What did sister Lavinia discover in Emily Dickinson's dresser after her death?

Over one thousand poems neatly tied in bundles called "fascicles"

Detailed recipes for homemade bread and cookies from local ingredients

Love letters from secret admirers who respected her literary genius

Maps showing hidden treasure buried around the family property

According to our Introduction to Emily Dickinson & Narrative Voice notes, what made Dickinson's punctuation unique?

She uses dashes extensively and capitalizes unexpected words for emphasis

She never uses any punctuation marks because they slow down reading

She writes everything in lowercase letters to appear more humble

She replaces all punctuation with emojis to make poetry more fun

Dickinson's dashes create which effect according to our notes?

They create pauses and emphasize certain words or ideas.

They indicate rhyme schemes in the poem.

They serve as punctuation for dialogue.

They signal the end of each stanza.

What does Dickinson's direct address accomplish in "I'm Nobody! Who are you?"

She establishes an immediate, conversational connection with readers who might feel the same way

She creates a formal, distant tone that separates her from readers

She demonstrates her superior intelligence through complex vocabulary

She complains loudly about being ignored by society

According to Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor notes, what does Dickinson's authoritative narrative voice suggest about individual choice?

The individual has complete power to choose their relationships

People should always keep their doors open to everyone

Society makes all important decisions for individuals

Doors are very expensive and should be used sparingly

From Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, how does Dickinson use humor to criticize fame?

She compares celebrities to croaking frogs to mock public attention-seeking

She suggests that famous people are actually very private

She proves that frogs make the best pets for famous people

She demonstrates that being somebody is always wonderful

In the extended metaphor analysis worksheet, what does the Soul represent?

A selective person who chooses companions carefully

A social media influencer building her personal brand

A restaurant owner deciding on the daily menu

A travel agent booking vacation packages for friends

From Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor Student Notes, what does "Her Society" represent in the metaphor?

A) Close circle of chosen friends and companions

B) Government officials and political representatives

C) Random strangers met at social networking events

D) Professional colleagues from business meetings

According to Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor, what does "The Selection Process" represent?

Character's deliberate decision-making and choices

Democratic voting procedures for electing leaders

Shopping techniques for finding the best deals

Scientific methods for conducting research experiments

According to Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor, what character trait does "shuts the Door" reveal?

Decisiveness - makes conscious choices with permanence

Forgetfulness - cannot remember to leave doors open

Carpentry skills - enjoys home improvement projects

Security concerns - worried about burglary and theft

According to Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor, what does being "Unmoved" by emperors and chariots show?

The soul values authenticity over social status and wealth

The soul has poor eyesight and cannot see important visitors

The soul prefers modern transportation over traditional methods

The soul works as a professional bodyguard for celebrities

Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor explains "Soul's Exclusive Nature" as

Being unmoved by external power shows the soul values quality over quantity in relationships.

The soul is always influenced by external circumstances.

Quantity of relationships is more important than their quality for the soul.

The soul seeks validation from material possessions.

Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor Student Notes analysis, why does the soul choose "One from an ample nation"?

She values quality over quantity in relationships

She cannot count higher than the number one

She follows legal restrictions on group gathering sizes

She saves money by entertaining fewer dinner guests

According to Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor Student Notes, what motivates the soul to be so selective?

Self-protection from superficial relationships and desire for authentic connections

Fear of running out of food when hosting dinner parties

Government regulations about maximum occupancy limits

Strict budget limitations preventing large group entertainment

In Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, paradox analysis, what does "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" mean?

She's using paradox to question the value of fame and public identity

She literally forgot her own name and needs help remembering

She's applying for witness protection and needs new identity

She's auditioning for a superhero movie about invisible people

From Day 14 worksheet, what contradiction exists in claiming to be "Nobody"?

If you're truly "Nobody," you can't identify yourself or ask questions

Nobody is allowed to write poetry according to publishing rules

The word "Nobody" is too difficult for most people to spell

Famous people are legally required to use their real names

According to Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes analysis, what deeper truth does "I'm Nobody!" reveal?

Identity isn't about public recognition but about authentic self-knowledge

Famous people are generally happier than anonymous individuals

Everyone should strive to become celebrities through social media

Public recognition is the most important goal in life

From Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, what does "Don't tell! they'd advertise" create?

An intimate, secret relationship between speaker and reader

Detailed instructions for proper advertising techniques

Legal warnings about false advertising violations

Business advice for successful marketing campaigns

In Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes modern connections, what parallel exists with social media?

Everyone wants followers, likes, and viral content with constant self-promotion pressure

Most people prefer to remain completely anonymous online

Social media platforms discourage users from posting content

Online interactions are always more meaningful than face-to-face conversations

From Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes worksheet, what does comparing famous people to frogs suggest?

Constant self-promotion diminishes authentic identity

Frogs are more intelligent than most celebrities

Famous people should take swimming lessons

Publicity makes people better at jumping and hopping

According to Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, what does direct address accomplish?

It engages reader as confidant and creates intimacy

It proves the author attended expensive private schools

It demonstrates proper business letter writing techniques

It shows the author prefers formal, distant relationships

From Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, what does sharing secrets ("Don't tell!") create?

It builds trust between narrator and reader

It provides legal protection from copyright infringement

It teaches proper confidentiality procedures for businesses

It demonstrates advanced encryption techniques for privacy

In Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes analysis, how does vivid imagery (frog metaphor) help readers?

It helps readers visualize and understand abstract ideas

It proves the author studied advanced biology courses

It demonstrates proper techniques for wildlife photography

It shows the author prefers animals over human beings

From Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, what does paradoxical logic force readers to do?

