Modernism in Literature

What does modernism primarily signify in literature and art?

• A return to classical traditions

• A radical shift in aesthetic and cultural sensibilities

• A focus on romantic narratives

• An emphasis on religious themes

Which event had a significant impact on the development of modernism?

• The invention of the printing press

• World War I

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

Who is considered a key modernist author?

• Homer

• Jane Austen

• William Faulkner

• Charles Dickens

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What is a major characteristic of modernist literature?

• Simplistic language

• Focus on external realities

• Linear narratives

• Radical disruption of linear narrative flow

Which narrative technique is associated with modernist literature?

• Allegory

• Fable

• Epic

• Stream of consciousness

What does the stream of consciousness technique emulate?

• Historical events

• A character's thought process

• Dialogue between characters

• Descriptive scenery

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Which author is known for using the stream of consciousness technique?

• J.K. Rowling

• Leo Tolstoy

• James Joyce

• Agatha Christie

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What distinguishes interior monologue from stream of consciousness?

• Focus on external dialogues

• Absence of personal thoughts

• Organized presentation of thoughts

• Use of first-person narrative

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During which years did modernism approximately span?

• 1750-1850

• 1890-1950

• 1920-1960

• 1500-1600

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What theme is prevalent in modernist literature?

• Optimism and faith in progress

• Romanticizing the past

• Celebration of feudal systems

• Pessimistic view of society in decay