

On Being Brought from Africa to America
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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main theme of 'On Being Brought from Africa to America'?
Back
The main theme is the complex experience of African Americans, highlighting both the pain of slavery and the possibility of redemption through Christianity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is the author of 'On Being Brought from Africa to America'?
Back
Phillis Wheatley.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the phrase 'Twas mercy brought me' suggest about the speaker's view on her journey to America?
Back
It suggests that the speaker views her arrival in America as a form of mercy, implying a sense of gratitude despite the circumstances.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'benighted' mean in the context of the poem?
Back
'Benighted' refers to being in a state of moral or intellectual darkness, suggesting ignorance or lack of enlightenment.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the phrase 'Their colour is a diabolic die'?
Back
This phrase reflects the speaker's awareness of the negative perceptions associated with her race and the societal prejudice she faces.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rhyme is predominantly used in 'On Being Brought from Africa to America'?
Back
End rhyme.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Wheatley express her feelings about her race in the poem?
Back
Wheatley expresses feelings of both pride and sorrow, acknowledging the prejudice she faces while also embracing her identity.
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