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Chapter 2 Test Review
True Periodicals and the novel became more popular as the more powerful middle class began to read. T/F True Milton was imprisoned because of his previous position in the Commonwealth. T/F f The Puritans felt that the Anglican Church had sufficiently reformed. t/f f James I was restored to the throne in 1660. t/f f When public land was enclosed for private estates, most of the rural poor were allowed to stay. t/f f Oliver Goldsmith wrote a biography of…...
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Psychology-Chapter 7
George Miller found that the average person is able to keep about ____ digits in mind at a time. seven Tim can remember what he had for lunch yesterday. This is an example of aan episodic memory. The memory of things that happen to us or occur in our life are referred to as episodic memory. Recall of what your professor said in class is ____ memory, and recall of what you wore that day are instances of ____ memory.…...
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Art History Chapter 4
What is considered the first great work of Greek literature & the finest epic poem? Iilad The cities Troy, Mycenae, & Tiryns were uncovered by ___ ___. Heinrich Schliemann Scholars believe the city of Troy had been destroyed by fire in ___. 13th Century BC Schliemann based his archaeological excavations on a careful reading of ancient ___. Literature The heyday of the ancient Aegean civilization occurred in the ___ ___ ___. 2nd Millennium BC ___ was the abundantly available on…...
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English III – Introduction to Late Modern and Postwar Literature
Read the excerpt from William Faulkner's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech. He must teach himself that the basest of all things is to be afraid; and, teaching himself that, forget it forever, leaving no room in his workshop for anything but the old verities and truths of the heart, the old universal truths lacking which any story is ephemeral and doomed—love and honor and pity and pride and compassion and sacrifice. According to the excerpt, Faulkner believes that a young writer…...
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Test #1 Medieval and Renaissance
which of the following does NOT describe life in the medieval cloister? being at the center of trade and commerce who is traditionally associated with collecting and organizing the chants of the church Pope Gregory the Great a setting of Gregorian chant with one note per syllable is called syllabic in addition to composing music, Hildegard of Bingen is known for visions that foretold the future, writing religious poetry, and founding her own convent (all the above) which of the…...
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MUS 1030: Unit 5
Which of the following was not a member of the Russian five? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Which of the following statements is not true? The strongest impact of musical nationalism was felt in Italy, France, Germany, and Austria. Which of the following statements is not true? During the last years of his life, Liszt settled in Rome and devoted himself solely to his religious duties. Which of the following statements is not true of the piano in the early romantic period?…...
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Part 1: Gothic Fiction: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
What is the mood of the excerpt? Troubled Which statement best describes how Mr. Utterson is characterized in the excerpt? The author uses indirect characterization to show that Mr. Utterson is a concerned and caring friend. In a work of fiction, the mood is the __________ of the piece Atmosphere How is Dr. Lanyon characterized in the excerpt? As friendly Which sentence uses indirect characterization? Nina slid into her seat just as the bell rang and tried to catch her…...
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MUSI 1306 Chapter 12.
Which of the following religions use(s) music extensively in its worship? All of the above. During the Middle Ages, which of the following was NOT a reason to seek shelter in a monastery or convent? Search for an easy life Which of the following does NOT describe life in the medieval cloister? being at the center of trade and commerce Which of the following does NOT characterize Gregorian chant? Triadic Harmonies __________ is traditionally associated with collecting and organizing the…...
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CSTU 101 Ch 1-24
In order to "reinvent" art in the modern age, Pablo Picasso returned to the classical models of the Greco-Roman tradition for his inspiration. (24) False What word best describes the response of writers and artists to the aftermath of the Great War? (24) classicism integration fragmentation romanticism fragmentation World War I probably impacted the cultural and intellectual life of the western world more than World War II. (24) true Which word best captures the mood of western culture at the…...
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World Literature gods and goddess
Goddess of Love & Beauty Greek: Aphrodite Roman: Venus Goddess of the Moon & Hunting Greek: Artemis Roman: Diana Goddess of Crops Greek: Demeter Roman: Ceres Goddess of Country Defense and Wisdom Greek: Athena Roman: Minerva God of Fire & Forge Greek: Hephaestus Roman: Vulcan Messenger God: talaria (sandles) Greek: Hermes Roman: Mercury God of War Greek: Ares Roman: Mars God of Sun & Prophecy Greek and Roman: Apollo Queen of Underworld, Wife of King (Daughter of Demeter) Greek: Persephone…...
