English III 127 Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
List two positive results of the War Between the States.
A
- It settled the issue of slavery
- The Union was not severed
2
Q
Give five reasons why the War Between the States was costly.
A
- Thousands died.
- It cost millions of dollars.
- Years of poverty and sadness followed.
- It broke friendships.
- It sundered families.
3
Q
“The sadder light than waning moon.”
A
decreasing
4
Q
“Its mute and ominous prophecy, …”
A
threatening
5
Q
“A portent seeming less than threat, …”
A
a sign
6
Q
“Impatient down the stanchion rows…”
A
framework
7
Q
“The cock his crested helmet bent…”
A
head
8
Q
“And down his querulous challenge sent.”
A
fretful
9
Q
“A night made hoary with the swarm….”
A
white
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