Flashcard on American Literature Unit 1

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What does the "cradle" in Whitman’s poem symbolize?

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The continuity of life and death

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In "Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking," what does the bird's song symbolize?

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The loss of love and the emergence of poetic inspiration

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The setting of the poem “Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking,” is primarily associated with: A crowded city, A seashore, A dark forest, A mountain top

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A seashore

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In Dickinson’s poem, "The Last Night That She Lived” what is the central theme?

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The acceptance of death

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What does Dickinson highlight about the experience of death in “The Last Night That She Lived”?

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The indifference of the world to individual loss

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What does apple-picking symbolize in the poem?

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The burden of life's work and impending death

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What literary device is frequently used in "After Apple-Picking"?

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Allegory

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What is the tone of "Cambridge Ladies"?

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Satirical

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According to Cummings, the "Cambridge Ladies" lack:

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Intellectual depth

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What does El Salvador symbolize in the poem?

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Political oppression and violence