Unit 2 MC
Read the following excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government": "I ask for, not at one no government, by at one a better government." Which of these rhetorical devices does Thoreau use here? A. Parallelism B. Metaphor C. Rhyme D. Meter
A.
Which of these phrases uses symbolism? A. I'll spare you my woes and worries. May my burdens breathe better tomorrow. B. Though the flowers were long dead, she kept them in the vase to remember him. C. There was a time when he was mine, but now he is no longer. D. She danced and danced up and down the lawn until she collapsed from fatigue.
B.
Which of these sentences uses a metaphor? A. He is as handsome as his dad B. His heart turned to stone C. His eyes shine brightly D. He was sad and lonely
B.
Read this line from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven": "And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor." Which of these poetic devices does Poe use here? A. Meter B. Repetition C. Personification D. Rhyme
C.
What is Walt Whitman's poem "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer" about? A. A star who sits alone in the night sky B. An astronomer who holds classes outside C. A student becoming bored during a lecture D. A person longing to fly to the moon
C.
What is one difference in the Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson poems you read? A. Whitman uses meter, but Dickinson doesn't B. Dickinson is always the speaker, but Whitman creates different speakers C. Dickinson uses rhyme, but Whitman doesn't D. Whitman writes short lines, but Dickinson's are long
C.
What is pacing? A. A pattern of stressed and unstressed sounds B. The volume and intensity of a speaker's voice C. The rate at which a story moves forward D. A repeated consonant at the beginning of words
C.
What is the tone of Emily Dickinson's poem "Some keep the Sabbath going to Church"? A. Sad B. Angry C. Happy D. Hopeless
C.
What message do both Emerson and Thoreau convey? A. Life is painful B. Believe in others C. Trust yourself D. Love is beautiful
C.
What sense did Edgar Allan Poe believe the "unity of effect" in a poem should arouse in the reader? A. A sense of faith B. A sense of generosity C. A sense of beauty D. A sense of pride
C.
Which of these describes the style of Walt Whitman's poems? A. Succinct B. Traditional C. Conversational D. Structured
C.
Which of these is a poetic device Walt Whitman often uses to emphasize certain ideas in his poems? A. Stressed syllables B. Rhyme schemes C. Personification D. Meter
C.
Which one of these might appear in an evaluation of a poem? A. A list of suggested rewrites for lines that do not rhyme B. A synopsis of the author's background and culture C. A discussion of specific uses of repitition D. A presentation of the best tone for a reading of it
C.
Why did Henry David Thoreau refuse to pay his taxes? A. Because someone else would pay them B. To be noticed by his peers C. To protest slavery D. Because he didn't have the money
C.
What purpose does the repeated tapping sound at the door send in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"? A. It adds to the melodic sound of the poem B. It builds suspense C. It lengthens the poem D. It symbolizes the bird's intelligence
B.
Read the following excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government": "The objections which have been brought against a standing army, and they are many and weighty, and deserve to prevail, may also at last be brought against a standing government... The government itself, which is only the mode which the people have chosen to execute their will, is equally liable to be abused and perverted before the people can act through it." Which of these rhetorical devices does Thoreau most clearly use here? A. Logos B. Ethos C. Metaphor D. Rhetorical quesion
A.
Read these lines from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven": "'Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door - Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door;" Which of these poetic devices does Poe use here? A. Repetition B. Tone C. Rhyme D. Symbolism
A.
Read these lines from Emily Dickinson's poem "Because I could not stop for Death": "For only Gossamer, my Gown- My Tippet - only Tulle -" Which of these poetic devices does she use here? A. Alliteration B. Rhyme C. Metaphor D. Personification
A.
Read these lines from Emily Dickinson's poem "Some keep the Sabbath going to Church": "Some keep the Sabbath in Surplice- I, just wear my Wings - And instead of tolling the Bell, for Church, Our little Sexton - sings" What is the rhyme scheme she uses here? A. abcb B. abbc C. abca D. abab
A.
Read this stanza from Walt Whitman's poem "I Heard America Singing": "The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing" What word best describes the tone in this stanza? A. Happy B. Resentful C. Tired D. Mounrful
A.
