Which American author created detective fiction?
Answer(s): D
Poe invented detective fiction, which he dubbed “tales of ratiocination,” stories in which logic is used to solve a mystery. Classic examples include “Murders in the Rue Morgue” and “The Purloined Letter.”
The former viewed nature as comprehensible and a source of divine inspiration and a new spirit of American individualism, while the later saw it as a savage force – beautiful but alien and perilous.The above text most likely refers to which two authors?
Part of Emerson’s new national vision was based on the inspiration he felt individuals could gain from an appreciation of nature. Melville, however, often portrayed nature as a savage or even vengeful force, most famously symbolized by the great white whale Moby Dick.
Nature, the gentlest mother,Impatient of no child,The feeblest or the waywardest, – Her admonition mildIn forest and the hillBy traveller is heard,Restraining rampant squirrelOr too impetuous bird.How fair her conversation,A summer afternoon, – Her household, her assembly;And when the sun goes downHer voice among the aislesIncites the timid prayerOf the minutest cricket,The most unworthy flower.When all the children sleepShe turns as long awayAs will suffice to light her lamps;Then, bending from the sky,With infinite affectionAnd infiniter care,Her golden finger on her lip,Wills silence everywhere.The word “child” in line 2 probably refers to
Line 1 establishes that the poem is speaking of the natural world and living things in general. Nature’s children are all living things.
Nature, the gentlest mother,Impatient of no child,The feeblest or the waywardest, – Her admonition mildIn forest and the hillBy traveller is heard,Restraining rampant squirrelOr too impetuous bird.How fair her conversation,A summer afternoon, – Her household, her assembly;And when the sun goes downHer voice among the aislesIncites the timid prayerOf the minutest cricket,The most unworthy flower.When all the children sleepShe turns as long awayAs will suffice to light her lamps;Then, bending from the sky,With infinite affectionAnd infiniter care,Her golden finger on her lip,Wills silence everywhere.The use of the word “aisles” in line 13 brings in the imagery of a
Answer(s): A
This poem reflects a spiritual appreciation for nature. The use of “aisles” compares the natural world to a church where all creatures pray in thanks.
Nature, the gentlest mother,Impatient of no child,The feeblest or the waywardest, – Her admonition mildIn forest and the hillBy traveller is heard,Restraining rampant squirrelOr too impetuous bird.How fair her conversation,A summer afternoon, – Her household, her assembly;And when the sun goes downHer voice among the aislesIncites the timid prayerOf the minutest cricket,The most unworthy flower.When all the children sleepShe turns as long awayAs will suffice to light her lamps;Then, bending from the sky,With infinite affectionAnd infiniter care,Her golden finger on her lip,Wills silence everywhere.The “lamps” mentioned in line 20 are probably
Answer(s): C
The poem ends with sunset and nightfall. The lighting of the lamps represents the stars coming out in the night sky.
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