The Enlightenment in England – Modern Humanities Practice Test

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• Which author wrote the early realist novel Robinson Crusoe?
• Which 18th-century author is represented by a dictionary project that codified English, alongside editors like Noah Webster and James Murray?
• What does Johnson claim about the vocabulary in his dictionary?
• Which statement best describes the plan for resolving difficulties in meaning?
• Which film field is described as among the most creative and exciting fields in production?
• Which English thinker helped lay the foundations for liberal political theory emphasizing natural rights?
• To improve the paragraph, Miguel should add
• Which research paper title would best support a discussion of the stages of filmmaking from planning to postproduction?
• Which English author explored gender equality and education in the late 18th century?
• The line comparing complexion to an infernal hue implies which belief?
• In the sentence about those who toil at lower employments, the underlined word means:
• Which genre best describes Gulliver's Travels as a whole?
• Which 18th-century writer popularized epistolary fiction with Pamela?
• In an essay written in a formal style, what kind of tone should the writing have?
• Which philosopher is associated with the theory of the social contract and civil liberty?
• Which term best describes John Locke's view that knowledge comes from sensory experience?
• Read Johnson's preface excerpt. The excerpt suggests that Johnson's work is significant because it
• Which source is most reliable for information on proper care of peach trees?
• Editing a film is similar to editing a novel: To put the sentence in formal style, which is the best choice to replace the underlined phrase?
• To improve the Foley artists conclusion, which addition would be best?
• Which statement uses pathos as a rhetorical appeal?
• Which 18th-century English writer used satire to critique power and policy in political life?
• Which phrase does Johnson use to describe the writers whose works he draws from as sources for the dictionary?
• Which English philosopher argued that ideas originate in experience?
• The Rape of the Lock is a mock-epic by Pope. Which feature defines a mock-epic?
• Which statement describes the relationship between natural rights and political authority in the Declaration of Independence?
• Complete the sentence: Kev's keen insights and ________ comments impressed the judges. Which word completes most positively?
• Which literary form popularized in the 18th century was shaped by the rise of periodicals and social commentary?
• Which institution, founded in 1660, became central to English scientific inquiry and discourse?
• From the excerpts, how are the two passages similar?
• In filmmaking, which task is specifically described as occurring during the production phase?
• The neoclassical tradition in Enlightenment poetry and prose was influenced by which writers?
• When developing paragraphs for an essay, why should the writer include information about sources for all quoted information?
• Which work by Alexander Pope mocks both human folly and literary pretensions in a mock-epic?
• What action demonstrates Sancho's commitment to learning after moving to England?
• Which two major Pope works helped define neoclassical style in English poetry?
• Which 1707 act merged England and Scotland into a single sovereign state?
• In the early Declaration of Independence context, which description best explains the purpose of appealing to the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
• Samuel Johnson's dictionary is best described as the first
• In the passage where Sancho expresses gratitude toward Sterne's writing, how does his tone come across?
• Which economic doctrine guided state policy on trade and wealth during the English Enlightenment?
• Which 18th-century work by Defoe is often considered the first modern travel/adventure narrative?
• In Sancho's letters, which description best captures his view of Uncle Toby?
• In the Declaration of Sentiments excerpt, which right is described as the first right of a citizen?
• Which 18th-century English philosopher questioned religious authority while engaging with Newtonian science?
• Which 18th-century figure is best known for compiling a comprehensive dictionary that codified the English language?
• Who published the first major English-language dictionary in 1755?
• Which 18th-century Englishwoman’s treatise argued for women’s rights and education before Wollstonecraft?
• By collecting quotations from a range of authors, he augmented the vocabulary.
• Which term best describes Johnson's aim to settle orthography, display analogy, regulate structures, and ascertain signification?
• Which task belongs to the preproduction phase?
• Which author is associated with the early realist novel tradition in English literature?
• Ignatius Sancho's letter suggests the subject would ease the yoke of many—what does this imply about the writer's attitude toward abolition?
• In the Johnson dictionary preface excerpt, the author notes that the work relied on
• In a passage describing laws that compel submission and withhold rights, which pair of ideas best captures the theme?
• Which Locke work argues for natural rights and limited government?
• Which event established a constitutional framework limiting the monarchy in England?
• Max wants to organize information into a table with three columns. Which three-phase sorting is the best option?
