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Which work features a significant event that takes place at a scaffold?
Which work features a significant event that takes place at a scaffold?
- The Scarlet Letter (correct)
- The Minister's Black Veil
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Bartleby the Scrivener
Which character is known for being a scrivener who prefers not to engage in the demands of the world?
Which character is known for being a scrivener who prefers not to engage in the demands of the world?
- Bartleby (correct)
- Coyote
- Huck Finn
- Dimmesdale
Which of the following identifications is associated with themes of temptation and loss of innocence in American literature?
Which of the following identifications is associated with themes of temptation and loss of innocence in American literature?
- Gold (correct)
- Crape
- Hairball
- Royal Nonesuch
In which work is the setting integral to the story, taking place in a Puritan community?
In which work is the setting integral to the story, taking place in a Puritan community?
What literary term refers to the main character in a story?
What literary term refers to the main character in a story?
Which poem explores themes of nature and fleeting beauty through its imagery?
Which poem explores themes of nature and fleeting beauty through its imagery?
In The House Made of Dawn, which identification represents a cultural connection to Native American identity?
In The House Made of Dawn, which identification represents a cultural connection to Native American identity?
What is the climax of The Scarlet Letter?
What is the climax of The Scarlet Letter?
Flashcards
Match authors and titles
Match authors and titles
Identify the author who wrote a particular literary piece.
Identify literary setting
Identify literary setting
Describe the time and place of the story.
Identify story genre
Identify story genre
Classify the type of literature.
Match characters and actions
Match characters and actions
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Identify literary terms
Identify literary terms
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Plot elements
Plot elements
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Significance of identifications (Tuskegee)
Significance of identifications (Tuskegee)
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Character analysis
Character analysis
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Study Notes
American Literature Semester 1 Exam Study Guide
- Works Studied: "The World on the Turtle's Back," "The House Made of Dawn," "Coyote Finishes His Work," "The Author to Her Book," "Here Follow Some Verses... July 10, 1666," "The Minister's Black Veil," The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Also Up From Slavery, "Bartleby the Scrivener," "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening," "Nothing Gold Can Stay," "The Road Not Taken," "Because I Could Not Stop for Death," "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" and "I Heard a Fly Buzz."
Matching & Identifying
- Match authors to titles.
- Match characters to stories/actions/quotes.
- Identify settings of each story.
- Identify genre of each story.
- Review past tests and quizzes.
- Review author bookmarks.
- Understand significance of possible identification terms (e.g., Tuskegee, Cairo, Crape, etc.) in relation to assigned readings, in 2-3 sentences.
Literary Terms
- Match literary terms to definitions.
- Apply literary terms to analyzed works.
- Provide an example of foreshadowing from a story.
- Identify the climax of The Scarlet Letter.
- Name the protagonist of each story.
- Provide examples of internal and external conflict from Huck Finn.
- Identify plot elements (exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) for each story.
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Description
Prepare for your American Literature Semester 1 Exam with this comprehensive study guide. This quiz covers key works, authors, characters, and literary terms from various texts including 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' Review critical concepts to ensure you're ready for the exam.
