The Forgotten Voices : Prison Literature

The Forgotten Voices : Prison Literature

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3rd Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central theme in African American prison literature?

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Resistance

2.

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Front

Which of the following authors is known for their contributions to African American prison literature? Langston Hughes, Eldridge Cleaver, Ralph Ellison, Zora Neale Hurston

Back

Eldridge Cleaver

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In resistance writing, the act of writing itself is often seen as...

Back

An act of rebellion

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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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Front

Resistance writing is only found in novels

Back

False

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Prison literature has been used to document systemic racism in the U.S. criminal justice system.

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True

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The term “resistance writing” refers to literature that passively observes social issues.

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False

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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