Evaluating a Text's Significance in History: Henry David Thoreau - "Civil Disobedience"

Question 1

Consider the images in the excerpt. Which of the five senses do the images appeal to? hearing✔ sighttouchsmell

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✔ sight

Question 2

The purpose of these images is to criticize those who go to church.✔ compare nature to the sanctity of church.

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✔ compare nature to the sanctity of church.

Question 3

Consider the images in this excerpt. How are the images used to reinforce the meaning of the poem? Check the two best answers.

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They compare the holiness of the clergy to that of the speaker.; They contrast formal church services with nature.

Question 4

What is the central topic of the poem? naturespirituality✔ deathself

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✔ death

Question 5

How does Dickinson’s use of rhyme reflect her interpretation of the traditional ballad form?

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She uses rhyme in a variety of ways to combine the ballad with her own style.

Question 6

Overall, how do the images in the poem “I Could Not Stop for Death” reinforce the meaning of the poem? Check the two boxes that best apply.

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They suggest that death is a journey.; They suggest that death is not to be feared.

Question 7

Overall, how do the images in the poem “Some Keep the Sabbath Going to Church” reinforce the meaning of the poem? Check the two boxes that best apply.

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They suggest that the glories of nature are just as spiritual as a church, if not more so.; They suggest that going to church may not be the best or only route to heaven.

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