WorksheetsReview: Components of Naturalism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 43mins
In which centuries did the movement of Naturalism emerge and thrive? [Check the TWO correct answers]
18th century
19th century
20th century
21st century
One core notion or belief of Naturalism was that...
Nature is terrifying
Everything that is real exists in nature
Everyone has an inherent connection to nature
There is a direct connection to nature and religion
In Naturalism fiction, nature is portrayed as...
Nurturing
Vindictive
Indifferent
All-knowing
The indifference of nature and the universe can be closely linked with which TWO characteristic of Naturalism? [Select both correct answers]
Pessimism
Determinism
Detachment
Heredity and Human Nature
True or False: Jack London was a prolific writer in the Naturalism genre.
True
False
When authors of Naturalism narratives describe the actions and thoughts of their characters, they do it as if they were observing subjects in nature. The narratives are written in an almost...
Poetic way
Scientific way
Subjective way
Unrealistic way
True or False: It's common for Naturalism fiction stories to have unhappy endings.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of Naturalism?
Poverty
The concept of survival and who/what is fit to survive
The belief that we are shaped by our instincts and environment
Regarding nature as a pathway to spirituality
The concept of DETERMINISM is the belief that we... [Check all the correct answers]
Are shaped by our environments
Cannot escape our biological conditioning
Are shaped by our instincts
Can escape our biogical conditioning if we try hard enough
True or False: Characters in Naturalism fiction have complete control over their fate.
True
False
TRUE or FALSE: In many works of Naturalism fiction, human characters are regarded as "human beasts"--in other words, just like any other animal following its instincts.
TRUE
FALSE
The component of heredity and human nature in Naturalism fiction focuses on...
The physical characteristics you inherit from your parents
Studying the psychology of characters each Naturalism story
Inherited instincts and behaviors
The duality of humankind
When examining the concept of DETACHMENT in Naturalism fiction, we must note that authors do not get too (a) to their characters--and neither should the reader.
Choose the best short definition for PESSIMISM:
Detachment
Objectivity
Neutrality
Negativity
Which type of literary conflict can be closely linked to survival?
Man vs. self
Man vs. nature
Man vs. man
Many characters in Naturalism fiction come from...
Royalty or nobility
Poor or impoverished backgrounds
America
Overseas or foreign lands
The concept of determinism is the opposite of which of the following concepts?
Fate
Instincts
Free will
Environment
In your own words, consider how a character who comes from a poor background or who is severely lacking resources might have a difficult time overcoming their struggles? How can this be linked to survival?
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Reflect on your answer to the previous question, and consider: How can the concept of poverty/deprivation be linked to determinism? Answer in your own words and using complete sentences.
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In your own words, explain the link between PESSIMISM and DETERMINISM in Naturalism fiction. Think hard about what both of these concepts mean and how they could connect.
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