Realism Unit Test V2

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What literary movement did Louisa May Alcott's dad belong to?

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Transcendentalism

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In the short story 'Chickamauga', what does the child represent?

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Ignorance of young men unaware of war

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What is the realist reaction against the civil war, urbanization, and industrialization known as?

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Disillusionment

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What do naturalist writers believe about nature?

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Nature is indifferent to the human struggle for survival.

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What does realism seek to explain?

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Why people behave as they do.

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Define Realism in literature.

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A literary movement that aims to represent everyday life and society as it is.

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What is Naturalism in literature?

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A literary movement that suggests that environment, heredity, and social conditions control human behavior.

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What is the main focus of Transcendentalism?

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The belief in the inherent goodness of people and nature.

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How does Regionalism differ from Realism?

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Regionalism focuses on specific geographic areas and their unique characteristics.

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What is the significance of the Civil War in American literature?

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It led to a shift towards Realism and Naturalism as writers sought to depict the harsh realities of life.