E3H 2023 Sem 1 Final Review - authors and terms

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A brief statement, usually one long sentence, that expresses a general truth about life.

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Aphorism

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Edward Taylor is associated with which group of writers?

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Puritan Writers

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What does the P in SOAPSTone stand for?

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Purpose

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A work with two levels of meaning, a literal one and a symbolic one is called what?

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Allegory

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is known as part of which group of poets?

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Fireside Poets

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What is the definition of satire?

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A genre that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock individuals, society, or institutions.

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Define archetype.

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A typical example of a person or thing; a recurrent symbol or motif in literature.

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What does the term 'hyperbole' refer to?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Identify the main characteristics of Puritan literature.

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Focus on religious themes, moral lessons, and a plain style.

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What is the significance of the Fireside Poets?

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They were a group of 19th-century American poets known for their accessible poetry and themes of nature, love, and American life.