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Emily Dickinson's Poetry — Unit test Answers

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In "The Author to Her Book", the main reason Bradstreet uses inversion is to

A
enhance the structure within a line.
B
complete a thought in a succinct way.
C
complete the rhyme scheme.
D
enhance the poem's overall structure.
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Which statement best describes the thematic difference between "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

A
Bradstreet's poem praises the care that goes into writing, while Wheatley's poem praises gratitude for God’s creation.
B
Bradstreet's poem praises the love between a mother and child, while Wheatley's poem praises love for nature.
C
Bradstreet's poem praises the work of raising children, while Wheatley's poem praises the importance of music.
D
Bradstreet praises loving gestures in a family, while Wheatley's poem praises the value of a good night’s rest.
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Which best states the structure of the section entitled “Solitude” in Walden?

A
Thoreau describes a sequence of events he enjoys at night, and then compares himself to others who do not understand his pleasure in being alone in nature.
B
Thoreau compares the nighttime and daytime landscapes, and then concludes that they are alike, much as all people are alike.
C
Thoreau describes the effect that being alone in the evening has on him, and then describes the effect the same circumstance has on a friend of his.
D
Thoreau explains that whatever concerns he has had during the day are resolved by a walk in the evening, and then advises other people to follow his example.
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Read the excerpt from Walden.Sympathy with the fluttering alder and poplar leaves almost takes away my breath; yet, like the lake, my serenity is rippled but not ruffled. These small waves raised by the evening wind are as remote from storm as the smooth reflecting surface.How does the excerpt support Thoreau’s view on solitude?

A
It suggests that the natural world is the only place to be alone.
B
It indicates that when alone in nature, nothing can disturb his calm.
C
It shows that sitting by the lake increases his feeling of isolation.
D
It demonstrates that movements in nature create anxiety in humans.
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Based on the Declaration of Independence, which statement best describes the founding fathers’ view on the role of government?

A
All forms of government are oppressive and limit people’s rights.
B
Government is necessary in any society to protect the rights of the citizens.
C
A government should never be led by a king or a royal family.
D
A government must be disbanded if it does not reflect the will of all its citizens.
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Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?

A
White male colonists have certain rights that can never be taken away.
B
The king has failed to protect the basic rights of White male colonists.
C
The king has treated all colonists unfairly in many ways.
D
The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain’s tyrannical rule.
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Read the statement. The government of England is subjecting the American colonists to laws that take away their unalienable rights.This statement is the Declaration of Independence’s

A
major premise.
B
minor premise.
C
conclusion.
D
body.
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Read the excerpt from “Conclusion” in Walden.The surface of the earth is soft and impressible by the feet of men; and so with the paths which the mind travels. How worn and dusty, then, must be the highways of the world, how deep the ruts of tradition and conformity! I did not wish to take a cabin passage, but rather to go before the mast and on the deck of the world, for there I could best see the moonlight amid the mountains. I do not wish to go below now.Which best describes the purpose of the imagery in the excerpt?

A
It encourages readers to experience Thoreau’s work as if they are taking a journey around the world.
B
It illustrates Thoreau’s goal to continue exploring the world around him in a unique and fulfilling way.
C
It encourages readers to embark on their own worldly exploration after they finish Thoreau’s book.
D
It illustrates the physical and emotional difficulties Thoreau had while living in the world of nature.
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Read the introduction to Griffin’s personal narrative, “Saving Up.”When I was fifteen, I asked my mom if I could go visit my cousin, who lived across the country. “If you can [WOL] up enough babysitting money to pay for half of the plane ticket, I will let you go,” she replied. I [WOL] thrilled!Fill in the blanks in order.

A
save . . . . was
B
save . . . . am
C
saved . . . . was
D
saved . . . . am
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Read the quotation from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden.Every day or two I strolled to the village to hear some of the gossip which is incessantly going on there, circulating either from mouth to mouth, or from newspaper to newspaper, and which, taken in homeopathic doses, was really as refreshing in its way as the rustle of leaves and the peeping of frogs. As I walked in the woods to see the birds and squirrels, so I walked in the village to see the men and boys; instead of the wind among the pines I heard the carts rattle.Which is the best example of a vivid sensory detail?

A
“I strolled to the village”
B
“to hear some of the gossip which is incessantly going on there”
C
“as the rustle of leaves and the peeping of frogs”
D
“As I walked in the woods”
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Read the quotation from "Song of Myself."You will hardly know who I am or what I mean, But I shall be good health to you nevertheless, And filter and fibre your blood. Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged, Missing me one place search another, I stop somewhere waiting for you. Which statement best summarizes the theme that these lines suggest?

A
One should keep striving, even in the face of adversity.
B
The self is complex and an integral part of nature.
C
A clear-eyed vision of one’s strengths is crucial.
D
One should always be faithful to one’s friends.
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Which slogan best describes the overriding cultural belief expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

A
"Peace at Any Cost"
B
"Equal Rights for Slaves"
C
"Unity Against Tyranny"
D
"Fairness for Immigrants"
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Read the third stanza of "Because I Could Not Stop for Death."We passed the School, where Children stroveAt Recess – in the Ring –We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain –We passed the Setting Sun –Why does Dickinson most likely repeat the word “passed” three times in this stanza?

A
The words convey a sense of steady motion.
B
The words indicate the speaker’s loneliness.
C
The words indicate that the carriage is moving quickly.
D
The words show that the speaker is undergoing inner growth.
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What is the couplet pattern in both “The Author to Her Book” and “A Hymn to the Evening”?

A
a pair of two consecutive lines in a poem
B
rhyming lines throughout the poem
C
a pair of simple thought patterns in a poem
D
consecutive pairs of rhyming lines
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Which statement best describes the rhythm of "Song of Myself"?

A
The poem is completely without rhythm or cadence.
B
An underlying consistent rhythm is present, but the lines mask it.
C
The rhythm is very similar to the rhythm of everyday speech.
D
Some stanzas have a definite rhyme scheme, while others do not.

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