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- 1. Multiple Choice
Modernism follows the thematic quality of __________.
Gloomy, decaying setting
Heightened awareness of mystery.
Alienation & spiritual loneliness
Political critique
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is often true about the message of a Modern short story?
It is often has an underlying meaning of the text.
It often does not contain a message at all.
It is often an apparent and happy message.
It is located in story's resolution.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which parts of the traditional short story model often disappeared in Modernist writing? Choose ALL that apply.
clear and chronological plot
exposition
resolution
character development
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the term associated with Modernism that means "loss of a false belief"?
disappointment
realization
epiphany
disillusionment
- 5. Multiple Choice
What type of heroes do we find in writing during the time period of Modernism?
lovable
flawed
brave
complex
- 6. Multiple Choice
What occurred during the modernist era?
limited options
profound religious dedication
extreme poverty
new possibilities
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is Modernism?
A reaction that began during the WWI period that focused on a break from convention and tradition in art, literature, culture, etc.
A reaction against the Romantic authors that focused on creating realistic, gritty narratives
A continuation of the Realist movement that now focused on WWI and the horrors of war
A break from Imagism that turned against using imagery and focused on hidden meaning in poetry
- 8. Multiple Choice
a flow of images and thoughts
stream of consciousness
realism
Beat Movement
The Lost Generation
- 9. Multiple Choice
rejection of past norms; "make it new" was the slogan
Postmodernism
Beat Movement
Harlem Renaissance
Modernism
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