transientialist

Who wrote “self reliance”

D. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Who wrote the long poem “ Song of myself”

C. Walt whitman

Who wrote the book “Walden”

B. Henry David Thoreau

Who wrote the essay “nature”

D. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Who wrote the book, Leaves of Grass?

C. Walt Whitman

Who wrote the poem, "I Heard a Fly Buzz When I Died “

A. Emily Dickinson

Who wrote the novel Little woman

E.Louisa May Alcott

What is the central theme in Transcedentalism?

B. Self- reliance

What does Transcendentalism emphasize in terms of spiritual insight?

C. Intuition and individual experience

What is the relationship between nature and Transcendentalist beliefs?

B. Nature is a source of spiritual insight and life lessons

How do Transcendentalists generally view the role of government in society?

D. Government should have minimal interference, allowing individuals to govern themselves based on their Innate moral compass

What is the emphasis of Transcendentalist views on fitting in?

C.Nonconformity is a way to express individualism and truth

What are Transcendentalist?

C. Both of the above

In the minds of Transcendentalists, who was at the center of the universe, more powerful than any institution, whether Political or religious

A. The individual

Ralph Waldo Emerson and his crisis of confidence became a revolution in American thought. When Emerson returned to the United States in 1833, he helped forge the

B. Transcendentalist movement

What was Transcendentalism

C. an intellectual movement founded by Emerson that made an impact on American cultural thought

According to_ the human mind is so powerful it can unlock any mystery, from the intricacies of nature to the wonder of God

A. Ralph Waldo Emerson

To_ "The individual is the world." This sentiment was a radical thought in an age that gave all authority to the organized institutions of government, religion, and education

A. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Emerson and Thoreau comes down squarely in favor of

A. Noncomformity

Emerson's most famous protépé/student, Henry David Thoreau, was so thrilled by Emerson's ideas that he

B.built a rough cottage in the woods at Walden Pond and went to live alone, in harmony with nature, untied material things

What is the focus of Walden

A. Ideas of nature.

What is the most important theme in walden

B. Live deliberately; live with purpose

Why doesn't Thoreau think we should be concerned with the news?

C. Both of the above

What are the two main techniques Whitman uses in his poetry?

A. Catalong, or long lists and parallesim

Whitman uses diction that utilizes everyday words and language. What is diction?

C. Word choice

How is the word "indubitably" used in this passage?

C. To emphasize the certainty about the composition of the landscape

What does Emerson suggest distinguishes the perception of a poet from that of a wood-cutter?

B. Wood cutter sees only individual farms

How does the phrase "the air is a cordial of incredible virtue" contribute to the overall tone of the passage?

D. It implies that the air has remarkable and beneficial qualities.

Which of the following best captures the meaning of the phrase "a man casts off his years" in the passage?

A. The man experiences a renewal or rejuvenation in the woods

In the context of the passage, what does Emerson suggest about the impact of nature on human emotions?

D. Nature has the power to uplift and bring joy regardless of the time or season.

In the context of the passage, the term "meanness" most likely refers to:

C. Mediocrity and averageness

Thoreau’s allusion to living “spartan-like” in the passage suggests that he aimed to live

D. Frugally and with discipline

It can be inferred that Thoreau's primary purpose in going to the woods was to:

C.Live deliberately and experience the essence of life

The tone of Thoreau's expression "living is so dear" suggests that he views life as:

B. Precious and valuable

Thoreau's desire to "drive life into a corner" and experience its true nature indicates his inclination toward:

D. Introspection and authentic