American Literature Quiz 28 (20 MCQs)

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1. Over-exaggeration used for effect
2. " ..... approach thy grave, / Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch / About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams."
3. Which of the following authors included Enlightenment ideals in their political writing?
4. A theme discussed in the story is:
5. "Tell Tale Heart" and "Thank You Ma'am" are examples of what type of literature?
6. Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements
7. What profession was Benjamin Franklin's father determined to have him pursue?
8. The legend of good women talks about
9. The narrative of Huckleberry Finn is from the point of view of:
10. The following excerpt is from which 19th century poem? "And breathless darkness, and the narrow house, Make thee to shudder, and grow sick at heart; Go fourth under the open sky and listen To Nature's teachings .....
11. One who rebels or rises against authority; rising in revolt, refusing to accept authority
12. How many lines are in each stanza of The Raven?
13. Transportation became easier from 1790-1830 with the development of .....
14. A character that is used as a contrast to the main character to highlight certain qualities of the main character
15. Beloved
16. The overall feeling or emotion the author establishes by the choice of words and language, the actions of the characters, and the setting
17. What is the compound direct object in this sentence?:I am making cookies, guacamole, and pudding for the advisory party.
18. If something is tedious, we might also say it is .....
19. Identify the item that indicates the part of speech of the word "heresy."
20. The story especially affects: