Modern Poetry and Short Stories

Modern Poetry and Short Stories

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English

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Modernism in literature?

Back

A literary movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a break with traditional forms and an exploration of new techniques and themes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the key characteristics of Modernism?

Back

1. Breaks with tradition 2. Themes of alienation and disillusionment 3. No absolute truths 4. Stream of consciousness narrative style.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of World War I in Modernist literature?

Back

World War I profoundly affected Modernist writers, leading to themes of disillusionment, loss, and questioning of traditional values.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'understatement' in Modernist literature.

Back

A literary technique that presents something as less significant than it is, often to create irony or emphasize a point.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the literary device: 'The fog crept in like a cat.'

Back

Simile.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'timid and self-doubting' describe in 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'?

Back

The attitude of the speaker, reflecting insecurity and hesitation.

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