Realism/Ambrose Bierce
What is realism?
An accurate portrayal of real life
What best summarizes the theme of the story?
Loyalty to the cause was above all other loyalties during the Civil War.
What was the primary purpose of the event where Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address?
To dedicate a national cemetery
The word "consecrate" as used in the address most closely means:
make sacred
society, government, religion
How does Druse initially react to the horseman?
Still drowsy, Druse mistakes the horseman for a grand statue, not recognizing him as his father
The phrase "four score and seven years ago" refers to what year?
1776
What does Lincoln say the living cannot do?
Consecrate the battlefield
In realist literature, setting typically _______________
An accurate reflection of specific time and place
Sophia Auld was significant in Frederick Douglass’ life because:
she taught him the alphabet
Which rhetorical device is prominently featured in the phrase "of the people, by the people, for the people"?
parallelism, repetition, epistrophe
What does Lincoln mean by "last full measure of devotion"?
Sacrificing one's life
His nickname was ‘Bitter Bierce”, Why?
his sardonic, cynical attitude
Douglass became a leader in this movement _______________
Abolitionist Movement
What does Lincoln suggest is the true test facing the nation?
Whether democracy can endure
The speech's final message emphasizes:
Democratic renewal
Three qualities of his writings:
abrupt beginnings, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, and impossible events and the theme of war
This man discovered Douglass’ speaking ability and began working with him in 1841
The "unfinished work" Lincoln refers to represents:
Defeating the Confederate army
What/who is Lincoln referring to when he says:
Founding Fathers, Government (elected officials), Citizens