What is the main idea of the passage?

• The evolution of literary styles over time.

• The impact of historical events on literature.

• The importance of individualism in literature.

• The differences between Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism.

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Main idea

Which statement reflects the point of view of Romantic writers?

• Nature is a source of beauty and emotional experience.

• Everyday life should be depicted realistically.

• Literature should break traditional narrative structures.

• Society’s flaws should be highlighted in literature.

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Point of view

Based on the passage, which inference about Modernism is most accurate?

• It emerged as a reaction to the excesses of Romanticism.

• It focused on the representation of ordinary life.

• It was influenced by the experiences and aftermath of World War I.

• It celebrated the beauty of nature and emotions.
  Correct Answer: c

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Evidence and inferences

The passage claims that Realism focused on moral and ethical dilemmas. Which evidence from the passage supports this claim?

• Realism depicted ordinary characters and settings.

• Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" showcases the consequences of romantic idealism.

• Modernism broke with traditional narrative structures.

• Romanticism emphasized emotion and individual experience.

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Claims and arguments