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WorksheetsEarly Colonial Literature A
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 45mins
In the first stanza, the speaker says, "Make me, O Lord, Thy spinning wheel complete." What housekeeping activity is being described?
Blacksmith tending his forge
using a spinning wheel to make yarn for weaving
washing the floors with a mop
Darning or sewing holes in socks
What are the 3 activities described in the poem? (one per stanza)?
candle making, curing meat, tanning hides
bowling, horseback riding, archery
spinning yarn, weaving cloth, making clothing
building a church, plowing fields, cutting corn
The speaker in "Huswifery" compares himself to a loom. Who or what is compared to the WEAVER?
his wife is the weaver
his mother is the weaver
his neighbor is the weaver
God is the weaver
In stanza 3, lines 17-18 the speaker says, "Then mine apparel shall display before Ye/That I am clothed in holy robes for glory." How do the "holy robes for glory" complete the poem's extended metaphor?
He now has clothes to wear on his farm.
He now has robes to sell in his merchant store.
They compare to the finished garment in the spinning/weaving/clothing making process and show the speaker's spirit wants glory in heaven
They are the cloth he wants to use for the suit to wear to a funeral
A conceit is a kind of metaphor, used as the subject of a poem, that
compares two very unlike things in a surprising and clever way.
rhymes
is religious
is sinful
What is the tone of the speaker towards her husband?
Hilarious
Devoted
Irritated
Uninterested
What is the effect of the description within the following lines?
"I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold,
Or all the riches that the East doth hold."
It values the beauty of having various possessions.
It states how much the speaker treasures her husband.
It shows the award one will earn when traveling overseas.
It demonstrates how the husband values wealth over anything else.
What is the central idea of the poem?
The speaker declares how much love both she and her husband experience.
The speaker recognizes that marriage has positive and negative elements.
The speaker sympathizes with those who have never been in love.
The speaker maintains she cannot believe how blessed she is.
What do the following lines reveal about the speaker?
"Thy love is such I can no way repay;
The heavens reward thee manifold, I pray"
Her frustration with the inability to pay debt
Her graterfulness for her husband's devotion
Her thankfulness for being able to love
Her inexperience with a dying love
What is the speaker's purpose in the following line?
"Compare with me, ye women, if you can"
To argue that she loves more strongly than other wives
To highlight how different she is from other women
To exaggerate her love for her husband
To defend her rights as a mother
In line 7, the poet describes her own love as —
"My love is such that rivers cannot quench"
difficult to define
always visibly changing
beyond monetary value
impossible to end
In what point of view is this selection written?
First person
Second person
Third person
Fourth person
How did the Colonists face both physical and interpersonal challenges?
They had to face the harsh conditions
They had to face the English
They had to face wild animal attacks
They had to face fighting among each other
What does pilfer mean?
to throw away
to sell, give, or exchange something
to send back to the person that gave it
to regift something
How does John Smith refer to himself in the story?
third person- Smith
first person - I
second person - you
What were Smith's heroic actions?
he created a peace treaty with natives
he married Pocahantas
hunted for food, built houses ensuring survival of the colonists
killed the traitor Kendall
The _________________ fled from England to ________________ and eventually migrated to ____________________.
Puritans: Holland: America
Indians: Holland: America
Indians: America: Holland
Puritans: America: Holland
Nearly half of the colonists died during the first brutal winter.
TRUE
FALSE
When the Pilgrims first landed on Cape Cod, the Indians were there to welcome them.
TRUE
FALSE
The Pilgrims landed on Cape Cod during the summer.
TRUE
FALSE
6. Who interpreted for the settlers and taught them survival skills?
A Samoset
B Seneca
C Sowams
D Squanto
Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?
At the beginning of your introduction
In your body paragraphs
At the end of your introduction
At the end of your entire essay
Which of the following is the strongest argumentative thesis statement?
Friendship is cool.
It is important to have a good friend because they'll be the ones who will be with you when you take your last breath in the end.
Friends are the most important people in your life.
Having friends is important.
What should you do if you can't find evidence to support your thesis?
Brainstorm other reasons that you might be able to prove
Quit writing
Change your examples
Not include your thesis in your essay
Click all that belong to the "Do's" list for writing thesis statements.
Be wordy
Answer the prompt
Be specific
Write false claims
Take a clear stance
Is the thesis statement strong or weak?
Phones should not be allowed in school because it can be used as a distraction from learning and a cheating tool for tests.
Strong
Weak
Is the thesis statement strong or weak?
Respect is shown through actions, dialogue and body language.
Strong
Weak
Is the thesis strong or weak?
Being physically active is good for you.
Strong
Weak
Is this thesis strong or weak?
There are some negative and positive aspects to the Strawberry Herb Tea Supplement.
Strong
Weak
Is the thesis statement strong or weak?
I think education is beneficial because it allows for better understanding.
Strong
Weak
Is the thesis strong or weak?
Instructional videos are helpful for teachers to use because visual learners understand skills they can see, reinforce concepts and add entertainment to the lesson.
Strong
Weak
Which evidence goes with the thesis statement?
Adolescents who are involved in sports have lower levels of stress, increased strength and diabetic health benefits.
“Many other vitamins and minerals found in grapefruit are known to benefit immunity, including vitamin A, which has been shown to help protect against inflammation and several infectious diseases.”
“Daily activities include feeding, cleaning, grooming and exercising – as well as playing with your rabbit, too.”
“Sports participation is linked to reduced heart disease and diabetes, among other health benefits.”
What is the best way to rewrite this thesis statement in order to make it stronger?
Pitbulls should be allowed as pets because they are better pets than people think and just are as easily trained as other breeds.
Pitbulls should be allowed as pets because they are easy to train, adorable, and they are gentle around children.
Pitbulls should be allowed as pets because they're as trainable as other dog breeds and can be used as great guard dogs.
Pitbulls should be allowed as pets because they will guard your home, have relatively few health problems, and are very physically athletic dogs.
Pitbulls should be allowed as pets because they can provide the emotional support needed and are as easily trained as other breeds.
How many sentences should your thesis statement be?
1
2
3
4
What is the recommended number of reasons to give in a thesis statement.
1
2
3
4
The purpose of a persuasive or argumentative essay is to...
to provide information to readers.
to convince readers that a certain viewpoint is right.
to paint a picture in words for readers.
to tell a story.
When writing your THESIS STATEMENT, you should...
use lots of big words.
be sure to state your position clearly.
just restate the prompt.
provide instructions for how to read your essay.
What should you avoid in your thesis statement?
Facts
Picking a side
Using "I" or "me" or "my"
A thesis should NEVER
ask a question
give two reasons
state your opinion
be short and to the point
A thesis should never...
say, "This paper will be about"
have reasons to support the claim
Rylee is writing a argumentative essay about school uniforms. Which answer BEST represents a strong thesis statement?
School uniforms can be found in many environments like public and private schools.
School uniforms have a negative impact on students because uniforms restrict individuality, are expensive, and are uncomfortable.
School uniforms restrict individuality.
School uniforms can be both good and bad.
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
"In this essay, I will discuss the crime rate in Mountain City." Why is this NOT a good thesis statement?
It's a title.
It's a fact.
It's too wordy.
It's too general.
Thor is better than Iron Man because he has an indestructible hammer, he doesn't need suit of armor, and he has super strength.
Is the following an example of a strong or weak thesis:
I will now explain what physical fitness activity is the most effective for healthy weight loss. The best physical fitness activity for healthy weight loss is walking or jogging for thirty minutes a day.
strong
weak