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Chapter 8: Judaism
Chapter Objectives After reading this chapter, you will be able to do the following: • Discuss developments in the four general periods of Jewish history. • Describe the three parts of the Hebrew Bible. • Retell some of the major stories in the Hebrew scriptures. • Describe Jewish religious practices. • Explain the characteristics of the major divisions within Judaism. • Discuss the history of persecution that culminated in the Holocaust. • Discuss challenges Judaism faces in the modern world.…...
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Literature Exam 3 Questions and Answers
The capacity to influence others In organizational settings, power is defined as Potential Power is the ___ to change someone's attitudes and behavior. Power requires independence in the relationship Which of the following statements about power is true? Countervailing power is the weaker party's power to maintain the stronger party's continued participation in the relationship Which of the following statements about countervailing power in organizational relationships is true? countervailing power in order to maintain the exchange relationship, the dependent party…...
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Eng 10A Tone and Mood in Fiction (Unit 1)
what word best describes the author's tone in "That Spot" indignant Which description most clearly defines tone in literature the writer's attitude toward the audience and the subject meaning of "placidly" appearing to be calm and relaxed how does satire influence the reader in "The Devil and Tom Walker" the use of satire makes readers realize that Tom is foolish because he doesn't fear the devil what best defines mood in literature the atmosphere of a story examples of ironic…...
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Literary Theories: A Sampling of Critical Lenses
Archetypal Criticism Narrative design, character type, or image that is common in all types of literature, dreams, and social behavior. Archetypal similarities reflect universal, primitive, and elemental patterns which evokes a profound response from the reader. -Death/rebirth -Journey underground -Heavenly ascent -Search for the father -Paradise-Hades image -Promethean rebel-hero -Scapegoat -Earth goddess -Fatal woman Feminist Criticism Feminist critics see cultural and economic disabilities in a "patriarchal" society that has hindered women from realizing their creative possibility and cultural identity. They…...
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Chapter Titles of How To Read Literature Like a Professor
Chapter one Every trip is a quest (except when it's not) Chapter two Nice to eat with you: acts of comminion Chapter three Nice to eat you: acts of vampires Chapter four Now, where have I seen her before? Chapter five When in doubt, it's from Shakespeare... Chapter six ...or the bible Chapter seven Hanseldee and Greteldum Chapter eight It's Greek to me Chapter nine It's more than just rain or sniw Chapter ten Never stand next to the hero…...
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The Literature of the Americas Unit Test
"No Dogs Bark" - Which of the following words *best* describes the speaker's tone? judgmental "At the Tourist Centre in Boston" - Which of the following words *best* describes the speaker's tone? mocking In the selection from "Day of the Butterfly," how does the writer mostly reveal Gladys's character? through what she says In the selection from "Day of the Butterfly," how does the writer mostly reveal Ms. Darling's character? through the perspective of other characters What was the author's…...
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Ebbinghaus’s Forgetting Curve & Memory Processes
Ebbinghaus found that information is forgotten ________. quickly at first, then tapers off gradually The processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval are seen as part of the ________ model of memory. information processing The portion of memory that is more or less permanent is called ________. long-term memory According to Robert Sternberg, ________ refers to the ability to break problems down into component parts, or analysis, for problem solving. This is the type of intelligence that is measured by intelligence…...
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HIST150-Chapter 3 Questions & Answers
The period of ancient Greek history that followed Alexander the Great is called b. Hellenistic During the Hellenistic World d. (all of the above) Ancient Middle Eastern and Greek civilization joined ina manner that changed them both The Eastern Mediterranean was dominated by Greek language and culture Kings ruled large kingdoms rather than citizens ruling independent city-states Evidence suggests that during the Hellenistic period, as compared to the Classical, Greek women a. Were freer from family authority and could work…...
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Old Testament ch 1-9
How many books are in the OT 39 tests for canonicity written by prophet or other spirit filled person to all generations in accord with previous revelation OT cannon confirmed at Council of Jamnia AD90 Hebrew OT is arranged in ____groups 3: law, prophets, writings Limited Inspiration Theory holds that the Bible contains the word of God Plenary Verbal Inspiration Theory God's inspiration includes all scripture Masoretes scribes who preserved the OT masora a complex system of markings Masoretes developed…...