Think deeper about identity and social expectations

Solve complicated mathematical equations accurately

Memorize proper grammar rules for standardized tests

Practice public speaking techniques for debate competitions

According to Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor Student Notes worksheet Part 4, what should students do when creating character metaphors?

Think of a personality type and compare them to something that shows their traits

Copy famous metaphors directly from published poetry collections

Only use metaphors involving animals and nature imagery

Avoid using any figurative language in creative writing

From Dickinson: Ext. Metaphor Student Notes, how should character actions reveal personality in metaphors?

Specific actions should demonstrate character traits through the metaphor comparison

All characters should perform exactly the same predictable actions

Actions should be completely random and unrelated to personality

Characters should never take any actions in narrative writing

In Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, what narrative techniques create compelling first-person voice?

Direct address and shared secrets that engage readers personally

Complex vocabulary that shows the author's superior education

Formal language that maintains distance between author and reader

Technical jargon that demonstrates professional expertise

From Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, how can students apply Dickinson's techniques to modern situations?

Connect themes about privacy vs. publicity to contemporary social media culture

Use only 19th-century examples that have no modern relevance

Focus exclusively on historical events from Dickinson's time period

Avoid making any connections between literature and current experiences

According to Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, how is Dickinson's "Nobody" actually a strong "Somebody"?

Her poem creates a memorable voice that contradicts her claim of being nobody

She secretly held important political offices during her lifetime

She was actually famous throughout America during the 1800s

She inherited vast wealth that made her powerful in society

From Dickinson: Narrative Perspective Student Notes, how does being "Nobody" give someone more power?

Anonymity allows authentic self-expression without social pressure for conformity

Nobody status provides legal immunity from prosecution

Anonymous people automatically receive government benefits

Being nobody means you can break laws without consequences

According to our lesson notes, what connects all three transcendentalist authors thematically?

They all explore the tension between individual identity and social conformity

They all wrote primarily about farming techniques and agricultural innovations

They all focused exclusively on romantic relationships and dating advice

They all promoted the same political party during presidential elections

From Dickinson Intro Student Notes, how does Dickinson's reclusive lifestyle connect to her poetry themes?

Her chosen isolation allowed her to explore deep themes of inner life and solitude

She was too shy to publish poetry while she was still alive

She preferred online shopping to visiting crowded stores in person

She was waiting for social media to be invented before sharing work

Based on our lessons, what reading skill is most important when analyzing Dickinson's techniques?

Understanding how specific literary choices create meaning and character development

Memorizing biographical facts about 19th-century American poets

Calculating the exact number of syllables in each line of poetry

Learning proper citation format for research papers and essays

In "The Soul selects her own Society," what does the extended metaphor of "selection" primarily reveal about the soul's character?

She is discriminating and values quality over quantity in relationships

She is lonely and desperate for companionship

She is confused about what she wants in life

She is afraid of making any decisions

What is the main paradox in "I'm Nobody! Who are you?"

The speaker claims to be invisible but writes memorable poetry

The speaker wants to be famous but hates publicity

The speaker is both young and old at the same time

The speaker lives in two different places

In "The Soul selects her own Society," the line "Unmoved—an Emperor be kneeling" shows that the soul:

Values inner principles over external status

Desires wealth and power above all else

Is impressed by royal authority

Wants to become an emperor herself

What technique does Dickinson use when she writes "Don't tell! they'd advertise—you know!"?

Creating shared secrets with the reader

Describing a literal advertisement

The phrase "close the Valves of her attention—Like Stone" uses what type of imagery?

Mechanical and tactile imagery combined

In both poems, Dickinson's approach to identity suggests that:

Individual authenticity matters more than public recognition

Fame is always better than privacy

Community approval is most important

People should never make choices about relationships

What effect does Dickinson create by using first-person narration in "I'm Nobody!"?

It creates intimacy and direct connection with readers

It makes the poem seem like a historical document

It proves the poem is autobiographical

It makes the poem harder to understand

The contrast between "low Gate" and "Chariots" in "The Soul selects" represents:

Humble authenticity versus showy display

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What philosophical movement does Walt Whitman belong to?

Transcendentalism - believing in individual intuition and nature's wisdom

Pessimistenalism - believing that everything will probably go wrong eventually

Procrastinationalism - believing that important decisions can wait until later

Vegetarianism - believing that plants have more rights than animals

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In "I Hear America Singing," what literary technique does Whitman use?

Cataloging - creating lists that include diverse groups of people equally

Cataloguing library books - organizing workers by their Dewey Decimal numbers

Cat-aloging - writing about felines who work in various American industries

Catalog shopping - ordering workers online with free shipping and returns

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What was Thoreau's main reason for going to Walden Pond?

To live deliberately and discover essential life lessons

To escape criminal charges and hide from law enforcement

To start a successful bed-and-breakfast business for tourists

To film a reality TV show about wilderness survival

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According to Transcendentalist philosophy, where should people look for truth?

Within their own intuition and connection to nature

From government officials and elected representatives only

In expensive private schools with exclusive membership requirements

On social media platforms with verified blue checkmarks

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What does "free verse" poetry structure represent in Whitman's work?

It represents freedom, individuality, and breaking away from traditional poetic forms.

It represents strict adherence to rhyme and meter.

It represents the use of only traditional sonnet forms.

It represents the exclusive use of classical allusions.

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According to our Introduction to Emily Dickinson & Narrative Voice notes, when was Emily Dickinson born?

December 10, 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts

July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

January 1, 1800 in Boston, Massachusetts

March 15, 1850 in New York, New York

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How many poems did Emily Dickinson write during her lifetime according to our notes?

Nearly two thousand poems with a unique voice of lyrical intensity

Exactly fifty poems, all published in major literary magazines

About ten poems, which she shared only with family members

Over five thousand poems, making her the most prolific American poet

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