Set I Notes: Flashcards (1)

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Who was Maya Angelou?

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Maya Angelou was a renowned poet, civil rights leader, and professor of literature. She was the first Black streetcar conductor, the first female inaugural poet in U.S. presidential history, and the first Black woman on the quarter. She won 3 Grammy awards for spoken word albums and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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What is the significance of Maya Angelou's poem 'Still I Rise'?

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'Still I Rise' is a lyrical poem that uses anaphora and rhetorical questions to convey the speaker's indomitable spirit and ability to transcend systemic barriers.

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is a rhetorical device involving the repetition of key words or phrases that are essential to the theme of the text. In 'Still I Rise,' Angelou uses 'I rise, I rise, I rise.'

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What is the significance of Paul Laurence Dunbar in African American literature?

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Paul Laurence Dunbar was the first African American to achieve national prominence and was instrumental in establishing Black dialect as a respected literary form. He inspired writers of the Harlem Renaissance and Maya Angelou.

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What is the allegory in Dunbar's 'Sympathy'?

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The allegory in 'Sympathy' is the metaphor of 'the caged bird,' which symbolizes systemic oppression.

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What is the writer's craft technique used by Dunbar in 'The Mask'?

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In 'The Mask,' Dunbar explores reaction formation, a psychological response that protects the ego from painful emotions by masking them with the opposite emotion.

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Who was Crispus Attucks?

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Crispus Attucks was the first American to die in the Revolutionary War during the Boston Massacre, which was caused by the Boston Tea Party.

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What was the First Rhode Island Regiment?

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The First Rhode Island Regiment was the first African-American infantry unit in the Continental Army of the USA, established in 1778.

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What was the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment?

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The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment was one of the first Black regiments in the Union Army during the Civil War. Their bravery in battle helped challenge racial prejudices and paved the way for the enlistment of over 180,000 African American soldiers.