What does Henry David Thoreau believe a person should do when he or she thinks a law is unfair? A. Break the law B. Flee the country C. Write a letter to Congress D. Abide by the law anyway
A.
What does Henry David Thoreau mean by the following metaphor? "This American government... It has not the vitality and force of a single living man... It is a sort of wooden gun to the people themselves." A. That the government looks powerful, but actually lacks any power B. That the government is a toy that the people play with C. That the government treats its people with little care, like a wooden toy D. That the government is more like a dead man than a fun toy
A.
What does the speaker eventually imagine is at the door in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"? A. His lost love B. His pet bird C. His spirit D. His mother
A.
What emotion did Edgar Allan Poe like to explore in his writing? A. Terror B. Cowardice C. Elation D. Frustration
A.
What is one way in which Edgar Allan Poe creates a unity of effect of longing in "The Raven"? A. With the pictures of Lenore on the wall B. With the repeated symbol of a dying fire C. With the bust of Pallas that the bird perches on D. With the bird's concern for the speaker
A.
What was one of Whitman's greatest contributions to poetry? A. His long lines B. His abrupt stanzas C. His precise meter D. His unusual rhymes
A.
Which of the following is the best description of Dickinson's poetry? A. Concise and insightful B. Rhythmic and sentimental C. Lengthy and conventional D. Rambling and crude
A.
Which of these lines by Emily Dickinson is an example of imagery? A. We passed the School, where Children strove B. Feels shorter than the Day C. Because I could not stop for Death - D. Since then - 'tis Centuries - and yet
A.
Why does Henry David Thoreau think imprisonment is ineffective? A. Because governments can only lock a person up physically, not mentally B. Because prisoners know that governments don't have true authority to lock them up C. Because prisons only serve to make prisoners hate the government more D. Because prisoners tend to train one another on how to commit crimes
A.
"Prophet!" said I, "thing of evil! prophet still if bird or devil! By that Heaven that bends above us - by that God we both adore, Tell this soul with sorrow laden, if, within the distant Aidenn, It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore- Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore." Quoth the Raven-"Nevermore" According to "The Philosophy of Composition," what did Poe achieve when he wrote this stanza? A. He wrote this stanza last B. He wrote this stanza first C. He wrote this stanza after he wrote the first stanza D. He wrote this stanza after he wrote the last stanza
B.
At the end of "Resistance to Civil Government," what does Henry David Thoreau conclude about the government? A. That it should exile all citizens who break the law B. That it has not done enough to truly represent the people C. That it does a fair job of upholding the Constitution D. That it must make laws clearer and punishment for breaking them harsher
B.
In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition", how does Poe say he creates contrast when the bird first appears in "The Raven"? A. By making the bird talkative at first and mute later B. By having the bird come in from a storm to a quiet chamber C. By having the bird come in from the sunny outside to a dark chamber D. By making the bird's eyes blue at first and then deep red later
B.
In Emily Dickinson's poem "Much Madness is divinest Sense", what does she suggest ha[[ens when one agrees with "The Majority"? A. That person becomes and outcast B. That person is considered sane C. That person is put in chains D. That person is considered judgemental
B.
Read these first two lines from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven": Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore," Which of these best describes the tone in these lines? A. Fast B. Lonely C. Formal D. Terrifying
B.
Read these lines from Emily Dickinson's poem "Because I could not stop for Death": "Since then - 'tis Centuries - and yet Feels shorter than the Day I first surmised the Horses' Heads Were toward Eternity -" What are lines 2 and 4 an example of? A. Personification B. Slant rhyme C. Alliteration D. Exact rhyme
B.
Read these lines from Walt Whitman's poem "Song of Myself": "The spotted hawk swoops by and accuses me, he complains of my gab and my loitering" Which of these poetic devices does he use here? A. Rhyme B. Personification C. Simile D. Eye rhyme
B.
What advice does Thoreau give to those who are poor or otherwise live difficult lives? A. Do not bring others down with you B. Do not dwell on your circumstances C. Do not blame the upper classes D. Do not give up what little you have?
