapter I of Nature? Society and Solitude has a soft and inviting tone, while Nature has a largely exasperated tone. Society and Solitude has a reserved and quiet tone, while Nature has a forceful tone. Society and Solitude has a morbid tone, while Nature has a more lighthearted tone. Society and Solitude has a contemplative tone, while Nature has a more lyrical and whimsical tone.

Society and Solitude has a contemplative tone, while Nature has a more lyrical and whimsical tone.

How is the concept of solitude portrayed in both Society and Solitude and Chapter I of Nature? Solitude is acknowledged as unnecessary. Solitude is encouraged by most people in society. Solitude is viewed as a source of strength. Solitude is considered to be of little value.

Solitude is viewed as a source of strength.

Which statement best summarizes the final two paragraphs of Chapter I of Nature? The power in nature that one perceives is due both to nature and to one's own intelligence. One is repeatedly struck by the ability of nature to affect one's mind and body. Much of nature is truly beautiful and has an overwhelming effect on one's mind and body. One may appreciate the great beauty of nature but is unable to fully understand it.

The power in nature that one perceives is due both to nature and to one's own intelligence.

Which statement would be included in a summary of the first paragraph of Chapter I of Nature? There are numerous stars in the sky at night that one can see. Looking at the stars in the city makes them seem impressive. The stars at night are beautiful but sometimes unappreciated. Looking at the stars can teach one about the design of the universe.

The stars at night are beautiful but sometimes unappreciated.