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Honors English Sem 1 final

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Early American literature does not contain examples of what
fiction
Early American literature contains examples of what
religious poetry, historical narratives, personal accounts
Why did ancient people tell myths?
to explain something, teach a lesson, reinforce culture
What do myths often contain?
immortal beings
what were early Spanish explorers looking for?
gold, converts to Christianity, adventure
What are some cultural details that were important enough for the Native Americans to include in their myths?
specific plants and their uses, specific numbers, animals indigenous to a specific area
"The Earth on Turtle's Back" explains the origin of what?
the earth
"The Earth on Turtle's Back" shows the importance Onondaga placed on what?
dreams
What saying expresses a cultural value clearly suggested by "The Earth on Turtle's Back?"
If you don't succeed, try, try again
In "When Grizzlies Walked Upright" the daughter places herself in a dangerous position because she is what?
curious
What does "When Grizzlies Walked Upright" explain the origin of?
human beings
The selection from The Navajo Origin Legend shows the origin of what?
marriage
In The Navajo Origin Legend, what gave life to man and left its marked on his hand forever?
the wind
What was the main purpose of the Iroquois Constitution?
to establish a form of government
According to the Iroquois Constitution, what must outsiders do in order to become part of the Iroquois Confederation?
accept and obey the Iroquois Constitution
In the Iroquois Constitution, wampum has been used by Native Americans for trading, but in this context, what else does it represent?
a promise the lord will honor the constitution
Why does Columbus take specimens of plants he comes across?
he wants to bring unknown plants back t Europe in order to determine their value
What best describes Columbus' purpose for writing "from The Very Brief Relation of the Devastation of the Indians?"
to persuade Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand that his exploration was worth the money
Why did Columbus give the natives hawk's bells and glass beads?
to show them that he was friendly and wouldn't hurt them
What impression of the Americas does Columbus seem to be trying to convey?
that the Americas are a fertile land, ready to be explored
In from The Very Brief Relation of the Devastation of the Indians," according to Las Casas, what event finally drove the Indians of Hispaniola to take up arms against the Spanish?
as a method of self-defense because of their mistreatment by the Spanish
Las Casas mentions that the Spanish make bets or wagers. What are the Spanish soldiers betting on?
who can kill a Native American with the amount of sword strokes
What was Las Casas and what did he do for Native Americans?
first human rights activist, fought for the needs and rights of Native Americans until death, stood up for the Native Americans defining them as men when others defined them as "beasts"
What can be inferred about journal writing from from "The Very Brief Relation of the Devastation of the Indians?"
not necessarily a reliable record of facts, the writer's impressions may color the telling of events, particularly when they are a participant, ones written for publication rather than private use are even less likely to be objective
What did the Puritans' central beliefs include?
human beings exist for the glory of God, predestination and God's redeeming grace, God intervenes in one's daily life
What are some elements of Puritan Plain Style of writing?
short words, direct statements, references to ordinary everyday objects
What is the Central idea of "To My Dear Loving Husband?"
the love the speaker shares with her husband is deep and lasting
Who does the speaker address in an apostrophe in "To My Dear Loving Husband?"
her husband
What does the speaker of "To My Dear Loving Husband" wish since her husband's love is too great for her to repay?
the heavens reward her husband
What does the speaker of "Upon the Burning of Our House" hold responsible for the burning of her house?
God's will
The speaker of "Upon the Burning of Our House" would not describe God as what?
distant
What does the speaker in "Upon the Burning of Our House" most closely associate the afterlife with?
a richly furnished, beautiful home awaiting her arrival
Conceit
an extended metaphor used in as many ways as possible, usually comparing an abstract thought or concept with a domestic or natural image
Who does the speaker in "Huswifery" address?
the Lord
Around what task(s) does "Huswifery" center?
spinning and weaving
What is the central idea of "Huswifery?"
the speaker's desire to receive God's grace
In the first stanza of "Huswifery," how does Taylor develop his extended metaphor?
by comparing parts of his being with parts of a spinning wheel
What is the speaker in "Huswifery" doing when he says, "The clothe therewith mine understanding, will,/ Affections, judgement, conscience, memory/ My words, and actions?"
asking God to guide his thoughts, words, and deeds
In "Upon a Wasp Chilled With Cold," if the wasp's head is the minister of the church, what part of the wasp is the congregation?
the body
In "Upon a Wasp Chilled With Cold" the wasp reviving by the warmth of the sun is a metaphor for what?
a sinner's need for the grace of the Son
As a preacher, Edwards uses his sermon to do what?
frighten his congregation into seizing the opportunity of salvation
What is the central message of Edwards' sermon?
