ch. 2 test review (Literature)

In the final lines of “Boast Not Proud English” and “The Courteous Pagan”  what does Williams want his English audience to examine about itself?

• She apostrives the oak tree and the sun. The oak tree represents a great creator and abundant life. The sun -shows the glory of a creator

• Williams wants the English audience to examine the fact that we are all made in the image of God and how no matter if you are a Native American or British we are all made in his image and that was the point he was trying to get across.

• God is the only thing that she needs and treasures lay in heaven and not on earth. Line 36 says Adieu; Adieu, all’s vanity; Line 41 and 42 “Raise thy thoughts above the sky  That dunghill mists away may fly.

Identify an example of each figurative device used in Bradstreet's poetry. Be sure all four poems are represented in your examples.

• God is the only thing that she needs and treasures lay in heaven and not on earth. Line 36 says Adieu; Adieu, all’s vanity; Line 41 and 42 “Raise thy thoughts above the sky  That dunghill mists away may fly.

• the shift is from earthly to heavenly. She lost her possessions on earth and she was sad about it but she is happy that she didn't lose what God has in store for her.

•  Metaphor- compared her book to her child simile- compares the sun to a strong man and a bridegroom, compares the sun to an eye, compares love to money and wealth, views the love to her husband much more than wealth, Personification- compared her book to her child, when the trees wear opulent clothing, says the sun has a king on its throne. Apostrophe- farewell my health for thought

Which two objects in nature does Bradstreet apostrophize in "Contemplations"? How do they direct or influence her thinking?

• She apostrives the oak tree and the sun. The oak tree represents a great creator and abundant life. The sun -shows the glory of a creator

• the shift is from earthly to heavenly. She lost her possessions on earth and she was sad about it but she is happy that she didn't lose what God has in store for her.

• God is the only thing that she needs and treasures lay in heaven and not on earth. Line 36 says Adieu; Adieu, all’s vanity; Line 41 and 42 “Raise thy thoughts above the sky  That dunghill mists away may fly.

Why does Bradstreet shift her focus from her house to her heart in stanzas 6 and 7 of "Upon the Burning of Our House?

• the shift is from good to bad. She lost all of her money from gambling and was very unhappy with her decision. She was glad that she kept a strong faith with God through all of it.

• the shift is from earthly to heavenly. She lost her possessions on earth and she was sad about it but she is happy that she didn't lose what God has in store for her.

• God is the only thing that she needs and treasures lay in heaven and not on earth. Line 36 says Adieu; Adieu, all’s vanity; Line 41 and 42 “Raise thy thoughts above the sky  That dunghill mists away may fly.

What spiritual truth does Bradstreet learn from the burning of her house?

• The extended metaphor is connecting her book to a child that you struggle to raise. The metaphor is effective because being a parent means that you need to change the way that you live and life may not be easy.

• God is the only thing that she needs and treasures lay in heaven and not on earth. Line 36 says Adieu; Adieu, all’s vanity; Line 41 and 42 “Raise thy thoughts above the sky  That dunghill mists away may fly.

• She learns that she does infact need God and she would not have the life that she does with out Him in it.

Identify the extended metaphor in "The Author to her Book." Is the metaphor effective? Explain lines 15 and 16: "I stretched thy joints to make thee even feet/ yet still thou run'st more hobbling than is meet."

• The extended metaphor is connecting her book to having a child that you struggle to raise. The metaphor is effective because being a parent is consistently having to change the way that you do things and they may or may not work.

• The extended metaphor is connecting her book to a child that you struggle to raise. The metaphor is effective because being a parent means that you need to change the way that you live and life may not be easy.

• the shift is from earthly to heavenly. She lost her possessions on earth and she was sad about it but she is happy that she didn't lose what God has in store for her.

Compare the poetry of Anne Bradstreet and Roger Williams. Who, in your estimation, demonstrates better craftsmanship in both form of content? Why?

•  They both write from happy times in their life. Roger Williams is based more through a spiritual viewpoint, while Bradstreet has a more biased viewpoint. Bradstreet demonstrates better craftsmanship through her use of figurative language and personal connection.

•  They both write from experiences in their life. Roger Williams is based more through a political viewpoint, while Bradstreet has a more personal viewpoint. Bradstreet demonstrates better craftsmanship through her use of figurative language and personal connection.

•  They both write from hardships they encountered in their past. Roger Williams is based more through a political viewpoint, while Bradstreet has a more personal viewpoint. Bradstreet demonstrates better craftsmanship through her use of metaphors and imagery.

What comparison does Taylor introduce in line 1 of "Meditation 6"? How does Taylor develop the conceit from stanza to stanza throughout the entirety of the poem? Support your with details from the poem.

• He compares himself to money, using coin based conceit. first afraid of the test God will put him under, But in the end, he is willing for the lord to do his work through him, like how a person uses money.

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  The extended metaphor is connecting her book to having a child that you struggle to raise. The metaphor is effective because being a parent is consistently having to change the way that you do things and they may or may not work.

• He directly addresses Satan and how this undermines the Puritan Convention of turning to God for wisdom. It refers to everyday occurrences, a spider, a web, and a fly. The fly represents believers and non-believers, and the spider represents the devil.  He tries to trap us into his web and tempt us and any fly that gets trapped in the web will die but references those who believe in their Lord and Savior will be saved and receive salvation.

Are comparisons such as those used in "Meditation 6" appropriate for religious poetry? Why or why not?

• no because it does not have anything to do with worship or God.

• Yes because it is a form of worship and connection to God.

• yes because it talks about Adam and Eve.

How is "Upon q Spider Catching a Fly" an example of Puritan typological interpretation?

• He directly addresses Satan and how this undermines the Puritan Convention of turning to God for wisdom. It refers to everyday occurrences, a spider, a web, and a fly. The fly represents believers and non-believers, and the spider represents the devil.  He tries to trap us into his web and tempt us and any fly that gets trapped in the web will die but references those who believe in their Lord and Savior will be saved and receive salvation.

• He compares himself to money, using coin based conceit. first afraid of the test God will put him under, But in the end, he is willing for the lord to do his work through him, like how a person uses money.

• 
  The extended metaphor is connecting her book to having a child that you struggle to raise. The metaphor is effective because being a parent is consistently having to change the way that you do things and they may or may not work.