Intro to American Lit/Native American Lit Flashcard

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What leads the spirits to Earth in the Osage Creation myth?

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The eagle leads the spirits to Earth.

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What makes the various formations of land in the Osage Creation myth?

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The elk makes the various formations of land.

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Which time period in American literature is characterized by a focus on the 'realities' of everyday life?

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Realism.

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What do Native American creation myths show a close link to and respect for?

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Nature.

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Who gives birth to twins in the Iroquois creation myth?

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Sky Woman.

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What are the names of the twins born to Sky Woman in the Iroquois creation myth?

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Sapling and Flint.

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In the Cherokee myth, why were nocturnal animals gifted the power to see at night?

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They stayed awake and kept watch for a full seven nights rather than falling asleep.

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What is the main theme of Native American creation myths?

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The interconnectedness of life and respect for nature.

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What literary movement followed Romanticism and focused on realism?

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Realism.

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What is a common characteristic of Native American literature?

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A deep respect for nature and the environment.