The only hope for salvation is through Christian rebirth (finding Christ)
What contrasting images does Edwards use to describe God's wrath?
fire and water
Edwards compares each of his listeners to "a spider, or some loathsome insect [held] over the fire" in order to stress a human being's what?
powerlessness in comparison to God
According to the final paragraphs in Edwards' sermon, sinners may be able to obtain what?
salvation
What were most writers of the Revolutionary period least concerned with?
religion
What were most writers of the Revolutionary period concerned with?
science, ethics, governments
What did the age of reason emphasize?
science and government
What was not a form of persuasion used by the writers of the Age of Reason?
sermons
What were writers during the Age of Reason concerned with?
life here on earth
Were writings during the Age of Reason private or public?
public
Why were the writers during the Age of Reason inspired?
the revolutionary war, the industrial revolution, new freedoms gained from documents like The Constitution
What unalienable rights are recognized in The Declaration of Independence
life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
What argument logically follows Jefferson's statement that governments are instituted to secure basic human rights?
any form of government that suppresses the people's freedom should by overthrown
From the Declaration of Independence, what can be inferred about Jefferson's general attitude toward revolution?
it is a method of last resort
Why is Jefferson's list of self-evident truths effective in the Declaration of Independence?
it creates a connection between these truths and the colonists' attempts at reconciliation with Britain
In Thomas Paine's Crisis, what general observation does he express in the statement, "What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly?"
if you gain something too easily, it will not seem important to you
What is the main point of Paine's essay?
The colonists must endure
With what does Pain compare America's war against the British?
a thief breaking into a house
To what emotion is Paine appealing when he compares America's relationship with England to the bondage of slavery?
anger
What situation is Paine referring to when he says, "For though the flames of liberty may sometimes cease to shine, the coal can never expire?"
America's oppression under British rule and need to be independent
What passage from The Crisis, Number 1, introduces an anecdote meant to persuade the audience?
"[A] noted one, who kept a tavern at Amboy was standing at his door, with as pretty a child in his hand"
What is the main purpose of Patrick Henry's speech at the Virginia Convention?
persuade the Virginia colonists to enter into war against Britain
What is the "storm" that Patrick Henry predicts is coming?
the war with Britain
What is Patrick Henry implying when he says that his listeners should "Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss?"
the colonies should not trust the promises and gentle words of the British
Which technique of speeches does Henry use in the sentence, "Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?"
rhetorical question
Henry uses a rational argument to convince his readers that what?
the war is inevitable and the colonies must fight
Why does Henry make use of a biblical quotation in his speech?
to appeal to his audience's faith
Which virtue is most difficult for Benjamin Franklin to master in Autobiography?
order
What does Franklin's list of virtues suggest about him?
distracted and preoccupied
When arranging his own virtues, Franklin compares himself to one "who having a garden to weed, does not attempt to eradicate all the bad herbs at once... but works on one of the beds at a time." Which of his own actions does he mean this comparison to illustrate?
trying to master one virtue at a time
What is Franklin's philosophy at the end of his Autobiography?
Happiness comes from the consistent application of virtue
When Franklin says he hopes the convention will "act heartily for the sake of our posterity," he means for the sake of what?
future generations
What experience does the portion of "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" describe?
the horrors slaves faced on transatlantic voyages
Why does Equiano feel that the hardships, some of which he cannot even bear to relate, are "inseparable" from the slave trade?
captives will always resist bondage, slave traders will always institute harsh measures to control the slaves
What was Equiano's main purpose in writing "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano?"
to sway public opinion about slavery
What happens to the captives in "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" who try to get the extra fish the slave traders caught?
they are caught and flogged
In "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," why are the slaves so frightened on learning they must leave the ship?
they fear they will be eaten
What detail from "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano" shows that not every sailor on the slave ship was always cruel to the slaves?
the mariner's giving Equiano the quadrant to look through
What does Amistad mean in Spanish?
friendship
In "Amistad," at a preliminary hearing in a district court, the Africans are charged with "insurrection on the high seas" and the case rapidly dissolves into conflicting claims of property ownership from who?
The Kingdom of Spain, Luis and Montez, and the naval officers responsible for recapturing the slave-ship
In "Amistad," Cinque is credited with being a mighty, and brave warrior and becomes the leader of the Africans. He is credited with killing what?
a ferocious lion
In "Amistad," what does the crew aboard the slave ship do in order to have enough food and other provisions?
deliberately drowns 50 people by throwing them overboard
In "Amistad," during the trial, as the tension mounts, Cinque jumps to his feet, and in the broken English he has learned, cries out over and over again what?
Give us us free
In "Amistad," what is the name of the former president who argues on behalf of the Africans in the Supreme Court?
John Quincy Adams
In "Amistad," during the final scene in the Supreme Court, the defense makes reference to what important document and draws comparisons to the African's plight and the American forefathers?
Declaration of Independence
In "Amistad," the where is the Lomboko Slave Fortress that is destroyed at the end of the movie by British Warships located?
Sierra Leone
In "Amistad," what was the Supreme Court's finding of the evidence that was brought against Cinque and the other enslaved Africans
they were not slaves and therefore, cannot be considered merchandise and need to be returned to Africa
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