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Cultural Rebellion: Mid Twentieth-Century Voices
How are the authors of "Ambush" and "Facing It" similar in their view of war? Both authors have painful and conflicted feelings. Which event is described in both "Ambush" and "Facing It"? the death of a soldier Read the excerpt from On the Road. I began to learn from him as much as he probably learned from me. As far as my work was concerned he said, "Go ahead, everything you do is great." He watched over my shoulder as…...
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Period of Romanticism in Western Literature and Arts
What was the period of romanticism in western literature and arts? a movement of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that marked the reaction in literature, philosophy, art, religion, and politics from the neoclassicism and formal orthodoxy of the preceding period. What did a man named William Mortan do? was an American dentist who first publicly demonstrated the use of inhaled ether as a surgical anesthetic in 1846. Who are robber barrons? nobles who robbed travelers passing through their lands. Swedish…...
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Monet’s Sunrise: Sparking Impressionism
Impressionism: Sun Rising, the painting that sparked the impressionist art movement, was created by: Claude Monet Impressionism was a style of painting that was cultivated principally in: Paris Which of the following best describes the work of the Impressionist painting? They attempted to capture the freshness of first impressions Which of the following best describes the effect achieved by Impressionist painting? Luminous, shimmering colors The French movement in poetry that revolted against traditional modes of expression is called: Symbolism Mallarme…...
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HUMA1301 ch. 1-8
"Prehistory" may be defined as that period prior to written records The first civilizations appeared on the banks of rivers The term Paleolithic is used interchangeably with the term Old Stone Age Research into the origins or writing suggest that written signs derived from markings on clay tokens One of the earliest landmarks was cave-painting The world's oldest clay vessels appear to have come from Japan The principal difference between the humanism of Italy and that Northern Europe was the…...
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Quiz 5 Study Guide
Richly decorated medieval manuscripts are described as ___. Illuminated Medieval pilgrims traveled to a cathedral to see ___. Relics. Pointed arches are found in ___. Gothic style architecture. ___ describes the culture that gave rise to Romanesque architecture. Synthesis Who described the cosmos as an intricately arranged hierarchy? Dante The best example of early Gothic style architecture is found in ___. Paris In medieval literature, "romance" is most closely associated with... Stories of King Arthur ___ are medieval dramas that…...
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Short Answer Study Guide Questions – The Crucible Act One
"So now they and their church found it necessary to deny any other sect its freedom, lest their New Jerusalem be defiled and corrupted by wrong and deceitful ideas." What is the irony in that statement? The Puritans came to this country for religious freedom, but they then persecuted others for their religion which made the colony almost as bad as the place they had left Explain how the witch-hunt years were a time of "general revenge." The Puritans were…...
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literature of africa unit test study guide
based on events in sunjata, what is most likely the reason he can walk? he was embarrassed at causing his mother to suffer humiliation narrative texts include all of the following elements except humourous situations an epic poem contains all of the following elements except a protagonist with magical abilities all of the following lines in the poem represent supernatural events in sunjata except "let him forge an iron staff so i can walk" why do the sorceresses agree to…...
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AP Literature Neutral Tone/ Attitude Words
Admonitory Cautionary, a warning Allusive Implied or inferred; containing, abounding in metaphorical; symbolic; figurative Apathetic Not interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive Authoritative Having the sanction or weight of power Baffled Confused; bewildered; or perplexed Callous Insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic Candid Honest; impartial Frank; outspoken; open and sincere Ceremonial Characterized by ceremony; formal; ritual Clinical Extremely objective and realistic; dispassionately analytic; unemotionally critical Consoling To alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; comforting Contemplative Thoughtful; full or deep consideration;…...
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Eng 11A Elements of Romantic Lit (Unit 2)
which literary device is employed in the following sentence from Herman Melvill's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" allusion what was an important element of romantic literature personal and spiritual exploration How is vanity highlighted in "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" But the doctor's four friends had taught no such lesson to themselves. They resolved forthwith to make a pilgrimage to Florida..... Colonel Killigrew lust Mr. Gascoigne pompousness Widow Wycherly vanity Mr. Medbourne greed...
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Reading Standards for Literature Vocabulary
adaptation This is a version of an original source (such as a diary, an autobiography, or a story) which is modified for presentation in another form, such as a film, a musical, or a play. allusion This is the reference to a person, place, or event from history, literature, or religion with which a reader is likely to be familiar. analyze This is to separate a whole into its parts. archetypal character This is a character in a work that…...