B.
What does Thoreau say a person who works hard all the time is reduced to? A. A dog B. A machine C. A hermit D. A dead lion
B.
What is Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government" about? A. The institution of marriage as defined by the government B. The role the government should play in people's lives C. The government's involvement in technology and industry D. The government's obligation to represent the church
B.
What is Henry David Thoreau's opinion about the majority, whose vote is honored in government? A. They don't put their interests ahead of others B. They don't necessarily have the best viewpoint C. They care about slaves, but vote against their conscience D. They are the physically weakest group
B.
What is a major difference between the poetry of Emily Dickinson and the poetry of Walt Whitman? A. Dickinson's poetry addresses many topics at once, whereas Whitman's poetry focuses on a single topic B. Dickinson's poetry has a strict structure, whereas Whitman's poetry rejects structure C. Dickinson's poetry is rambling, whereas Whitman's poetry is succinct D. Dickinson's poetry is frivolous, whereas Whitman's poetry is serious
B.
What is one of the main reasons why writers like Henry David Thoreau use parallelism in their writing? A. To make rhyming easier B. To create strong rythms C. To bring inanimate objects to life D. To catch the audience off guard
B.
What is one thing Whitman and Dickinson had in common? A. They both rejected the wealth of their families B. They both challenged the status quo of poetic expression C. They both questioned their mentors who critiqued them D. They both had a burning desire to achieve fame
B.
What is one way in which Emily Dickinson's poems are different from Watt Whitman's? A. She writes about death, but he doesn't B. She uses rhyme, but he doesn't C. She uses long lines, but he writes short ones D. She uses free verse, but he uses meter
B.
What is the literary device in which the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of words? A. Rhyme B. Alliteration C. Repetition D. Stanza
B.
What is the speaker suggesting in the line below from Walt Whitman's poem "Song of Myself"? "If you want me again look for me under your boot-soles." A. That his love went into cleaning his lover's boots B. That his body has dissolved into dirt C. That he is worth as little as dirt D. That the boots belong to him
B.
What kind of word did Whitman do as a young man? A. He was a slave trader B. He was a journalist and printer C. He was a painter and photographer D. He was an attorney-at-law
B.
Whit is the purpose of Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government"? A. To describe why laws are necessary to make society accountable for the citizens' actions B. To explain when a person has a moral obligation to disobey the law C. To explain to the judges why he broke the law and didn't pay his poll taxes D. To describe to his peers the inhumane conditions prisoners have to endure in jail
B.
Whose grave does the speaker pass in Emily Dickinson's poem "Because I could not stop for Death"? A. A horse's B. Her own C. A child's D. Her lover's
B.
According to Emerson, what defines a great person? A. Someone who conforms to society B. Someone who puts others first C. Someone who acts independently D. Someone whom others acknowledge
C.
In "Resistance to Civil Government", why does Henry David Thoreau make a point to tell the audience that he always pays highway tax? A. To establish logos B. To appeal to kairos C. To build ethos D. To create pathos
C.
In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Philosophy of Composition," what element of the poem "The Raven" does Poe say he decided first? A. The plot B. The refrain C. The length D. The location
C.
In Emily Dickinson's poem "Some keep the Sabbath going to Church", where does the speaker spend her Sunday's? A. Home in bed B. At a friend's house C. In her orchard D. At church
C.
Read the following excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government": "Now, what are they? Men at all? or small movable forts and magazines, at the service of some unscrupulous man in power?" Which of these rhetorical devices does Thoreau use here? A. Rhyme B. Parallelism C. Metaphor D. Meter
C.
Read the following excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government": "They think that, if they should resist, the remedy would be worse than the evil. But it is the fault of the government itself that the remedy is worse that the evil." Which of these rhetorical devices does Thoreau most clearly use here? A. Personification B. Pathos C. Parallelism D. Ethos
C.
