American Literature Final

writers attempt to depict/ analyze the distinctive/unique qualities of a geographical area/ its people

the writer’s attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work

a form of literature that is written to be performed before an audience

Tom saying, “Wreck! ...That’s good. Wilson’ll have a little business at last.” is an example of

suggested that environment, heredity, and chance determined people’s fate

short sayings with a message--proverbs

The Realism period lasted between

Arthur Miller saw a parallel between his experience with the "Red Scare of the 1950s and what event of the 1600s?

Things that were driving changes in American life, culture, and literature during the realist/ naturalist movement were

the feeling created in the reader

Which of the following literary works is an example of Transcendentalism?

a group of American writers who came of age during the war and established their literary reputations in the 1920s

The character that opposes the protagonist.

Who calls Nick "Old Sport"?

Who said: “Oh you want too much!... I love you now - isn’t that enough? I can’t help what’s past.”

sought to portray life as faithfully and accurately as possible, focusing on ordinary people/realities of everyday life

Transcendentalists followed Puritan beliefs.

The purpose of most literature during the Age of Reason was

The Modern period lasted between

the feeling created in the reader by a work of literature

Puritans were known for using a lot of complex language in their poetry.

Spent two years living in a tiny cabin in order to immerse himself in nature and write "Walden".

the perspective from which the story is told

An extended metaphor is also known as a conceit.

a "catchall" term for any kind of literary production in the interwar period that health with the modern world

the italicized instructions that identify the setting, props, lighting, scenery, sound effects, etc.

A sort of convergence of the individual, God, and nature according to Transcendentalists

Which line below contains an example of personification?

• The narrator of The Great Gatsby says that his father emphasized the importance of being

Who ran over Myrtle

writers attempt to depict and analyze the distinctive and unique qualities of a geographical area and its people

Who said: “Can’t repeat the past?” “Why of course you can!”

What was unique about Nick compared to Gatsby's other partygoers?

reporting thoughts and ideas the way the human mind experiences them—in short bursts, without full sentences

American Romanticism and Transcendentalism occurred during which time period?

focusing on ordinary people suffering the harsh realities of everyday life

The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg are located in

Realists liked to write about

Why did Gatsby move to West Egg?

• Modernist literature often conveys fragmentation through abrupt ______ in perspective

Paved the way for the mystery genre of literature

The eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg are a symbol for

Which of the following is NOT a trait of Transcendentalists?

Writing about situations that have been experienced firsthand is known as

Similarities between the "Red Scare" and the event from the 1600s mentioned in the previous question:

a person’s written account of his or her own life

Various Native American tribes told stories that explained creation. How would these stories have been documented?

The central character of a play or novel is called the

The Age of Reason got its name because

Who was the intended audience for the "Declaration of Independence"?

Which of the following played a big role in Romanticism?

suggested that environment, heredity, and chance determined people’s fate

What inspired American Romantics

Romantics believed in the innate goodness of humans.

an author's use of words and writing style to convey his or her attitude towards a topic

Who served as transitional figures from Romanticism to Realism/Naturalism by explaining how beautiful life can be?

The main types of writing during the Age of Reason were

the sequence in which events occurred

Thoreau used many metaphors in his writing. What is a metaphor?

The diction in Realism stories is