Postmodernism

Question 1

Which event was the catalyst for the Postmodern period?

Accepted Answer

World War II

Question 2

When did the Postmodernism take place?

Accepted Answer

Around 1950 (Post WWII) until present day

Question 3

How is postmodernism connected to modernism?

Accepted Answer

It reacts on it and builds on it at the same time

Question 4

The author´s attempt to involve the reader as much as possible is..

Accepted Answer

Participation

Question 5

Characteristics of postmodern literature...

Accepted Answer

No rules or limits

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT representative of Postmodernism?

Accepted Answer

linear plot lines

Question 7

In postmodern literature, there is no...

Accepted Answer

No center or major purpose

Question 8

Postmodernism is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Irony

Question 9

Which of the following are main characteristics of the postmodern period?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

Writing about the process of writing is known as...

Accepted Answer

Metafiction

Question 11

Authors during this period had concrete themes

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Postmodernism is a reaction to...

Accepted Answer

Modernism

Question 13

Which term is the acknowledgement of other literary periods?

Accepted Answer

Intertextuality

Question 14

Do postmodernists believe in universal truths?

Accepted Answer

no

Question 15

Combining elements of previous genres and styles of literature to create a new narrative voice

Accepted Answer

Breaking the genre, Pastiche

Question 16

Postmodernism is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

lack of clarity

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