Unit 3: Literature of the American Renaissance Test Review

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A poetic device where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz' or 'clang'.

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What is repetition in poetry?

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A poetic device that involves repeating words or phrases to emphasize a concept or theme.

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How does Thoreau view contemporary communication tools?

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He regards them as largely unimportant and distracting.

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What punctuation mark is frequently used in Emily Dickinson's poetry?

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The dash.

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What is free verse?

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A form of poetry that does not adhere to a specific meter or rhyme scheme.

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What is alliteration?

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A poetic device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of words in close proximity.

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What is metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of the dash in Dickinson's poetry?

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It creates pauses and emphasizes certain phrases, contributing to the poem's rhythm and meaning.

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What is the main theme of Walt Whitman's 'Song of Myself'?

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The celebration of the self and the interconnectedness of all individuals.

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What is the role of nature in Transcendentalism?

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Nature is seen as a source of inspiration and a means to connect with the divine.