Read these lines from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven": "It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore - Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore." Which sentence best explains how Poe builds suspense by using repetition? A. The repetition of "Lenore" makes it clear who the speaker is talking about B. The repetition indicates that the speaker will get a positive answer C. The repetition of the words "maiden", "angels", "name", and "Lenore" show the speaker's desperation D. The repetition of "maiden" emphasized her virtue
C.
Read these lines from Emily Dickinson's poem "Much Madness is divinest Sense: "In this, as All, prevail- Assent - and you are sane - Demur - you're straightway dangerous - And handled with a Chain -" What is the rhyme scheme here? A. abca B. abcd C. abcb D. abab
C.
Read these lines from the end of Walt Whitman's poem "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer: "In the mystical moist night-air, and from time to time, Look'd up in perfect silence at the stars." Which of these poetic devices is used here? A. Simile B. Rhyme C. Alliteration D. Personification
C.
According to "The Philosophy of Composition," which of these approaches to writing would Poe think is best? A. Starting in the middle and working back to the beginning and forward to the end simultaneously B. Writing from start to finish in one sitting C. Starting with the location and coming up with the effect and tone last D. Writing the end first and then working back from there
D.
According to "The Philosophy of Composition," why did Poe choose "nevermore" as the refrain in "The Raven"? A. Because when read aloud, it makes a jarring sound B. Because it rhymes with his wife's name C. Because it's one of the few words a raven can say D. Because a one-word refrain is less difficult than a long refrain
D.
According to Edgar Allan Poe in "The Philosophy of Composition", why are long poems a problem when it comes to "unity of impression"? A. Because they become harder to find rhymes for, which ruins to overall mood B. Because they contain so much imagery and symbolism, which becomes overwhelming C. Because they are essentially several poems in one, which means there is no unity D. Because they have to be read in more than one sitting, which breaks up the effect
D.
How does Walt Whitman portray the workers in his poem "I Hear America Singing"? A. As sad B. As resentful C. As tired D. As strong
D.
In Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven", how does the speaker describe the bird by the end of the poem? A. Like a messenger from heaven B. Like a stately creature C. Like a companion D. Like a demon
D.
In Emily Dickinson's poem "Some keep the Sabbath going to Church", what does she suggest is her idea of church? A. Being at her mother's B. Being in bed C. Being in a dome D. Being outside
D.
What do you call the rate at which a story moves forward? A. Tone B. Alliteration C. Theme D. Pacing
D.
What is Henry David Thoreau's opinion about governments? A. That governments are a necessary evil B. That governments that do not govern are weak C. That governments have the people's interests at heart D. That governments are useless and self-serving
D.
What is one reason Henry David Thoreau says that when people pay their taxes, it's a "violent and bloody measure"? A. Because taxes are meant as a punishment to citizens B. Because taxes create disparity among people C. Because taxes require hard and dangerous work D. Because taxes pay for war and slavery
D.
Which is the most plausible theme in "The Raven"? A. Nature can surprise you B. There is life after death C. Ravens make good companions D. Feelings of loss will never go away
D.
Which of these does Henry David Thoreau criticize in "Resistance to Civil Government"? A. The Catholic Church B. The Industrial Revolution C. The British Army D. The Mexican-American War
D.
Which of these is a genre that Edgar Allan Poe's works helped create? A. Tragedy B. Melodrama C. Historical fiction D. Science fiction
D.
Which of these is a personal tragedy Edgar Allan Poe experienced? A. His fiancee tried to take his life B. His favorite sister died of tuberculosis C. His stepfather robbed him of his wealth D. His parents died when he was young
D.
Which of these is a rhetorical question? A. Are all trees evergreens? B. What is our state tree? C. How long do fir trees live? D. Do trees grow in the forest?
D.
Who does Emerson believe people should trust above anything else? A. Others B. Great Men C. God D. Themselves
D.
Why does Henry David Thoreau use ethos in "Resistance to Civil Government"? A. To allow his audience to experience how it would feel to be unjustly accused B. To clearly lay out the reasons why he believes the government is ineffective C. To get an emotional reaction from his audience about how unjust the government is D. To establish his credibility as someone who has disobeyed laws he doesn't agree with
D.
