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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?
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?
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?
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?
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What literary term refers to the main character in a story?
What literary term refers to the main character in a story?
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Which poem explores themes of nature and fleeting beauty through its imagery?
Which poem explores themes of nature and fleeting beauty through its imagery?
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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?
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What is the climax of The Scarlet Letter?
What is the climax of The Scarlet Letter?
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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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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.
