The departed lover of the narrator in “The Raven” is: 

According to our textbook, this poet specialized in poems that appear as “compressed statements abounding in startling imagery and marked by extraordinary vocabulary.”

Identify the writer of the following work: “The Purloined Letter”

Pick one of the following iconic American authors: Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, or Edgar Allan Poe.  Using the introduction in our book to the author you select, explain the significance and lasting influence of the author’s work.  Discuss the kind of work the author produced (cite examples whether you quote directly from the book or not).  Respond with at least 2 full paragraphs (at least 8 sentences each).

Identify the writer of the following work: “Review of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave”

Identify the writer of the following work: “As Weary Pilgrim”

Write two paragraphs on the impact of 19th century women on abolition and women’s rights.  Use the textbook to discuss the impact of Margaret Fuller, Angelina E. Grimke and Sojourner Truth specifically.  Each paragraph should be at least 8 sentences.  At some point address the following: Why did some many that favored abolition also favor the advancement of women’s rights? Use first person pronouns (I, me, my) to represent your own perspective on these writers. 1 sentence per paragraph should be a direct quote from your textbook with the page # cited parenthetically ( ).  Your answers should only be based on material provided in our textbook. You should not be referencing outside sources or research. Suggested outline: Paragraph 1: Give context by comparing abolition movements and feminist movements of 19th century (the 1800s).  Name Fuller, Grimke & Truth as significant figures in these movements. Paragraph 2: Talk about the specific work Fuller, Grimke & Truth did to campaign for these movements.

What can happen if a truss is rigidly fixed at its supports?

What is a common structural challenge when using trusses?

Which type of truss is commonly used in the construction of roofs?