Modernism and Its Characteristics

The video explores modernism, a movement marked by a radical shift in aesthetic and cultural sensibilities in the early 20th century. It discusses the historical context, including the impact of World War I, and highlights key modernist authors like T.S. Eliot and James Joyce. The video outlines characteristics of modernist literature, such as the disruption of narrative flow and focus on individual consciousness. It also explains the stream of consciousness technique, a narrative style that mimics a character's thought process.

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