000 10/20/2025 Unit 2, Weeks 1-2 Review

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What are the key literary techniques studied in Walt Whitman's poetry?

• Free Verse

• Cataloging

• Diction Analysis

• All of the above

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When used to refer to a poetic technique, the word catalog refers to - 

• two related lines of poetry that rhyme
• a list of related people, places or events
• a comparison between two unlike things
• a reference to another work of literature

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According to the image, what is one of the main ideas of Thoreau's philosophy?

• Individual conscience should guide actions

• Community is more important than individuality

• Breaking laws is never justified

• Living in luxury leads to happiness

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Argumentative Writing Structure: True or False? The evidence, counter-claim, and rebuttal can be presented in separate Body paragraphs.

• True

• False

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What is Civil Disobedience?

• Peacefully breaking unjust laws to create change

• A form of artistic expression

• A method of self-reliance

• A philosophical debate

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What does Self-Reliance emphasize?

• Trusting your own judgment and abilities

• Following societal norms

• Adhering to strict rules

• Imitating others' decisions

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Transcendentalism encourages:

• following the rules

• being like everyone else

• joining the majority opinion

• not conforming to what others do and say

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According to the 3-step process shown, when analyzing Whitman's use of "singing" in "I Hear America Singing," what does Step 2 (considering context and connotations) reveal about the word choice?

• "Singing" suggests that work is boring and repetitive like humming the same tune

• "Singing" creates a celebratory tone showing that people find joy and pride in their work

• "Singing" means that all American workers are literally musicians who perform daily

• "Singing" indicates that American laborers are too loud and need to quiet down

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Using the 3-step theme identification process, what major theme emerges from Thoreau's quote "I went to the woods to live deliberately" when you complete Step 3 (connecting to universal human experiences)?

• People should abandon civilization permanently and become professional wilderness guides

• Everyone needs expensive camping gear to connect with nature and find inner peace

• Taking control of your life choices leads to greater self-understanding and authenticity

• Woods are always more important than cities for solving all of life's major problems

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According to the 3-step process for using textual evidence, why is it important to complete Step 3 (explaining how the evidence supports your analysis) rather than just including the quote?

• Step 3 makes your essay longer so you can meet the minimum word count requirement

• Step 3 proves that you actually read the text instead of just looking up quotes online

• Step 3 shows the connection between the evidence and your claim, making your argument clear

• Step 3 allows you to use fancy vocabulary words that impress your English teacher

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What are the main ideas and author identification related to Transcendentalist concepts?

• Philosophy

• Literary Analysis

• Theme Connections

• Vocabulary Definitions

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What did transcendentalists believe about God?

• That going to church was a sure way to build a relationship with God.

• That religious authority interrupted the individual's connection to God

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Transcendentalism is...

• fiction using desolate and remote settings with violent events
• an attitude toward nature, humanity and society emphasizing freedom and individuality
• philosophy which holds that basic truths can be reached through intuition better than reason
• authors representing events and social conditions as they really are with no idealization

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