• Which act in 1701 secured Protestant succession and barred Catholics from the throne?
• How do both men use God and religion to achieve their purpose?
• From the Thoughts and Sentiments excerpt, which issue is addressed by the claim that Africans were not entitled to knowledge?
• Which 17th–18th-century English philosopher is noted for empirical epistemology and arguing against innate ideas in An Essay Concerning Human Understanding?
• Which sentence best captures the overall purpose of Foley in filmmaking?
• What is the author's purpose in the excerpt from the Declaration of Independence about governments?
• In the Declaration of Sentiments, which option best describes how pathos is used?
• A Dictionary of the English Language was unique at publication for its what?
• Which early work is commonly cited as inaugurating the tradition of the English novel by focusing on practical problems and solitary experience?
• To put the sentence in formal style, which revision is best?
• In the Declaration of Independence excerpt, which statement best describes the use of rhetorical appeals?
• In describing the Foley process, which statement best explains the writer’s role?
• In Johnson's preface, the word enterprize in this context most nearly means?
• Which poet is associated with the neoclassical style and authored works such as An Essay on Man and The Rape of the Lock?
• What is the central tension in David Hume’s philosophy regarding knowledge and belief?
• What is the stated purpose of the excerpt about Sterne's writing?
• Who authored the Declaration of Sentiments?
• Which 1689 document codified rights of Parliament and limited the powers of the crown?
• In the Declaration of Sentiments excerpt, which statement best describes the relationship between diction and purpose?
• In this excerpt, what belief does Cugoano explicitly express about slavery?
• Which statement about abolition is supported by the passages?
• Which 17th-century Englishwoman argued for women's education in A Serious Proposal to the Ladies?
• What is the most logical order for organizing the three body paragraphs about sound effects in film?
• In planning a film sound effects essay, which practice helps ensure you capture all potential sounds in a scene?
• Which sentence best expresses the primary claim of the early abolitionist quotes in Thoughts and Sentiments?
• Which statement demonstrates logos in a policy context?
• Which statement describes Johnson's method of selecting authorities for his dictionary?
• Which 18th-century author is credited with codifying the English language through a comprehensive dictionary?
• Which Enlightenment figure argued for a Newtonian-informed natural theology in England?
• Which phrase should be revised to match the objective tone of the conclusion?
• Which statement best describes the shared political idea in the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of Sentiments?
• Which early modern English thinker argued that the mind at birth is a blank slate and ideas originate in experience?
• The motto Nullius in verba is associated with which institution?
• The solution of all difficulties, and the supply of all defects, must be sought in the examples, subjoined to the various senses of each word, and ranged according to the time of their authours. Which option best describes this method?
• From the two excerpts (Declaration of Independence and Declaration of Sentiments) about declaring causes and actions: How do they relate?
• Which English philosopher is known for the idea of the social contract and civil liberty?
• Which document discusses the necessity of declaring the causes for separation to the world?
• The Royal Society is best understood as a symbol of institutional growth in which field?
• Wherever I turned my view, there was perplexity to be disentangled, and confusion to be regulated; choice was to be made out of boundless variety. Which word helps determine the meaning of perplexity?
• From Thoughts and Sentiments, which words best describe Cugoano's attitude toward slavery in this excerpt?
• What social spaces in 18th-century England became hubs of news, debate, and sociability?
• In Locke’s political theory, what is the basis of legitimate government?
• What is the key difference in focus between Sancho's and Cugoano's requests regarding slavery?
• In the Declaration of Independence excerpt, which statement best describes Jefferson's diction?
• From the Johnson etymology discussion, which statement best describes the role of etymology in dictionaries?
• Which statement best captures the combined message about education and opportunity?
• The excerpt suggests that Johnson's work is significant because it
• What is the primary function of Foley artists as described in filmmaking?
• Which Swift work uses fantastical voyages to critique human nature and imperialism?
• Which term describes belief in God based on reason and observation rather than revelation?
• The 1707 Act created a single sovereign state by uniting England and Scotland. Which option lists that act?
• Tristram Shandy is best described as a novel that deliberately uses digressions.
• Which evaluation best captures the thesis about Foley artists?
• According to Johnson, the writers before the Restoration are valued because they provide
• Which Defoe work follows the life of a conwoman in 18th-century London?
• The phrase "ties of our common kindred" indicates what rhetorical approach?
