American Journal Quiz

How does Hayden's use of capitalization develop a theme in "[American Journal]"?

• Hayden's lack of capitalization suggests that all things are equal.

• Hayden's lack of capitalization emphasizes his disdain for Americans.

• Hayden's use of capitalization emphasizes the control The Counselors have on their society.

• Hayden's use of capitalization emphasizes Americans inability to understand the Unknowable Essence.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which piece of evidence best captures the speaker's overall perspective towards Americans?

• "the americans this baffling / multi people" (Lines 1-2)

• "squalid ghettoes in their violent cities" (Line 69)

• "their knowledge / power and inventiveness" (Lines 87-88)

• "much violence much that repels" (Line 112)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is The Counselors' perspective of Americans?

• They are concerned about Americans only enough to learn how they might profit from them.

• They view Americans as repulsive yet attractive.

• They view Americans as a fascinating creature.

• They view Americans as violent and offensive.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best expresses the social commentary that Hayden makes in the poem "[American Journal]"?

• America would have less flaws if its citizens cared more about freedom.

• America would be a better society if its citizens cared less about freedom.

• America has flaws, but these flaws are a necessary part of having freedom.

• America would be a better place if the leaders had more control over the citizens.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is NOT a juxtaposition of the way the speaker characterizes and describes Americans?

• "wastefully ingenious"

• "charming savages"

• "frightening energy"

• "enlightened primitives"

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following does Hayden NOT use to structure his poem?

• very little capitalization

• no traditional punctuation

• large spacing between words

• the use of rhyme throughout the poem

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CCSS.RL.11-12.11

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9