ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -1) Thou shalt not miss church and community meetings. 2) Thou shalt work hard and support my fellow Puritans. 3) Thou shalt worship a strict and Christian God.

Detailed explanation-2: -uncountable noun. Puritanism is behaviour or beliefs that are based on strict moral or religious principles, especially the principle that people should avoid physical pleasures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Puritans thought civil authorities should enforce religion In such a commonwealth, they felt, it was the duty of the civil authorities to enforce the laws of religion, thus holding a view almost the opposite of that expressed in the First Amendment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Puritans lived a simple life based on the concepts of humility and simplicity. This influence comes from their religious beliefs and the Bible. Wearing elaborate clothing or having conceited thoughts offended Puritans. Puritan writing mimics these cultural values in its plain writing style.