Regents Review

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What literary period focused on predestination?

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Puritanism

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What is transcendentalism?

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Transcendentalism is a philosophical movement that advocates for the inherent goodness of people and nature.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message of a text.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the portrayal of a character in literature or drama.

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How can you narrow down answers on the regents MC?

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Slash the trash- get rid of answers that don't make sense.

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What is the main focus of Puritanism?

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The belief in predestination and the inherent sinfulness of humanity.

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What does transcendentalism emphasize about nature?

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It emphasizes the inherent goodness of nature and the belief that individuals can find truth through intuition.

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What is the difference between theme and central idea?

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Theme is the underlying message or insight about life, while central idea is the main point or message of a specific text.

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What are the two types of characterization?

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Direct characterization (explicitly stated) and indirect characterization (revealed through actions, thoughts, and dialogue).

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What strategy can help in understanding a text's central idea?

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Identifying key details and summarizing the main points.