Modernism

Which of the following is an element of Modernism? 

• Emphasis on nature

• Early 2000s

• Influenced by growth of cities

• Paradox

Look at the image attached. Which element does it show? 

• Romanticism

• Postmodernism

• Modernism

True or False: Postmodernism and Modernism are not seen in poetry today.

• True

• False

In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” how does the speaker think others view him?

• as someone who may be a menace

• as a fully accepted member of his social set

• as someone who may be capable of heroic action

• as an aging, conventional person of little consequence

Whose thoughts and feelings are expressed in “The Love Song of J. Alfred

Prufrock”?

• those of the listener

• those of the women

• those of the speaker

• those of the mermaids

In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock,” why is the speaker afraid of “the eternal Footman” who is holding his coat?

• The eternal Footman is a servant

• The eternal Footman represents death

• The eternal Footman is a former friend.

• The eternal Footman may be a criminal.

Which statements best express the speaker’s view of love in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”? Choose two options.

• He expects to find a true love someday

• He is afraid to commit himself to love

• Love has made his life worthwhile

• He has always avoided love.

• Love has disappointed him.

Which of these statements best identify verbal traits of the speaker in “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”? Choose three options.

• He often asks questions

• He often repeats himself.

• He criticizes some of his own comments.

• He frequently misuses words.

• He often barks orders to the listener

Which of these writers influenced T. S. Eliot's works the most?

• Elizabeth Jennings

• William Empson

• Ezra Pound

• John Crowe Ransom

Why does Prufrock not speak to the women at the party?

• He fears that they will reject him.

• He used to date several of them

• He was not invited to the party.

• He won't interrupt their meaningful discussions.