Humans who study nature...

can never know everything about it

will eventually learn all of its secrets

have a better appreciation for all beauty

understand how small humans' influence is

How does Emerson feel about the ownership of nature?

He thinks that people can enjoy nature but never truly posses it

he thinks that it is wrong for men to attempt to own nature by owning land

He is envious of the men who can afford to own a portion of nature by owning land

He thinks that the only true owners of nature are poets as they understand nature

What did Emerson value?

Emerson valued individualism, self-worth, and embracing one's strengths and instincts.

Emerson valued his house, wife, and children.

Emerson valued the thoughts of others.

Emerson valued what the literature of his day revealed.

What must everyone realize at some point in life?

that we can never know our true potential until we test ourselves

that our education will help us realize that the universe is good

that the power of nature is not anything new at all

that being ignorant of others will lead to a great deal of envy

According to "Self Reliance", the best way to live is by…

putting our heart and soul into everything we do

trying to discover new inventions

attempting to understand the divine idea that God created

living a happy and calm life with friends that are geniuses

According to Emerson in "Self Reliance" how should we live our lives?

by accepting our circumstances and trusting ourselves

by accepting that great men are always betrayed

by refusing to flee from a revolution

by trying to imitate the childlike geniuses of our age

What is self-reliance?

a refusal to conform to society's expectations

a reliance on names and customs

a conspiracy against the manhood of society

a request for conformity by everyone in society

Self-reliance is put into practice by…

thinking for yourself, no matter what anyone else believes

fighting for universal suffrage

refusing to contradict yourself, even if you are wrong

reading the teaching of Socrates, Jesus, Luther, and Copernicus

What was the main idea of Thoreau's Walden?

"...to find the meaning of life."

"... extravagance is not the key in life."

"...people don't need a ton of material things."

"...keep it simple and not too complicated."

How does nature affect humans?

it can improve their mood and bring them joy

it can make them want to better themselves

it can make them feel small and insignificant

it can help them better appreciate what they have

Thoreau states, "We do not ride on the railroad; it rides upon us." Which of the following statements explains the figurative language used in this quote?

Thoreau comments on how aspects of modern life, such as the train control the lives of the people who use them rather than the other way around.

Thoreau predicts the end of small business craftsmanship in the face of an increasingly industrialized world represented by the train.

Thoreau grieves for those whom the railroad industry has taken advantage of, specifically those who died while building it.

Thoreau denounces the use of public transportation, arguing that it is pointless if one cannot take one exactly where one chooses.

Why does Thoreau state that he dislikes the railroad in Walden ?

people put more effort and value into it than their own lives

people buy train tickets as a superficial sign of their wealth

the railroad is too fast and dangerous for his tastes

they are destroying the natural scenery of the countryside

According to Thoreau we should...

make sure we do not indirectly support unjust governments

make sure that we always fully support our government

remain peaceful as we tolerate unjust governments

always remain loyal and fight for our governments

The difference between Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson poetry is

Dickinson wrote simple short poetry; Whitman wrote long, wordy descriptions

Walt wrote short simple poetry, while Emily was more wordy and lengthy

They had similar writing styles

Dickinson used slant rhymes. What is slant rhyme?

similar but not identical sounds

rhymed words with more than three syllables

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1 min • 1 pt

Transcendentalism is...

a love of people

an ideal way of life

a way to transcend the way we garden

a philosophy to love nature and trust emotions rather than reason

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RI.11-12.4

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Transcendentalism was an offshoot of...

Romanticism

Dark Gothic

Nature Study

Mentalism

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the three essential characteristics or principles of Transcendntalism?

People are inherently evil and nature deceives.

Material things will lead you to want more and nature will not.

The good in this earth is in good people and the most colorful flowers of nature.

Individualism, idealism, and the divinity of nature are essential.

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1 min • 1 pt

Transcendentalists believed that the way to discover spirituality is:

to openly trust what people told you to believe.

to look inwards and connect to nature to discover self.

to always follow the rules of life.

to read often, discover what others think, then decide your own thoughts.

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RI.11-12.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A Transcendentalist might suggest that:
By contemplating ____,
the individual can _
the world and discover their _____.

transcendence, forget, intuition

true freedom, embrace, destiny

nature, transcend, divine truth

god, escape, true nature

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Transcendentalism was a social reform movement that valued ___________ over Society.

Unity

Government

Individuality

Society

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According to the SIX TENETS we reviewed, Transcendentalists believed that what was the highest form of the soul?

human intuition

human individuality

natural experience

simplification

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Transcendentalism is...

Transcendentalism was an offshoot of...

What are the three essential characteristics or principles of Transcendntalism?

Transcendentalists believed that the way to discover spirituality is:

A Transcendentalist might suggest that:By contemplating ________,the individual can _________the world and discover their _________.

Transcendentalism was a social reform movement that valued ___________ over Society.

According to the SIX TENETS we reviewed, Transcendentalists believed that what was the highest form of the soul?

Humans who study nature...

Who is considered the "father" of Transcendentalism?

How does Emerson feel about the ownership of nature?

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