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QuizMultiple Choice

8.1: Female Colonial Poets

Question 25 • HVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 A

How do both “The Author to Her Book” and “A Hymn to the Evening” reflect cultural values of their time?

Answer
A
Each poem emphasizes beliefs largely shaped by Puritan values to express themes.
B
Each poem details aspects of women's complaints about Puritan society.
C
Each poem features a speaker who emphasizes the relevance of duty, love, and respect.
D
Each poem conveys women's attitudes toward life and love in colonial America.