Eng. 303B Unit 1 - Modernism and Imagism

Question 1

What are the "big ideas" of Modernism?

Accepted Answer

Capturing the complexities, light & dark sides, of life, People finding new meaning in a shattered world post WWI, People finding new, experimental ways of expression in art

Question 2

Roland is a character from an old French epic story; what literary technique is Robinson using?

Accepted Answer

Allusion

Question 3

If Imagist poetry has 1 clear image in short poems, which of the following is probably true?

Accepted Answer

Use of common, everyday speech

Question 4

New ideas: what is "Imagism"? A school of poetry that...

Accepted Answer

advocates using everyday language in precise, brief ways

Question 5

What is the "crux" of Imagist poetry?

Accepted Answer

Creating one, clear, evocative image for the reader

Question 6

What is "personification"?

Accepted Answer

Attributing human qualities to something nonhuman

Question 7

Some basics... what is "synthesis"?

Accepted Answer

Bringing together what you know to form new ideas

Question 8

The majority of "Chicago" talks about the city itself; what literary technique is used?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 9

Who is the speaker in "Mr. Flood's Party"?

Accepted Answer

Eben Flood

Question 10

Which of the below are characteristics of Modernism used in "Mr. Flood's Party"?

Accepted Answer

Tones of alienation, isolation, and loneliness

Question 11

Some basics... what is "analysis"?

Accepted Answer

Breaking things down to look more closely

Question 12

Which of the following was a new type of technique experimented with in Modernism?

Accepted Answer

Using multiple perspectives and voices in narration

Question 13

What is an "allusion"?

Accepted Answer

Reference to a familiar literary or historical person/event

Question 14

What is the "crux" of something?

Accepted Answer

The most important point; the heart of the matter

Question 15

True or False: Poets were not allowed to use traditional techniques to be considered Modernists

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Why does Robinson have Mr. Flood sing "Auld Lang Syne," the common New Year's Eve song?

Accepted Answer

Flood uses the song like a "dirge," to express grief/sadness

Question 17

Why does Robinson compare Mr. Eben Flood to a ghost?

Accepted Answer

Flood is alone and no one knows or cares that he exists

Question 18

What is the tone of "Mr. Flood's Party"?

Accepted Answer

Sad, lonely, as he reminisces about the past

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Modernism?

Accepted Answer

Focused on optimistic & idealistic portrayals of life

Eng. 303B Unit 1 - Modernism and Imagism

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Eng. 303B Unit 1 - Modernism and Imagism

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