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What do both “The Author to Her Book” and “A Hymn to the Evening” communicate to the reader?

A
key historical points of the time
B
information about complaints of the time
C
details of a significant relationship
D
information about the speaker’s life
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How does each poet's use of figurative language contribute to the overall meaning of "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

A
Wheatley's use of hyperbole accentuates her gratitude for God’s creation; Bradstreet's use of metaphor shows how she cares about her writing.
B
Wheatley's use of metaphor contrasts different types of creation; Bradstreet's use of metaphor contrasts a relationship between a mother and child.
C
Bradstreet's use of metaphor exaggerates the importance loving your work; Wheatley's use of metaphor exaggerates the greatness of God’s creation.
D
Wheatley's use of hyperbole provides details about the importance of rain in nature; Bradstreet's use of hyperbole provides details about a mother and father.
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Which statement best describes the tones of "The Author to Her Book" and "A Hymn to the Evening"?

A
Bradstreet's poem has a thoughtful tone, while Wheatley’s poem has a more nervous tone.
B
Bradstreet's poem has a serious and direct tone, while Wheatley’s poem has an energetic and excited tone.
C
Bradstreet’s poem has a straightforward and direct tone, while Wheatley’s poem has an evasive and indirect tone.
D
Bradstreet's poem has relaxed tone, while Wheatley’s poem has a more aggressive tone.
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Read the quotation from "A Hymn to the Evening". “Night's leaden sceptre seals my drowsy eyes,Then cease, my song, till fair Aurora rise.”Wheatley uses the word leaden in these lines to suggest that

A
the speaker has woken from a long night of rest.
B
the speaker has hard work left to complete.
C
the speaker is filled with strength.
D
the speaker is tired and ready to rest.
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Which line from "A Hymn to the Evening" contains a metaphor?

A
"Soon as the sun forsook the eastern main"
B
"And draws the sable curtains of the night,"
C
"Let placid slumbers sooth each weary mind"
D
"So shall the labors of the day begin"
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Which statement best describes how Wheatley’s word choice in "A Hymn to the Evening" expresses her colonial values?

A
Using hyperbole, it stresses admiration and praise for God.
B
Using figurative language, it celebrates the American colonies.
C
Using the language of supplication, it addresses the importance of prayer.
D
Using traditional poetic language and devices, it discusses the importance of religious beliefs.
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How does Bradstreet use figurative language throughout "The Author to Her Book" to develop the theme?

A
Her comparisons emphasize the importance of love between a mother and child.
B
Her comparisons emphasize the innocence of children.
C
Her comparisons emphasize how writing is a painful process.
D
Her comparisons emphasize her care for her own writing.
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Read the excerpt from "The Author to Her Book".“Thou ill-form’d offspring of my feeble brain,Who after birth didst by my side remain,Till snatched from thence by friends, less wise than true,Who thee abroad, expos’d to public view”What is the rhyme scheme in these lines?

A
A, B, C, D
B
A, A, D, D
C
A, A, B, B
D
A, A, C, C

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