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PCC Reynolds Intro to Literature Test 3
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Theme of The Raven Ans: Mournful and never-ending
remembrance
Literary devices in The Raven Ans: · Symbolism (death)
· Alliteration
· Anaphora (repetition)
Characteristics of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ans: · His work Nature set
the groundwork for Transcendentalism, and it became their "bible"
· Humans are "gods in ruins"
· "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string"
Who said, "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string"
Ans: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Who created transcendentalism? Ans: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Philosopher known for work with transcendentalism? Ans:
Emmanuel Kant
3 tenants of transcendentalism Ans: 1. Man is naturally good and
divinity is achievable
2. Promote benefits of communing with nature
3. Focus on non-conformity and individuality
Characteristics of Henry David Thoreau Ans: · Follower of Emerson
· Practitioner of transcendentalism
Who wrote the Walden Experiment Ans: Henry David Thoreau
Theme of the Walden Experiment Ans: Self-reliance
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Purpose of the Walden Experiment Ans: Transcendental worldview
in practice
Worldviews seen in the Walden Experiment Ans: -View of mankind
-View of wisdom
-View of life
What does the Walden Experiment cover? Ans: Covers his time
living at Walden Pond near Concord, MA (2 years)
Characteristics of Walt Whitman Ans: · Radical poet of
transcendentalism
· First major modern poet
· Introduced the free verse
· Leaves of Grass became the most influential work of modern
poetry
Who wrote Leaves of Grass? Ans: Walt Whitman
Who was the first major modern poet? Ans: Walt Whitman
Who introduced the free verse? Ans: Walt Whitman
Who wrote A Noiseless, Patient Spider? Ans: Walt Whitman
Theme of A Noiseless, Patient Spider Ans: -Searching for
attachment
Literary devices in A Noiseless, Patient Spider Ans: · Extended
metaphor
-Spider = searching for soul
Genre of A Noiseless, Patient Spider Ans: Free verse
Who wrote When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer? Ans: Walt
Whitman
Literary devices in When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer Ans: ·
Genre: Free verse
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PCC Reynolds Intro to Literature Test 3
Questions with Correct Answers 100%
Verified Questions and Correct Answers
Theme of The Raven Ans: Mournful and never-ending
remembrance
Literary devices in The Raven Ans: · Symbolism (death)
· Alliteration
· Anaphora (repetition)
Characteristics of Ralph Waldo Emerson Ans: · His work Nature set
the groundwork for Transcendentalism, and it became their "bible"
· Humans are "gods in ruins"
· "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string"
Who said, "Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string"
Ans: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Who created transcendentalism? Ans: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Philosopher known for work with transcendentalism? Ans:
Emmanuel Kant
3 tenants of transcendentalism Ans: 1. Man is naturally good and
divinity is achievable
2. Promote benefits of communing with nature
3. Focus on non-conformity and individuality
Characteristics of Henry David Thoreau Ans: · Follower of Emerson
· Practitioner of transcendentalism
Who wrote the Walden Experiment Ans: Henry David Thoreau
Theme of the Walden Experiment Ans: Self-reliance
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Purpose of the Walden Experiment Ans: Transcendental worldview
in practice
Worldviews seen in the Walden Experiment Ans: -View of mankind
-View of wisdom
-View of life
What does the Walden Experiment cover? Ans: Covers his time
living at Walden Pond near Concord, MA (2 years)
Characteristics of Walt Whitman Ans: · Radical poet of
transcendentalism
· First major modern poet
· Introduced the free verse
· Leaves of Grass became the most influential work of modern
poetry
Who wrote Leaves of Grass? Ans: Walt Whitman
Who was the first major modern poet? Ans: Walt Whitman
Who introduced the free verse? Ans: Walt Whitman
Who wrote A Noiseless, Patient Spider? Ans: Walt Whitman
Theme of A Noiseless, Patient Spider Ans: -Searching for
attachment
Literary devices in A Noiseless, Patient Spider Ans: · Extended
metaphor
-Spider = searching for soul
Genre of A Noiseless, Patient Spider Ans: Free verse
Who wrote When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer? Ans: Walt
Whitman
Literary devices in When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer Ans: ·
Genre: Free verse
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