09/30/2025 Thoreau "Walden- Where I Lived ..."

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What are the key beliefs of Thoreau's philosophy as mentioned in the review?

• Simple living

• Deliberate living

• Self-sufficiency

• All of the above

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What is the meaning of this Metaphor?

"Time is Money."

• Time is not important.

• Time is expensive and valuable.

• Time is Gold.

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What is Thoreau comparing?

• His imagination and dreams = buying real estate

• He 'purchases' farms in his mind without actual ownership

• His thoughts and ideas = physical property

• His experiences and memories = real estate transactions

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Why does Thoreau use this metaphor?

• To show the value of imagination

• To demonstrate freedom

• To critique materialism

• To emphasize ownership

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Hey there! Can you guess how the analogy 'Time is a river' showcases the continuous flow of time?

• By comparing time to a river, we can see its constant movement and unending nature.

• By comparing time to a river, we can see its clear and transparent qualities.

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What does Thoreau's timing of starting his abode in the woods on Independence Day symbolize?

• Personal independence from society's expectations

• Freedom from materialism and conformity

• True American values of self-reliance

• All of the above

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What does Thoreau describe in Walden?

• His experience of living at Walden Pond

• His philosophy of individualism

• His opinion on the ideal lifestyle

• His analysis of literary nonfiction

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What are the benefits of using metaphors according to the text?

• They simplify complex ideas

• They make writing longer

• They confuse the reader

• They are only for poetry

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Jana's dark eyes were fish swimming behind her tinted glasses.

What is meant by this metaphor?

• Jana's eyes moved smoothly back and forth like fish in the water.

• Jana had something in her eye--maybe a fish?

• Jana had a hard time seeing through her dark glasses.

• Jana is really a cat waiting to eat a fish.

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