Show what makes Holden able to convince people that he's older than he actually is.

His gray hair, his height, his lying ability, and his confidence

Based on the main points of this era and of the past era, infer what the next era of literature will focus on.

rejection of Victorian culture, a focus on the cultural shocks taking place

Identify the most important difference between “How to Speak American” and “Concerning the American Language”

HTSA: American’s diversity --- CTAL: talks about American’s differences.

Cite evidence of realism within “An Occurrence on Owl Creek Bridge” using a quote.

The man in the water saw the eye of the man on the bridge gazing into his

Infer what “racket” Sojourner Truth is referring to in her “Ain’t I A Woman?” speech.

African Americans and women fighting for their individual rights

Show how the Age of Realism is a direct response to the Age of Romanticism.

Realism focuses on details and characters, Romanticism focuses on nature

Assess elements of realism and romanticism within“An Occurrence on Owl Creek Bridge”

Realism - highly descriptive language Romanticism - themes of nature

Define "diction" during the Age of Realism.

The natural native language of the place, not heightened or poetic

Compare Mr. Covey and Master Thomas in how they treat the slaves.

Master Thomas respects them, while Mr. Covey is ruthless towards them

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1
Show what makes Holden able to convince people that he's older than he actually is.
His relationships with other adults
His gray hair, his height, his lying ability, and his confidence
The fact that he isn't in school
He is actually an adult
2
Based on the main points of this era and of the past era, infer what the next era of literature will focus on.
the Age of Realism is still happening in literature
rejection of Victorian culture, a focus on the cultural shocks taking place
heavy focus on religion and following God no matter what
nature-based literature that included a lot of focus on emotions
3
Identify the most important difference between “How to Speak American” and “Concerning the American Language”
HTSA: American’s diversity --- CTAL: talks about American’s differences.
Tone of CTAL is more argumentative, while HTSA focuses on proving a thesis.
CTAL contains elements of realism, while “How to Speak American” does not
They were both written during different time periods
4
Cite evidence of realism within “An Occurrence on Owl Creek Bridge” using a quote.
From this state he was awakened—ages later, it seemed to him
The man in the water saw the eye of the man on the bridge gazing into his
What splendid effort!—what magnificent, what superhuman strength!
He looked up through this rift in the wood, shone great golden stars
5
Infer what “racket” Sojourner Truth is referring to in her “Ain’t I A Woman?” speech.
The distribution of wealth among the social classes in America
People making the “American” language its own individual language
The lack of Realism in modern literature
African Americans and women fighting for their individual rights
6
Show how the Age of Realism is a direct response to the Age of Romanticism.
Realism focuses on details and characters, Romanticism focuses on nature
Realism displays allegorical characters, Romanticism displays social class
Realism shys away from gruesome life problems, Romanticism addresses them
Realism is not related to Romanticism
7
Assess elements of realism and romanticism within“An Occurrence on Owl Creek Bridge”
Realism - themes of nature Romanticism - Hero dies in the end
Realism - highly descriptive language Romanticism - themes of nature
Realism - real life events Romanticism - written during Romantic era.
Realism - highly descriptive language Romanticism - None
8
Define "diction" during the Age of Realism.
Anyone who got famous from their literature during the Age of Realism
A theory of writing in which the mundane aspects of life are represented
The natural native language of the place, not heightened or poetic
The complex ethical choices made by the characters in the literature piece
9
Compare Mr. Covey and Master Thomas in how they treat the slaves.
They both still treat the slaves as human beings
Master Thomas respects them, while Mr. Covey is ruthless towards them
They both have the same personality traits and treat the slaves harshly
Master Thomas treats the slaves poorly but Mr. Covey respects the slaves
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When did the age of realism happen?
1850-1900
1870-1920
1900-1950
1800-1860

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