Hey guys! I have several review activities for you on this blog. You could start by completing an online practice quiz that I created. It is linked to one of the posts below this one. At the end of that quiz, you should get a screen that shows you which questions you answered correctly, and which you answered incorrectly. It should include the correct answers for the ones you answered incorrectly. Just in case the link doesn't work, I have included another post that shows the questions from this quiz.
After you take that online quiz, go ahead and do the activities in the post titled "More Review!" That review activity will be in the form of comments on the blog.
Please take the time to look over your classmates comments to the review activities. Help each other out. If you KNOW that someone responded to something incorrectly, be a friend and help out by posting a comment that respectfully corrects an error that you are certain about.
Keep in mind that you will be allowed to use notes that you jot from this review, so keep your notebook handy!
Please email me with any questions you have.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Online Quiz
Use the following link to take a quiz I made that will test your level of understanding for the New England Renaissance unit.
http://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=dxb4ee1711186242
http://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=dxb4ee1711186242
More Review!
If you finish the quiz really early (or if it doesn't work), complete the following review activities. Then, browse through your classmates' comments and add information where needed to support each others' understandings of the material. Feel free to email me with any questions you have! (my email address is sampsome@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us)
Remember that if you finish the review early, you may work on finishing your work on the Poe and Hawthorne assignments.
Sentence Practice
Post a comment that includes the following sentences in the comment with a slash between the SUBJECT and the PREDICATE of the sentence.
Remember that if you finish the review early, you may work on finishing your work on the Poe and Hawthorne assignments.
Sentence Practice
Post a comment that includes the following sentences in the comment with a slash between the SUBJECT and the PREDICATE of the sentence.
- Jessica's blue sneakers smelled really bad.
- I left my backpack at school!
- The fat cat hissed at the puppy.
- Kathy and James were afraid of the results.
- My worst enemy is now my best friend.
Sentence Parts Practice
Post a separate comment that identifies the DIRECT OBJECT and INDIRECT OBJECT in each of the following sentences (if there are any).
- He bought the flowers for his mom.
- Jared left his coat at Amber's house.
- I helped Greg find his book.
- I gave Molly my notes.
- Don't give me that crap!
Vocabulary Practice
Post a separate comment that identifies the correct vocabulary term (you will use some more than once) for each of the following:
- Oh, Love, why are you so mysterious?!
- Similes, metaphors, and personification are examples of this.
- Words that have more than one meaning are examples of this (like the words "gay," "cool," and bright.")
- My __________ of that poem showed my teacher that I understand what the poem was saying, and that I had developed my own meaning.
- When a sentence in a poem continues onto more than one poetic line, it is called _________.
- The rhythm, beat, and cadence of poetry that is created by syllable patterns is called ______.
- A section or "unit" of a poem is called a _________.
- This is a word that refers to metrical writing, poetry in general, or a part of a poem.
- Iambic pentameter is one type of poetic ________.
- This example of figurative language involves a character speaking or addressing someone or something that is not physically present.
Quiz Questions in Case of Website Malfunction
Test name: New England Renaissance
Question 1 of 20
The four main categories of Transcendental thought are...
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 | A) | Self-Reliance, Conformity and "blending in," meaningful spirituality, and respect/appreciation of nature. |
| B) | Self-Reliance, Non-conformity/rejection of government, meaningful spirituality, and respect/appreciation of nature. |
| C) | Reliance on others, Non-conformity/rejection of government, meaningful spirituality, and respect/appreciation of nature. |
| D) | Self-Reliance, Non-conformity/rejection of government, meaningful spirituality, and fear of nature. |
Question 2 of 20
Which of the following best describes the TONE of Transcendental writing?
| | |
| A) | Funny, satiric, and witty. |
| B) | Pessimistic, melancholy, and dreary. |
| C) | Uplifting, inspiring, and hopeful. |
| D) | Indifferent, aloof, and detached. |
Question 3 of 20
Why was some Transcendental literature persuasive?
| | |
| A) | Because it expressed a respect for Nature. |
| B) | Because it encouraged citizens to speak out against oppression. |
| C) | Because it was hopeful and cheery. |
| D) | Because it demonstrated meaningful spirituality. |
Question 4 of 20
Who wrote "Civil Disobedience?"
| | |
| A) | Henry David Thoreau |
| B) | Nathaniel Hawthorne |
| C) | Herman Melville |
| D) | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
Question 5 of 20
Who wrote "Self Reliance?"
| | |
| A) | Henry David Thoreau |
| B) | Nathaniel Hawthorne |
| C) | Herman Melville |
| D) | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
Question 6 of 20
Which option includes the names of three Transcendental authors?
