Nature & Self-reliance

What is the main idea of Emerson's essay 'Self-Reliance'?

• The role of intuition in decision-making

• The importance of conformity in personal growth

• The significance of self-reliance in American Transcendentalism

• The dangers of individualism on a person

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

According to Emerson, what is the source of true wisdom?

• Social norms
• Experience and observation
• Books and other external sources
• Religious doctrine

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What does Emerson mean by 'society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of every one of its members'?

• Society is actively trying to harm individuals
• Society is trying to prevent individuals from achieving their full potential
• Society is indifferent to the needs of individuals
• Society is supportive of individual growth

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson mean by 'imitation is suicide'?

• Imitating others is a way to learn
• Conforming to societal norms is necessary for survival
• Copying others is a form of self-destruction
• Copying others is a form of flattery

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson mean by 'trust thyself'?

• Always rely on others for guidance
• Never trust your own instincts
• Have confidence in your own abilities and judgment
• Always follow the crowd

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson mean by 'a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds'?

• Consistency is important for personal growth
• Blindly following consistency is limiting
• Consistency is always foolish
• Consistency is only important in certain situations

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson mean by 'nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind'?

• Individual integrity is the most important value
• The mind is the only sacred thing
• Nothing is truly sacred
• Integrity is the most important value

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson mean by 'to be great is to be misunderstood'?

• Greatness is only possible in certain situations
• Greatness requires being misunderstood by others
• Greatness is impossible to achieve
• Greatness requires being understood by others

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson mean by 'speak what you think now in hard words, and to-morrow speak what to-morrow thinks in hard words again'?

• Always speak in hard words
• Speak your mind today and change your mind tomorrow
• Speak your mind today and stick to it tomorrow
• Speak your mind today and let others speak tomorrow

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Emerson mean by 'a man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best'?

• Putting effort into work is important for personal growth
• Work is only important for financial gain
• Putting effort into work is limiting
• Work is always a source of relief and happiness

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3