American Literature/Modernism Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a literary movement listed in the context of American Literature?

• Expressionism

• Puritanism

• Realism

• Romanticism

Which literary movement in American Literature emphasizes reason and logic?

• Puritanism

• Rationalism

• Realism

• Modernism

What literary movement followed Romanticism in American Literature?

• Modernism

• Rationalism

• Realism

• Puritanism

What was a primary focus of Puritanism according to the text?

• Expansion of territories

• Better religious focus and separation from the Church of England

• Learning new farming methods

• Seeking independence and a new government

Which of the following best describes Rationalism as per the document?

• Expansion of territories

• Better religious focus

• Practical, straightforward, and rational governance

• Learning of new farming methods

What does Romanticism value according to the literary movements described?

• The group over the individual

• Reason over emotional experience

• The wildness of nature over human-made order

• Human-made order over the wildness of nature

What characteristic of Realism is highlighted in the context of the Civil War?

• Idealized vision of war

• Detailed and unembellished vision of the world

• Emphasis on supernatural elements

• Focus on futuristic themes

What is Modernism primarily defined by in the context of the early 20th century?

• Embracing of old traditions

• Disillusionment and rejection of tradition

• Focus on technological advancements

• Return to classical art forms

What aspect of society did Modernism most significantly challenge according to the text?

• Economic structures

• Traditional lifestyles and ideas

• Political systems

• Religious beliefs

What was the catch-phrase that symbolized the movement of new advancements in various fields in America?

• Change it Up!

• Make it New!

• Start Again

• Renew and Review