WorksheetsAmerican Literature Eras
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which era of American literature is characterized by writings that reflect the beliefs and values of the early American settlers?
Colonial literature
Transcendentalism
Realism
Native American
Which era of American literature emphasized the importance of individualism, self-reliance, and the connection between nature and the divine?
Colonial literature
Transcendentalism
Realism
Native American
Which era of American literature focused on depicting everyday life and society as it truly was, without idealization or romanticism?
Colonial literature
Transcendentalism
Realism
Native American
Which era of American literature includes the oral traditions, myths, and legends of the indigenous peoples of America?
Colonial literature
Transcendentalism
Realism
Native American
Which era of American literature is associated with the writings and speeches about equality and freedom?
Revolutionary literature
Transcendentalism
Realism
Native American
Which era of American literature is characterized by a focus on individualism, intuition, and the belief in the inherent goodness of people and nature?
Colonial literature
Transcendentalism
Realism
Native American
Which era of American literature is known for its accurate and detailed portrayal of everyday life, often focusing on the middle class?
Colonial literature
Transcendentalism
Realism
Native American
Which era of American literature is associated with slave trade and expansion of territories and colonies?
Colonial literature
Transcendentalism
Realism
Native American
Romanticism focused mostly on
Early American Literature began approximately in what year?
1600
1700
1800
1900
France allied with Native Americans to drive the British out of North America in what was known as the...
French and Indian War
The Great War
The American Revolution
The Great Britain War
Which of the following authors included Enlightenment ideals in their political writing?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
All are correct
True/False: With oral tradition, stories can become distorted and lead to multiple versions
True
False
The purpose of this was to explain how life/ Earth came to be
Fable
Creation myth
Fairytale
Divine myth
Much of the early Native American literature did not survive because
Explorers burned it
They realized there were other ways to explain things in the world
Native Americans were being wiped out by European diseases
None are correct
A character type that can be found in literary works from different cultures throughout the ages
Archetype
Protagonist
Antagonist
Foil character
What is modernism?
A reaction that began during the WWI period that focused on a break from convention and tradition in art, literature, culture, etc.
A reaction against the Romantic authors that focused on creating realistic, gritty narratives
A continuation of the Realist movement that now focused on WWI and the horrors of war
A break from Imagism that turned against using imagery and focused on hidden meaning in poetry
What did most modernists reject the existence of?
Love
God
Dogs
Cats
What focus of regionalism made it different from other realist writers?
regional dialect/speech
regional customs, beliefs
regional landscape
all of the above
___________ is a literary movement that is a branch of Realism, its works depicted the unique characteristics, dialects, and landscapes of particular regions
Naturalism
Realism
Regionalism
Which quote from the text best supports the idea that after the civil war, most Americans were disillusioned with previous literary movements and preferred Realism because it reflected their problems?
“The South emerged from the war into a period known as Reconstruction. African American men had been granted the right to vote and began running for and serving in public office.”
“Industrialization and urbanization had significant benefits, such as providing both mass transit and a massive boost to the Northern economy.”
“American writers and artists rejected the idealism and lofty symbolism of the Romantic and Transcendentalist movements because they failed to address the realities of rapid socio-economic change in post-war American life.”
“Investigative journalists during this period worked to expose social injustice, including the harsh labor practices, dangerous housing conditions, corporate greed, and political corruption.”
