CCP American Lit. Final Exam Review

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What major American war during the mid-19th century influenced many writers?

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The Civil War.

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Who was the poet born in 1849 known for her contributions to American literature?

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Emma Lazarus.

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How did the Romantic movement respond to the Enlightenment?

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Romanticists argued that the world could not be understood by rationality alone; emotion and intuition played a role as well.

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Which poem represents the opportunity America presented to the tired and sick of the world?

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Lawyer.

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What literary movement emphasized emotion and individualism over reason?

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Romanticism.

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Which American poet is known for the line 'I celebrate myself, and sing myself'?

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Walt Whitman.

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What is the significance of 'The New Colossus' in American literature?

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It symbolizes America's welcoming nature to immigrants.

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Who is considered the father of American literature?

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Mark Twain.

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What is a key characteristic of Transcendentalism?

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The belief in the inherent goodness of people and nature.

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Which author wrote 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?

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Washington Irving.