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Chpater 1-5 Sociology Quizzes
Which of the following was the main concern of Kelsey Timmerman in his book Where Am I Wearing the people who make our clothing A key element in the sociological imagination is the ability to view one's own society as an outsider A sociologist observing behavior at a college football game would probably focus on the interaction among fans during the pre-game ritual of tailgate parties Which of the following would be an example of the use of the sociological…...
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Austria/Hungary: The Metamorphosis
Which of the following is not an important characteristic of modernist literature? a. The influence of World War I c. Pessimism about the future b. The use of an urban setting d. Optimism about social values NOT A What point of view is The Metamorphosis told from? a. Third-person limited point of view, through Gregor c. First-person point of view, through Gregor b. Third person omniscient d. Third-person limited point of view, through Grete NOT C What type of work…...
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English 10 A Unit 1: The Literature Of the Americans
1. Archetypes frequently appear in literature with ____ (1 point) Universal Themes 2. A ____ contains the main points of a story and is relatively short. ( 1 point ) Summary 3. A____ States the exact same thing as a passage but in your own words. Paraphrase 4. Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of "The Literature of The Americas"? The literature of the Americas reflects the diversity of the people and cultures in each region.…...
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Chapter 16 Review
The term Romantic was: used by writers of literature in the 19th century and adopted by musicians The composer most responsible for elevating music to a new level of respect during the Romantic era was: Beethoven Which is true of the relative status of music in the 19th century? Music rose to the same status as literature The Romantic movement in literature first arose in England and Germany Who provided the Romantics with the ideal of the individual and was…...
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Literary Devices: Pathos, Ethos, and Logos
Ethos Ethical appeal that relies on the credibility of the speaker Pathos Speaker tries to provoke an emotional response from the audience Logos An appeal through the use of logic and reasoning Pale feeble and unimpressive Cleave split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain Reproach the expression of disapproval or disappointment Unify make or become united, uniform, or whole. Deny state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of Parallelism the use of successive…...
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Organisations and Conflict
Conflict is a process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another party. true Conflict is based on the technical skills of the parties involved and is independent of their perceptions. false Conflict can reduce the significance of organizational politics. false Organizations should eliminate conflict in order to be more productive false The most recent perspective on conflict is that an optimal level exists which is beneficial to the organization. FALSE Constructive…...
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AP Spanish Literature (Abriendo Puertas)
Don Juan Manuel El conde Lucanor: Ejemplo XXXV: Garcilaso de la Vega Soneto XXIII Luis de Argote y Góngora Soneto CLXVI Francisco de Quevedo Salmo XVII Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Sátira filosófica Hernán Cortés Anómino La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha Tirso de Molina, Gabriel Téllez El burlador de Sevilla y convivado de piedra José María Heredia Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer…...
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Austria/Hungary: The Metamorphosis; practice & quiz
Which of the following is not an important characteristic of modernist literature? Optimism about social values What type of work does Gregor do? travelling salesman What point of view is The Metamorphosis told from? Third-person limited point of view, through Gregor What is Gregor's first physical challenge after being transformed? Getting out of bed. Which of the following are biographical elements in The Metamorphosis? All of the above Why does Grete want to move the furniture out of Gregor's room?…...
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English 4 Midterm Review
Which is the best definition of an epic? a long narrative poem that tells a heroic story Which of these is a characteristic of most epics? serious, elevated language Which statement is true of most Anglo-Saxon lyrics? they were originally composed and passed along in the oral tradition Which statement is true of historical writing from early times? it can be read in the original by most readers of Modern English What quality does Beowulf share with most other legendary…...
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Short List of Literary Conventions
Allegory story, play, or picture in which characters are used as symbols; fable Allusion a reference to something literary, mythological, or historical that the author assumes the reader will recognize Aside A piece of dialogue intended for the audience and supposedly not heard by the other actors on stage Convention A characteristic of a literary genre (often unrealistic) that is understood and accepted by audiences because it has come, through usage and time, to be recognized as a familiar technique.…...
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Sociology Exam One
The scientific study of social behavior and human groups is known as A. political science. B. sociology. C. psychology. D. anthropology. Sociology Émile Durkheim's study of suicide related suicide rates to A. the extent to which people were integrated into the group life of a society. B. personal depression. C. climatic conditions such as oppressive heat, heavy rain, and cold winters. D. personal stress. The extent to which people were integrated into the group life of a society The awareness…...
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