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Name one representative author of each period.

Identify the following American writers and provide the title of his most representative literary work

The definition of a beacon is a person or thing that warns, guides or offers support. A lighthouse is an example of a beacon.

An example of establish is when you start a business.

A speech made by a priest at church on Sunday morning that is intended to teach a religious lesson is an example of a sermon.

a person who sins; wrongdoer

Increase is defined as to become bigger or greater.

Preoccupation is a state of being focused on and engrossed in something, or the thing that you are engrossed in.

A panda that is kept in a cage at the zoo is an example of a panda that is in captivity.

An example of slave is to engage in physical labor at work for 14 hours a day.

Doom is defined as a sentence of blame, destiny or fate.

One who preaches

Revival is defined as a reawakening of something, or to something coming back to health, life or popularity.

Wrath is great anger. An example of wrath is the way you would feel after your brand new car is stolen and destroyed.

An example of descend is when a plane starts to move down or descend before landing. An example of descend is when a hill goes in a downward direction.

The definition of ascend is defined as to move upward. A hiker ascends a mountain

full of or characterized by sin; wicked; immoral

A situation where a parent and child cannot understand each other because of very different ideologies is an example of a situation where there is a gulf between them.

An example of a pit is a deep hole in the mud.

causing loathing; disgusting; abhorrent; detestable

One that is disgusting, loathsome

in a dreadful manner very; extremely: dreadfully tired

Cast means to throw something with force. An example of cast is to throw out a fishing line.

An example of enlightenment is when you become educated about a particular course of study or a particular religion.

An example of an enquiry is airport security asking questions about a traveler's luggage.

Enquiry, an alternative spelling of inquiry, is defined as a question or careful research.

Virtue is defined as moral excellence.

Temperance is defined as showing restraint in eating or drinking, and especially avoiding alcohol.

The definition of a resolution is a plan for something to be done. An example of a resolution is a decision to lose 20 pounds in the upcoming year.

A sparing use; sparingness. not wasteful; not spending unnecessarily

incerity is the quality of being honest, true and real. An example of sincerity is a person who really means everything that he promises

A long lecture on proper moral behavior is an example of a sermon.

When a book is fascinating and takes all your attention, this is an example of when you engross yourself in the book.