Colonial America Literature Quiz

What was the Age of Exploration?

• A religious revival in the 1700s

• The European expansion in the 1400s

• A cultural revival that increased curiosity about the world

• The first time newspapers were published

What was the Great Awakening?

• A religious revival led by Jonathan Edwards

• The period when the Bible became the most widely read book

• The European expansion in the 1400s

• The time when the first newspapers were published

Who was known for his "preaching of terror" during the Great Awakening?

• William Bradford

• Mary Rowlandson

• Anne Bradstreet

• Jonathan Edwards

What was the most widely read book during the time period from prehistory to 1750?

• Sermons

• Religious pamphlets

• The Bible

• Journals and diaries

Who was the leader of the Pilgrims?

• Jonathan Edwards

• William Bradford

• Mary Rowlandson

• Anne Bradstreet

What type of literature promoted "new life" across the sea?

• Sermons

• Newspapers

• Fliers/pamphlets

• Narratives

Who was one of the first poets to write in English verse?

• Jonathan Edwards

• William Bradford

• Mary Rowlandson

• Anne Bradstreet

What topics were covered in the narratives of the time period from prehistory to 1750?

• The land, being held captive, and other topics

• The European expansion

• The cultural revival in Europe

• The religious experiences of the Puritans

What is a hyperbole in literary terms?

• A comparison between two things

• A reference to a well-known work of literature within a work

• An extreme exaggeration

• The choice of words

What does the term 'diction' refer to?

• The perspective from which the author tells the story

• The choice of words

• A comparison between two things using like or as

• A device used to persuade or subtly influence the audience