What is Modernism in literature?
Modern Poetry and Short Stories

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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.
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What are the key characteristics of Modernism?
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1. Breaks with tradition 2. Themes of alienation and disillusionment 3. No absolute truths 4. Stream of consciousness narrative style.
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What is the significance of World War I in Modernist literature?
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World War I profoundly affected Modernist writers, leading to themes of disillusionment, loss, and questioning of traditional values.
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Define 'understatement' in Modernist literature.
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A literary technique that presents something as less significant than it is, often to create irony or emphasize a point.
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What is a simile?
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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.
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Identify the literary device: 'The fog crept in like a cat.'
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Simile.
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What does 'timid and self-doubting' describe in 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'?
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The attitude of the speaker, reflecting insecurity and hesitation.
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