6. The following words share a denotative meaning. Which one has a negative connotation? (1 point)
confident
certain
decisive
demanding ~
7. Read the following Chippewa song. Identify its purpose.
A loon I thought it was
But it was
My love's
splashing oar. (1 point)
to persuade
to inform
to express ~
to analyze
8. Which of the following statements about early American and Colonial literature is true? (1 point)
The literature primarily centers on religious themes.
The voices of women and minorities are absent from this period.
Early American and Colonial literature did not exist before the printing press.
Different authors share similar purposes and genres. ~
9. Which of the following is NOT a primary source from the early American and Colonial period? (1 point)
Of Plymouth Plantation
"To My Dear and Loving Husband"
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
the writings of Captain John Smith ~
10. Which of the following phrases best defines stanza? (1 point)
repeated sounds across lines of poetry
a poem's cadence, pace, or ongoing momentum
a collection of lines in a poem ~
a steady rhyme scheme
1. I wrote the account of my voyage across the sea on the Mayflower.
A William Bradford
2. My persuasive writing opposed reconciliation with Great Britain.
E Thomas Paine
3. My writing style includes rhyming couplets.
C Anne Bradstreet
4. In 1776, when others were hesitant, I drafted the grievances of the Colonies.
F Thomas Jefferson
5. My account of the Middle Passage created a new genre of narratives.
D Olaudah Equiano
6. The following words share a denotative meaning. Which one has a negative connotation?
D demanding
7. Read the following Chippewa song. Identify its purpose.
A loon I thought it was
But it was
My love's
splashing oar
C to express
8. Which of the following statements about early American and Colonial literature is true?
D Different authors share similar purposes and genres.
9. Which of the following is a primary source from early American and colonial literature?
C "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Johnathan Edwards
10. Which of the following phrases best defines stanza?
C a collection of lines in a poem.
11. Short Answer Essay: The author is Olaudah Equiano. All you have to do is explain and support why you know he is the one who wrote it. (His style of writing and the content of what you read in the passage.)
12. Short Answer Essay: Choose two authors from the early American and Colonial period. (William Bradford, Anne Bradstreet, Olaudah Equiano, Thomas Paine, or Thomas Jefferson) Explain what each author wrote and compare them to each other.
Remember to use ACES. Answer the question. Cite. (page numbers/sources) Explain. State the answer again in a different way.
Good Luck!
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Early American and Colonial Literature Test ^^
I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE "Honor Code" to be honest, that's just dumb! :/
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yes mommy
Read the following passage. In 3–5 sentences, identify who wrote it. Support your choice with details about the content or style of the passage.
"One day, when all our people were gone out to their works as usual, and only I and my dear sister were left to mind the house, two men and a woman got over our walls, and in a moment seized us both, and, without giving us time to cry out, or make resistance, they stopped our mouths, and ran off with us into the nearest wood. Here they tied our hands, and continued to carry us as far as they could, till night came on, when we reached a small house, where the robbers halted for refreshment, and spent the night. We were then unbound, but were unable to take any food; and, being quite overpowered by fatigue and grief, our only relief was some sleep, which allayed our misfortune for a short time. The next morning we left the house, and continued travelling all the day. For a long time we had kept the woods, but at last we came into a road which I believed I knew. I had now some hopes of being delivered; for we had advanced but a little way before I discovered some people at a distance, on which I began to cry out for their assistance; but my cries had no other effect than to make them tie me faster and stop my mouth, and then they put me into a large sack."
The author of this passage is Olaudah Equiano. This passage is about his coming to America. I know it is olaudah Equiano because it is in a narrative style.
You need answers? I'll tell you them!
1-A Bradford
2-E Paine
3-C Bradstreet
4-F Jefferson
5-D Equiano
6- need replaces wants for air
7- express because it's expressing someone's looks
8-not true? The printing press
9- primary sources (autobiography is an example)
10- the effect of the poetry seems to give a momentum to the poem
11 and 12 are essay questions. Please do your own work on those so you don't get caught for plagiarism!!!
I only posted the test answers to reassure kids or help someone if their grade is poor.
These answers are 100% as long as the test did not change from school to school.....
Keep trying! You'll do great this school year!