Final Exam Flashcards
What is the mood at the opening of speak?
Loneliness
Who wrote speak?
Laurie Halse Anderson
How does Melinda feel about her tree project in the beginning?
She feels that it is too easy.
At school, where does Melinda take refuge(her hiding spot)?
In an unused janitors closet.
What happens at the conclusion of the book?(the resolution)
Melinda is able to complete her art project. She is able to acknowledge that the rape was not her fault and she begins to tell Mr. Freeman what happened.
Who is the author of Self Reliance?
Ralph Waldo Anderson
Which line best reinforces the transcendentalist’s ideas of non-conformity?
“Imitation is suicide.”
According to Emerson, which truth which we accept?
The place that providence has found us…?
Describe the tone of Self Reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The tone is persuasive and uplifting.
“…(plot of ground) which is given to him to till.” What does this quote mean from Self Reliance?
The circumstances one is born with.
“Trust thyself… iron string?” What does Ralph Waldo Emerson mean?
Trust yourself and you will be strong.
Who is the author of Civil Disobedience?
Henry David Thoreau.
When Thoreau says “government is best which governs not at all” what does he mean?
Even though the government’s job is to govern, they should not govern at all, making this phrase a paradox.
Why does majority rule in democracy?
The majority is not always right, they are usually stronger though.
If people want a better government, they should….
Speak out about the kind of government they want.
What is Thoreau’s final ethical appeal to the reader?
To call government to recognize the individual’s authority.
Who wrote The Raven?
Edgar Allan Poe.
What literary devices does Poe use in The Raven?
personification, repetition, alliteration, allusion, onamotapeia.
What affect is the repetition in the Raven supposed to have?
To build suspense and show the speaker is going crazy.
How did Benjamin Franklin go about his quest for moral perfection?
Ben made a chart in order to perfect each of his principles.
List of Ben Franklin’s principles…
Temperance: “Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.”
Order: “Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have its time.”
Resolution: “Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.”
Frugality: “Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; i.e., waste nothing.”
Moderation: “Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.”
Industry: “Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.”
Cleanliness: “Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation.”
Tranquility: “Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.”
Silence: “Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.”
Sincerity: “Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.”
Justice: “Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.”
Chastity: “Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another’s peace or reputation.”
Humility: “Imitate Jesus and Socrates.”
What did Ben Franklin mean when he said, “One today is worth two tomorrows.”?
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
What is aphorism?
Aphorism is a statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise
and witty manner. The term is often applied to philosophical, moral and
literary principles.
How long did Franklin think it would take to master it?
13 months
