Self-Reliance

Who wrote "Self-Reliance?"

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Walt Whitman

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Henry David Thoreau

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Which does Emerson value more?

• original thought

• traditional wisdom

The author's main purpose in warning people against "foolish consistency" is to __.

• warn people against listening too closely to others' advice

• encourage a return to traditional beliefs and values

• help people earn more respect among their peers

• tell us to be open-minded and willing to change our minds

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Ralph Waldo Emerson believes that _____ is smart.

• doing well in school

• going to Harvard

• believing in your own thoughts

• being popular

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According to Emerson, what is the key to self-reliance?

• Rely on others for guidance and support.

• Doubt oneself and seek validation from others.

• Conform to societal norms and expectations.

• Trust oneself and follow one's own instincts and beliefs.

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What does Emerson mean by 'Trust thyself'?

• One should never trust their own abilities and instincts and always rely on the opinions or judgments of others.

• One should always doubt their own abilities and instincts and rely solely on the opinions or judgments of others.

• One should trust others' abilities and instincts more than their own and not rely on their own judgments.

• One should have confidence in their own abilities and instincts, and not rely too heavily on the opinions or judgments of others.

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What is the main idea of Emerson's 'Self-Reliance'?

• The beauty of nature

• The ideal lifestyle

• The importance of individualism

• The power of persuasion

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What does Emerson want the reader to understand in 'Self-Reliance'?

• The importance of imitation

• The danger of envy

• The need for conformity

• The value of independence

This is described by Emerson as being an iron string.

• triumph of principles

• a foolish consistency

• self-trust

• a guitar

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Another good title for this work might also be _____.

• "Be Yourself"

• "Trust Yourself"

• "Believe in Yourself"

• all of these

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