• Which 18th-century concept was popularized by the periodical press and coffeehouse culture?
• In the same Thoughts and Sentiments excerpt, what is the main claim about slavery?
• What is the title of Johnson’s landmark dictionary?
• Which Defoe work is widely cited as an early modern travel and adventure narrative?
• Which group of thinkers, including Hume and Burke, explored the possibility of human progress through science and reason in the late 18th century?
• According to Johnson, a word's meaning is determined by ...
• Which satirical pamphlet by Jonathan Swift critiques policy toward the Irish poor?
• How is Johnson's approach innovative?
• Which English poet’s works include essays on criticism and a focus on taste and decorum?
• Which pair of writers together fostered The Spectator, a journal promoting civility and public virtue?
• If there are errors in the mechanics of an essay, the writer should revise the essay's
• The best definition of the underlined word 'hapless' in the Johnson preface sentence is:
• Which concept did John Locke’s political theory emphasize as foundational to liberalism?
• Which statement best describes why Stanton's Declaration mirrors the language of the Declaration of Independence?
• A student should conduct research for an essay to gather the ____ , or the details that show that the student's essay is true.
• Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in Johnson's preface excerpts?
• In the Declaration of Sentiments excerpt, which word conveys the negative impact of denying voting rights?
• Which 1701 statute secured Protestant succession and barred Catholics from the throne?
• The ____ in an essay should contain the essay's topic and viewpoint.
• From the excerpts of two historical documents, which similarity is most evident?
• What is the overarching conclusion these excerpts promote about slavery and literacy?
• Which author is known for empiricist approach and argued against innate ideas?
• Which word has a negative connotation?
• Why do Jefferson and Stanton include these similar excerpts in their documents?
• Which is an effective thesis?
• Which title corresponds to Richardson's epistolary novel that centers on virtue and social restraint?
• Which 1689 act granted limited religious toleration to Protestant dissenters?
• An author's ____ is his or her reason for writing a text.
• The Declaration of Independence asserts governments derive their just powers from
• Where does the word 'structure' refer?
• Which ideas are associated with the words justice, magnanimity, and correspondence?
• Which major field saw institutional growth through the Royal Society and empirical inquiry in England?
• Which statement best describes the thesis in an essay?
• The Enlightenment in England contributed to public life through a burgeoning culture of what?
• Before recording Foley sounds, what should the writer do first?
• What motto urged empirical verification over authority?
• What is the best place to put a given paragraph about the film industry in an essay?
• Which 18th-century author contributed to the standardization of English spelling and grammar?
• From the Declaration of Independence excerpt, what is the author's primary purpose?
• Which option is NOT a recommended tip when conducting online research for an essay?
• Which periodical preceded The Spectator and targeted the urban reader with short pieces?
• The public sphere in 18th-century England was fostered by which combination of media and spaces?
• What does Johnson mean by boundless chaos of a living speech?
• Which author experimented with narrative form and satire in Tristram Shandy?
• During which part of the writing process should a writer do research to gather evidence?
• The sentence "We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor" demonstrates which rhetorical device?
• Which statement best captures the stance on slavery in the abolition-related passages?
• Which of the following best captures Johnson's view of using quotes from pre-restoration writers?
• What best describes the purpose of the prewriting stage?
• Which passage is the best example of an explicit statement from Thoughts and Sentiments that shows Cugoano's beliefs about slavery?
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton's Declaration of Sentiments was first delivered to which audience?
• Which English writer is associated with essays on criticism and the notion of taste and decorum?
• What is the overarching theme of these excerpts?
• In what year was the Royal Society founded?
• The statement "We hold these truths to be self-evident" uses which rhetorical approach?
• The Enlightenment in England is often associated with the belief that knowledge and civilization can progress through what?
• What does Sancho's praise of Uncle Toby reveal about his view of Sterne's writings?
• Which publication preceded The Spectator and was aimed at urban readers with brief essays?
• Which author’s writings helped shape early English liberal economic thought through critique of human liberty and property?
• Which form of criticism became central to English Enlightenment poetry and prose, emphasizing taste and moral improvement?
• What is the title of Richardson’s famous epistolary novel about virtue and social constraint?
• Which English work initiated the tradition of the English novel, emphasizing individual experience and practical problems?
• In what year was Samuel Johnson's dictionary published?
• Which audience do the abolition writers aim to appeal to, according to the excerpts?