The Lost Generation

The Lost Generation

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English

11th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the Lost Generation, a group of American writers disillusioned by World War One, who became prominent in the 1920s. Key figures include Gertrude Stein, who coined the term, Ernest Hemingway, known for his Iceberg Theory, F. Scott Fitzgerald, who captured the 1920s culture, E.E. Cummings, noted for his unique style, and T.S. Eliot, a leader in modernist poetry. The writers' works reflect their war experiences and societal critiques. By the 1930s, their themes evolved, but their 1920s contributions remain significant in American literature.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the disillusionment of the Lost Generation writers?

Economic prosperity

Technological advancements

Political stability

World War One experiences

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which author is known for the Iceberg Theory in writing?

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Gertrude Stein

Ernest Hemingway

T.S. Eliot

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often referred to as The Great American Novel?

The Great Gatsby

Tender Is The Night

The Beautiful and Damned

This Side of Paradise

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which poet is known for abandoning traditional capitalization and syntax in his works?

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Ernest Hemingway

E.E. Cummings

T.S. Eliot

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common theme in T.S. Eliot's poetry?

Romantic love

Humanity's disconnect with nature

Economic prosperity

Political satire

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