What is the central theme in African American prison literature?
The Forgotten Voices : Prison Literature

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1.
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Resistance
2.
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Which of the following authors is known for their contributions to African American prison literature? Langston Hughes, Eldridge Cleaver, Ralph Ellison, Zora Neale Hurston
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Eldridge Cleaver
3.
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In resistance writing, the act of writing itself is often seen as...
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An act of rebellion
4.
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Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of resistance writing in prison literature? Celebration of prison life, Critiques of the justice system, Personal narratives of incarceration, Calls for societal change
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Celebration of prison life
5.
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Resistance writing is only found in novels
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False
6.
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Prison literature has been used to document systemic racism in the U.S. criminal justice system.
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True
7.
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The term “resistance writing” refers to literature that passively observes social issues.
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False
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Which genre is most commonly used in African American prison literature? Options: Science fiction, Fantasy, Detective fiction
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Autobiographical essays and letters
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