Phillis Wheatley Questions and Answers 2023/Notes with complete solution
2 views 0 purchase
Course
Phillis Wheatley
Institution
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley Questions and Answers 2023/Notes with complete solution
where is Phillis Wheatley seen today?
Phillis Wheatley center in Greenville
what happened when she was 7?
she was brought to America as a slave
who gave her her name?
the family who owned her
describe Phillis's family...
phillis wheatley questions and answers 2023notes with complete solution where is phillis wheatley seen today phillis wheatley center in greenville what happened when she was 7 she was brought to a
Written for
Phillis Wheatley
All documents for this subject (3)
Seller
Follow
magdamwikash23
Reviews received
Content preview
Phillis Wheatley Questions and Answers 2023/Notes with
complete solution
where is Phillis Wheatley seen today?
Phillis Wheatley center in Greenville
what happened when she was 7?
she was brought to America as a slave
who gave her her name?
the family who owned her
describe Phillis's family
cultured, prosperous, treated her as a member of the family
what did she write several poems about?
defending the American Revolution cause
who does she address in this poem?
General (of the army) George Washington
what was her epithet?
1st widely-acclaimed American poet (known outside US)
why was she unusual to have this epithet?
she was a slave and had high-quality work
what is the title of this poem?
To His Excellency General Washington
toils
hard work (n)
propitious
favorable
lament
mourn
refulgent
radiant
refluent
ebbing
ensign
flag
Eolus
Greek god of wind
Gallic
French
Britannia
England
In line 2, what does she say she is talking about in this poem? What does she call
America?
America's scenes of glorious toils (bc benefit=freedom); Columbia (a woman)
In lines 9-10, what does Wheatley describe America as?
a goddess
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller magdamwikash23. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R161,46. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.