| | |
| A) | Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, and Nathaniel Hawthorne |
| B) | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| C) | Mark Twain, Bret Harte, and Jack London |
| D) | Jonathan Edwards, Patrick Henry, and John Smith |
Question 7 of 20
The first poets during the New England Renaissance were called what?
| | |
| A) | Transcendentalists |
| B) | Fire-side poets |
| C) | Russian poets |
| D) | American Gothics |
Question 8 of 20
The New England Renaissance began around what time period?
| | |
| A) | Early 1800s |
| B) | Early 1700s |
| C) | Early 1900s |
| D) | Middle 1600s |
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following best describes the idea of self-reliance?
| | |
| A) | You should never speak up for yourself because it will create conflict, and the Transcendentalists were peaceful. |
| B) | You should work by yourself to understand the government and adjust accordingly. |
| C) | You should be independent, not wait to be told how to act, and realize that you have important things to offer to the community. |
| D) | You should utilize violence to get your point across when nothing otherwise seems to be effective at communicating your message. |
Question 10 of 20
Which of the following best describes the writing style of transcendental writing
| | |
| A) | Simple diction and syntax; basic descriptions, and straightforward details. |
| B) | Intricate (complex) diction and syntax, vivid descriptions, and heavy use of figurative language. |
| C) | Basic diction and syntax, vivid descriptions, and use of dialect and slang. |
| D) | Intricate (complex) diction and syntax, vivid descriptions, and creation of an eerie/spooky mood. |
Question 11 of 20
Two things that the Transcendentalists and American Gothic authors agreed on were...
| | |
| A) | That humans were inherently good, and that structure was necessary. |
| B) | That nature was wonderful, and that religion was helpful for peace. |
| C) | That the government and wealthy citizens are greedy, and that organized religion can be harmful. |
| D) | That humans are capable of great things, and that mental illness is interesting. |
Question 12 of 20
Which of the following is NOT something that Gothic authors wrote about?
| | |
| A) | The goodness of humanity |
| B) | Irrational versus rational thoughts |
| C) | The darkness of the human mind |
| D) | Fear and deceit of human kind |
Question 13 of 20
Which of the following best describes the mood of American Gothic writing?
| | |
| A) | Eerie, scary, spooky, and pessimistic. |
| B) | Depressing, melancholy, and gloomy. |
| C) | Hopeful, idealistic, and optimistic. |
| D) | Unattached, uninterested, and bored. |
Question 14 of 20
What similarities can be noticed in the writing styles of the Transcendentalists and the American Gothics?
| | |
| A) | They both used simple syntax and straightforward language. |
| B) | They both use intricate syntax and vivid descriptions. |
| C) | They both use rhetorical devices and dialect. |
| D) | They both use familiar details, and simple diction. |
Question 15 of 20
What was the main difference between the writing styles of the Transcendentalists and the American Gothics?
| | |
| A) | The Transcendentalists had melancholy tones, and the Gothics had intense tones. |
| B) | The Transcendentalists had hopeful and sentimental tones, and the Gothics has eerie and spooky tones. |
| C) | The Transcendentalists didn't use characters in their writing, and the Gothics did. |
| D) | The Transcendentalists used rhyme in their poems, and the Gothics didn't. |
Question 16 of 20
Which of the following authors is NOT a Gothic author?
| | |
| A) | Nathaniel Hawthorne |
| B) | Edgar Allan Poe |
| C) | Emily Dickenson |
| D) | Herman Melville |
Question 17 of 20
What is the difference between TONE and MOOD?
| | |
| A) | Tone is the attitudes of the author as he or she writes, and mood is the feelings and responses of the reader as he or she reads. |
| B) | Tone is the writing style shown by the author as he or she writes, and mood is the way the piece is written. |
| C) | Tone is the atmosphere of the text that the reader feels, and mood is the imagery used in the text. |
| D) | Tone is the formal quality of the writing, and mood is the informal quality of the writing. |
Question 18 of 20
Which of the following is a NOUN?
| | |
| A) | Walking |
| B) | Fluffy |
| C) | When |
| D) | Unicorn |
Question 19 of 20
In the following sentence, the word "quickly" is what?
Grandma drove quickly away from the lemonade stand.
Grandma drove quickly away from the lemonade stand.
| | |
| A) | Preposition |
| B) | Adverb |
| C) | Adjective |
| D) | Noun |
Question 20 of 20
Which of the following words is a PREPOSITION?
| | |
| A) | Before |
| B) | Sent |
| C) | Brought |
| D) | Because |
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