Final Set of Questions Before the Midterm

 

Above is one of William Blake's paintings.  Below is one of his poems as it was published in his lifetime.  (Blake was not only a writer but also an artist and a printer.)

Good evening :)

Today we had our first presentation, Andrew and Nate's presentation on poetry.  I am sending you their presentation for you to look over as it will be on the exam.

We also went over the sample midterm from 2010.  Here are some questions that may help with the short answer.

-- List five elements of American literature among the readings that we have looked at so far.  Why did you choose these elements?

-- What has surprised you about these elements?

-- How do these elements build on what you have learned in other literature classes?

-- List five elements of Native American myths/stories that you have observed so far.  Why did you choose these elements?  what has surprised you about them?

-- List five elements of poetry that you have observed so far.  Why did you choose these elements?  What has surprised you about them?  What is not surprising?

-- How does Puritan poetry fit into Andrew and Nate's history of poetry?

-- How did Andrew and Nate's history help you understand Puritan poetry more fully?

-- List five elements of life writing that you have observed so far.  Why did you choose these elements?

-- How does life writing belong with literature?  How does it belong with history?

-- List five elements of narratives of exploration that you have observed so far.  Why did you choose these elements.  

-- How have our presentations and videos helped you with American literature?  What would be some good topics for future presentations?

-- List five facts or opinions that you have learned from class discussion.  Why did you choose them?

-- List five things you've gained from keeping your journal.  Why did you choose them?

I will be choosing among these questions for my short answer section.

Let me know if you have additional questions!

Dr. Szlyk