The Puritans Review Johnson

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What is the term for the reversal of normal word order for poetic effect?

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Inversion

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What do we call the literary technique that describes something to appeal to our senses?

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Sensory details

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What is the literary term for language that appeals to our five senses?

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Imagery

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In Anne Bradstreet’s poem, what does she prize more than whole mines of gold?

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Her husband

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True or False: Women and Men were treated equally during the Puritan era.

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False

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What is the significance of inversion in poetry?

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It creates emphasis and alters the rhythm of the poem.

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How do sensory details enhance a piece of writing?

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They create vivid imagery and engage the reader's senses.

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What is the purpose of using imagery in literature?

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To create mental pictures and evoke emotions in the reader.

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Who is considered one of the first American poets and a prominent figure in Puritan literature?

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Anne Bradstreet

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What does the term 'Puritan' refer to in a historical context?

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A religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries that sought to purify the Church of England.