Realism Review (After Spring Break)

What is one reason why Realism became popular in American literature?

• A) The invention of photography allowed people to capture realistic images.

• B) The Romantics and Transcendentalists were no longer relevant to readers.

• C) The aftermath of the Civil War made Americans uncertain about the future.

• D) Science, industry, and transportation were expanding rapidly.

Which statement best describes the literary style of Realism?

• A) Plots are focused on extraordinary characters and their adventures.

• B) Settings are usually unfamiliar and fantastical.

• C) Character development is more important than the plot.

• D) Symbolism and romanticizing of subjects are commonly used.

What is the main focus of Regionalism, a sector of Realism?

• A) Depicting nature's beauty and its positive impact on human spirit.

• B) Maintaining detail and adhering to old ways and customs of a region.

• C) Exploring the division between conventions and personal conviction.

• D) Capturing the commonplace and everyday experiences of characters.

Which literary era came before Realism in American literature?

• Romanticism

• Transcendentalism

• Modernism

• Contemporary and Post-Modern Period

What is one reason why Americans were less certain and optimistic about the future after the Civil War?

• The invention of photography

• The growth of science, industry, and transportation

• The irrelevance of Romantics and Transcendentalists

• The division caused by the war

What is the purpose of Realist writing?

• To entertain readers with fantastical plots

• To depict nature's beauty and positive impact on human spirit

•  To capture the commonplace and everyday experiences of characters

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  To explore the division between conventions and personal conviction

What is one characteristic of Regionalism, a sector of Realism?

• Focusing on extraordinary characters and their adventures

• Using symbolism and romanticizing subjects

• Exploring the division between conventions and personal conviction

• Maintaining detail and adhering to old ways and customs of a region

Which of the following statements about industrialism and Reconstruction is best supported by the text, "Literary Focus: Realism, Naturalism, and Regionalism?"

• The North was more affected by industrialism and the South was more affected by Reconstruction.

• The North and South were equally affected by industrialism and Reconstruction.

• The South was in tumult over industrialism and Reconstruction while the North was largely unaffected.

• The South was more affected by industrialism and the North was more affected by Reconstruction.

According to "Literary Focus: Realism, Naturalism, and Regionalism," which of the following statements most accurately describes Naturalism?

• Naturalist works always fall under the larger category of Realist works.

• Naturalism suggests that we are controlled by heredity and environment, not our own free will.

• Naturalist works tend to be amoral.

• All of the above.

What was unique about the writers of the Regionalism Movement?

• There was more diversity among writers.

• They were known for their minimalist writing style.
• They only wrote about fictional places.
• They focused on global issues rather than regional ones.