Puritan Literature and Literary Devices Quiz

Which of the following best describes the central goal of Puritan writers?

• To entertain readers with imaginative stories

• To promote religious ideals and moral instruction

• To critique the English monarchy

• To celebrate nature and individualism

Puritan writing is primarily characterized by:

• Ornate and decorative language

• Emotional and romantic themes

• Plain style and simple language

• Use of mythological allusions

What was the main purpose of most Puritan literature?

• To record historical events objectively

• To express personal emotion and rebellion

• To glorify God and reflect moral living

• To promote independence from England

Which author wrote Of Plymouth Plantation?

• Jonathan Edwards

• Anne Bradstreet

• William Bradford

• Cotton Mather

In Of Plymouth Plantation, William Bradford’s tone can best be described as:

• Joyful and humorous

• Prideful and boastful

• Serious and religious

• Angry and bitter

What is the main theme of Anne Bradstreet’s poem “Upon the Burning of Our House”?

• The power of human resilience

• Acceptance of God’s will over earthly possessions

• Revenge against fate

• Celebration of family and home

Which of the following best defines Puritan Plain Style?

• Language full of symbolism and imagery

• Simple words and direct statements

• Use of rhyme and alliteration

• Emphasis on emotional storytelling

Who delivered the sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”?

• Cotton Mather

• Jonathan Edwards

• Roger Williams

• John Winthrop

The purpose of “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” was to:

• Encourage rebellion against English rule

• Inspire fear of divine punishment and lead to repentance

• Describe the beauty of heaven

• Condemn the Puritan Church

Jonathan Edwards’s sermon uses which rhetorical technique most heavily?

• Humor and irony

• Vivid imagery and emotional appeals

• Logical reasoning

• Scientific evidence