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MTTC Exam- Authors Questions With
Correct Answers.


Washington Irving (1783-1859) - answer✔-one of the first bestselling American authors


-he brought a legend-filled style into a new American literary landscape

-he started out professionally as a lawyer, turned to creative writing in newspapers, serials &

books

-his first book, A History of New York, was very popular in America

-his two most famous works (came from The Sketchbooks of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, were "Rip

van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy hollow" propelled him into bestseller status

-these tales read like American fairytales due to their fantastical and legendary plots

-they were written in a distinctive humorous and witty style


Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) - answer✔-Poet and first African American to publish a book


-She and Olaudah Equiano are credited as founding African literature in the English language

-Her most famous poem "On Being Brought from Africa to America" --> about race and religion

-She was enslaved by John & Susanna Wheatley & converted to Christianity

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-She was outspoken against slavery and wrote poetry supporting the value of freedom

-She admired George Washington and supported the American Revolution


John Smith (1580-1631) - answer✔-Early American settler who influence the politics and history

of the U.S.

-his books described the day-to-day life, opportunity, & geography of the Virginia Colony, as

well as a questionable account with an Indian woman named Pocahontas


John Winthrop (1588-1649) - answer✔-His lay sermon coined the phrase "city on a hill" to

describe America

-His diary became an important book in the history of Massachusetts

-His vision for a godly commonwealth created the basis for an established religion


Roger Williams (1603-1683) - answer✔-His books & pamphlets promoted his ideals including

separation from the Church of England, separation of church and state, and the freedom of all

citizens to follow their conscience


Henry Wadsforth Longfellow (1807-1882) - answer✔-American poet & writer from the 19th

century

-Received a solid education & studied languages in Europe

-Back in the states he worked as a professor & created textbooks

-He was considered a Romantic & was influenced by the Romantics during his time in Germany

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-He wrote books & poems, wrote about the common man, often wrote in a lyrical style that

emphasized the musical quality of poetry

-His most famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride" changed facts- did not have Paul Revere get

arrested & instead save the day

-He is remembered for his lyric poetry, his writing about everyday activities, and his writing

about the common life


Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) - answer✔-19th-century American poet and short fiction writer


-Know for his Gothic Romanticism; typically wrote poetry and short fiction, but was also a

prolific nonfiction writer

-Considered to be the father of the detective fiction genre

-His writing was largely influenced by his own personal experiences (he endured several

tragedies & psychological trauma) --> the psychic effects of this are evident in his work

-He attempted to reconcile his own emotions of fear, regret, and sadness with the beauty and

romance of people and events in his life

-His deep understanding of the human condition presented itself in his dramatic, symbolic, and

evocative writing


Herman Melville (1819-1891) - answer✔-Celebrated for his earlier works, which were

considered to be adventure tales

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