What's the word?
To have an intense dislike or hatred for
Abominate
Adventitious
Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
What is Puritanism?
Religious movement in the 16th and 17th Centuries that went against some practices of the Catholic Church
What is an allusion?
A reference to a person, place, event, or literary work that is commonly known to readers
What was the first text Mr. Rubino assigned to you this year?
"The World on the Turtle's Back" - Folk Literature
To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
Commiserate
To direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
What was one thing that Puritans believed in (that was different than most societies at the time)?
All people should learn how to read and write (so they could read the Bible)
What is voice?
The writer's unique use of language that enables the reader to perceive the writer's feelings, attitudes, and personality
Who is Mr. Rubino's favorite author?
Kurt Vonnegut
To make amends, make up for; to avert
Expiate
Inadvertent
Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
How does Puritan society influence Anne Bradstreet?
Religious themes OR hard for her to be published/get recognition OR explains why she can read and write
What does the following sentence allude to, and what does the allusion mean:
The neighborhood feud turned into a David-and-Goliath battle, with the underdog refusing to back down.
David and Goliath from the Bible; the underdog had to face a tough task, like David
What is one word/phrase Mr. Rubino says a lot?
(open-ended)
Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position
Noncommittal
Proclivity
A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
Why is Anne Bradstreet important/special
First American poet, and at a time when women did not receive credit
What does the following sentence allude to, and what does the allusion mean:
He strutted into the room like Tony Stark
Avengers/Marvel; Tony Stark is confident or arrogant, and so is the person being talked about
What type of literature is Mr. Rubino's favorite to write?
Poetry
Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances (pronunciation counts)
Sangfroid
Tenuous
Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
What does "Here Follow Some Verses Upon the Burning of Our House" reveal about Bradstreet
She is religious and finds comfort in God
How does Bradstreet's voice start and end in the poem? What causes this shift? (both correct answers required for points!)
Starts of sad/longing. Ends accepting/reverent. Caused by her remembering God and Heaven.
If Mr. Rubino could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be?
Bilbo Baggins (The Hobbit)