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 The saying, “God helps them that helps themselves”

Which of the following unusual punctuation marks did Emily Dickinson characteristically use?

The figure shows a nation’s production possibilities frontier. In the figure, point A shows

What is a  literary catalog and what is being cataloged in the Declaration of Independence?

Essay Question: Explain how Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography reveals him to be a man of the Enlightenment.   To answer this prompt, you will need to indicate an understanding of the Enlightenment and of the Autobiography.   Use specific evidence from the text to support your claims.    A strong answer will begin with a thesis statement supported with  4-5 specific ways.  All evidence will be taken from the Autobiography, “A Way to Wealth,” and class handouts. No credit will be given for knowledge outside of class material. Use paragraph form in answering this discussion question.

Identify the author and title to which the following selection belongs.  ALSO, in 2-3 sentences explain the meaning and significance of the selection to the whole work: Then, coming out, beheld a space The flame consume my dwelling place. And when I could no longer look, I blest His name that gave and took, That laid my goods now in the dust. Yea, so it was, and so ’twas just.  It was His own, it was not mine, Far be it that I should repine.

In about 4-5 sentences Name the author and title of the following quote.  Set the quote in its historical background  Explain the meaning and the significance of the quote.   “These are the times that try men’s souls.  The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.  Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.  What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.”

Who is the first published poet in America?

Explain what happened with Anne Bradstreet’s book of poetry and how she felt about the situation.  

Payments that have not be paid is called arrears or arrearages.