PURITAN POEMS

What was the primary purpose of Puritan literature?

• To document historical events without bias

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

• To offer instruction from a Biblical point of view

• To explore complex sentence structures

How did Puritan authors typically convey their messages?

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  Through elaborate and complex language

• By employing cryptic and vague sentences

• Using direct and simple language

• Through the use of satire and irony

Why did Puritans not write for entertainment?

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  They were prohibited by law from creating fictional works

• They viewed writing as a tool to spread the story of God

• They preferred oral storytelling

• They prefer their work private.

What does the word "succourless" mean as used in the poem "Upon the Burning of our House"?

• To have ample support

• Without any aid or help; helpless

• To be in a state of joy

• To have a strong foundation

What is the meaning of the word "bereft" in the context of the poem?

• To be filled with happiness

• To be in a state of wealth

• To express a sense of loss and being entirely deprived of possessions

• To be in a state of great honor

What does "repine" signify in the poem "Upon the Burning of our House"?

• To feel or express contentment

• To feel or express discontent

• To rebuild what was lost

• To celebrate a new beginning

What is the definition of "dunghill" as used in Anne Bradstreet's poem?

• A place of beauty and tranquility

• Something repulsive or degraded

• A small hill in the countryside

• A treasure trove

What does "pelf" refer to in the poem "Upon the Burning of our House"?

• A type of fabric

• A family heirloom

• Old word for money; riches

• A unit of measurement

How many lines does the poem "Upon the Burning of Our House" have?

• 44 lines

• 54 lines

• 64 lines

• 74 lines

What is the meter of the poem "Upon the Burning of Our House"?

• Ten syllables per line

• Eight syllables per line

• Six syllables per line

• Twelve syllables per line