Modernism and Its Characteristics

What does modernism primarily signify in terms of cultural and aesthetic changes?

• A return to Victorian values

• A radical shift in sensibilities

• An emphasis on religious themes

• A focus on traditional narratives

Which historical event is most closely associated with the rise of modernism?

• The Renaissance

• World War I

• The American Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned as a famous modernist writer?

• Joseph Conrad

• William Faulkner

• Charles Dickens

• James Joyce

According to T.S. Eliot, what is the purpose of modernist literature?

• To entertain the masses

• To provide a historical account

• To bring order to contemporary chaos

• To promote religious values

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with modernist literature?

• Symbolism

• Linear narrative flow

• Introspective focus

• Fragmented language

What does the term 'introspective' mean in the context of modernist literature?

• Historically accurate

• Socially focused

• Self-analyzing

• Outward-looking

What is the primary focus of modernist literature according to the video?

• The collective society

• The individual's alienation

• The beauty of nature

• The power of technology

What narrative device is characterized by a lack of punctuation and leaps in thought?

• Flashback

• Third-person narration

• Stream of consciousness

• Linear narrative

Which of the following is an example of stream of consciousness writing?

• T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'

• James Joyce's 'Ulysses'

• Robert Frost's 'The Road Not Taken'

• W.H. Auden's 'Funeral Blues'

How does interior monologue differ from stream of consciousness?

• It lacks logical structure

• It is easier to read

• It includes more punctuation

• It is more chaotic