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The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 1 Book Cover
The American Tradition in Literature, Volume 1, 10/e
George Perkins, Eastern Michigan University
Barbara Perkins, University of Toledo-Toledo

Essay Questions



Analysis Essay Quiz



1

From the readings, cite examples that illustrate how Emily Dickinson ties the explanation of abstractions to concrete details.
2

What types of events and human experiences attract her attention as subjects worthy of poetic rendering? What important experiences of her life does she choose not to address?

Evaluation Essay Quiz



3

Explain why Emily Dickinson's poetry marks a break with poetry already introduced in this course.
4

Why might Emily Dickinson's poetry be read comfortably with the works of Walt Whitman?

Interpretation Essay Quiz



5

Select any poem from the readings of your text. Try to paraphrase it.
6

Explain why so many of Emily Dickinson's poems address single moments of experience or perception.








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