"President Lincoln's Declaration of Emancipation, January 1, 1863 by Frances E. W. Harper
It shall flash through coming ages,
It shall light the distant years;
And eyes now dim with sorrow
Shall be brighter through their tears
It shall flush the mountain ranges,
And the valleys shall grow bright;
It shall bathe the hills in radiance,
And crown their brows with light
It shall flood with golden splendor
All the huts of Caroline;
And the sun-kissed brow of labor
With lustre new shall shine.
It shall gild the gloomy prison,
Darkened by the nation's crime,
Where the dumb and patient millions
Wait the better-coming time.
By the light that gilds their prison
They shall see its mouldering key;
And the bolts and bars shall vibrate
With the triumphs of the free.
Though the morning seemed to linger
O'er the hill-tops far away,
Now the shadows bear the promise
Of the quickly coming day.
Soon the mists and murky shadows
Shall be fringed with crimson light,
And the glorious dawn freedom
Break refulgent on the sight.
2. The speaker uses literal description to show:
A) the effects of President Lincoln's Declaration of Emancipation.
B) an audience listening to a speech they care about.
C) the sun casting light on hills.*
D) people being put into prison.
3. How is the poem an analogy?
A) It reveals the way the Emancipation Proclamation improved Americans' lives for years, just like the way the sun cast light on the dark earth.**
B) It shows how learning how something works can make it more clear, just like the way sunlight makes things clear.
C) It depicts the way the President wanted everyone to admire the American landscape.
D) It is about the way the Emancipation Proclamation made people feel stuck, as if they were in prison.
4. Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the sixth stanza?
A) the day is coming over the hills, but shadows are still darkening the immediate surroundings.
B) the morning is lingering over the landscape, and shadows grow darker.
C) the day will be coming soon, but the shadows are somehow remaining despite the sun.
D) it seems like the morning is not coming soon, but the shadows reveal that the day is coming quickly.***
5. Which of the following words from the poem has a negative connotation?
A) splendor
B) vibrate
C) murky***
D) fringed
6. I'm not gonna ask for the answer since this is an essay question, but what does connotation and denotation mean? Could you provide examples of it please? Thank you!
1. I sit on the bank in my special place,
2. Feel the breeze that lifts my hair,
3. And watch the ripples run across the river.
4. It is so peaceful here.
5. Deep enough to justify a fishing pole,
6. Quiet enogh for my every thought,
7. The perfect place to contemplate
8. The world and my place in it.
9. Downstream, though, the river changes
10. From the one I know.
11. Its calm flow reaches rocky shallows
12. And starts to caper like a kitten
13. Darting and chasing shadows among the stones.
14. The river leaves the shallows at a run,
15. Rushing faster and faster--
16. A wildcat roaring past steep banks
17. And wild, wet rocks.
18. It claws and crashes in a furious flood,
19. Foaming and sptting as its fury is subdued
20. In the soothing depths of dark, still pools.
21. Tired and tamed by the journey,
22. The river transforms itself again.
23. Its power abates and it seems to move
24. With deliberation, slower and wiser,
25. Past towns that mark its passing and then
26. Go about their buisness.
27. One by one the towns pass by,
28. And the banks give way
29. To borders of salt-smelling mud marsh.
30. Without need for senseless shows of strength.
31. The river relaxes like an aging lion,
32. Done with the hunt and ready for rest.
33. The water slows until it reaches its destiny,
34. A place not too different from mine,
35. Where the water stretches to meet the sky-
36. Where others just like me use mirrored steam
37. To fish and contemplate
38. The world and their place in it.
9.Which line in the poem contains a simile?
A) Line 9
B) Line 16
c) Line 24
D) Line 31***
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D) It is line 31.
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2. The speaker uses literal description to show:
C) the sun casting light on hills.
3. How is the poem an analogy?
A) It reveals the way the Emancipation Proclamation improved Americans' lives for years, just like the way the sun cast light on the dark earth.
4. Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the sixth stanza?
D) it seems like the morning is not coming soon, but the shadows reveal that the day is coming quickly.
5. Which of the following words from the poem has a negative connotation?
C) murky
6. Connotation refers to the emotional association or secondary meaning attached to a word, beyond its literal or dictionary definition. Denotation, on the other hand, refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word. Here are examples:
- Connotation: The word "home" may have positive connotations, suggesting comfort, security, and warmth.
- Denotation: The word "home" simply refers to a place where someone lives.
- Connotation: The word "snake" may have negative connotations, suggesting danger or deceit.
- Denotation: The word "snake" refers to a long, legless reptile.
- Connotation: The word "stubborn" may have negative connotations, suggesting inflexibility or obstinacy.
- Denotation: The word "stubborn" refers to someone who is unwilling to change their opinion or behavior.
9. Which line in the poem contains a simile?
D) Line 31
2. The speaker uses literal description to show:
A) the effects of President Lincoln's Declaration of Emancipation.
To determine the answer to this question, we need to analyze the poem and identify the instances where the speaker uses literal descriptions. The literal descriptions in the poem focus on the effects of President Lincoln's Declaration of Emancipation. The speaker describes how the declaration will "flash through coming ages" and "light the distant years," how it will "flush the mountain ranges" and "light up the valleys," and how it will "gild the gloomy prison" and give hope to the "dumb and patient millions." Therefore, the correct answer is A) the effects of President Lincoln's Declaration of Emancipation.
3. How is the poem an analogy?
A) It reveals the way the Emancipation Proclamation improved Americans' lives for years, just like the way the sun cast light on the dark earth.
To understand how the poem is an analogy, we need to examine its overall theme and compare it to something else. In this case, the poem is comparing the Emancipation Proclamation to the sun casting light on the dark earth. The speaker describes how the proclamation will bring a new dawn of freedom, just as the rising sun brings light and brightness. This analogy emphasizes the positive impact the Emancipation Proclamation will have on the lives of Americans. Therefore, the correct answer is A) It reveals the way the Emancipation Proclamation improved Americans' lives for years, just like the way the sun cast light on the dark earth.
4. Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the sixth stanza?
D) it seems like the morning is not coming soon, but the shadows reveal that the day is coming quickly.
To paraphrase a stanza, we need to rephrase its meaning in simpler terms. The sixth stanza suggests that while it may seem like the morning is taking a long time to arrive, the shadows indicate that the day is approaching rapidly. This paraphrase captures the essence of the stanza, highlighting the contrast between the delay of the morning and the impending arrival of daylight. Therefore, the correct answer is D) it seems like the morning is not coming soon, but the shadows reveal that the day is coming quickly.
5. Which of the following words from the poem has a negative connotation?
C) murky
To determine the connotation of a word, we need to consider its underlying meaning and associated emotions. In this context, the word "murky" refers to something dark, unclear, or cloudy. This word carries a negative connotation because it suggests a lack of clarity or transparency. Therefore, the correct answer is C) murky.
6. Connotation refers to the emotional and cultural associations that a word carries, while denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word. Here are examples of connotation and denotation:
- Denotation: The word "home" refers to a place where a person lives.
- Connotation: The word "home" conveys warmth, comfort, and a sense of belonging.
- Denotation: The word "snake" refers to a legless reptile.
- Connotation: The word "snake" can connote deceitfulness or danger.
- Denotation: The word "rose" refers to a fragrant flower.
- Connotation: The word "rose" conveys beauty, love, and romance.
Connotation adds layers of meaning beyond the literal definition and can vary based on personal experiences and cultural contexts.