What is the main idea of the passage?

• Modernism was a response to the industrial revolution and World War I.

• Modernism in literature focused on traditional narrative structures.

• Modernism in literature broke with tradition and introduced new forms and themes.

• Modernist literature had little impact on subsequent literary movements.

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Main idea

In the context of this passage, what does the term 'fragmented narrative structures' most likely mean?

• A style of writing that follows a linear, chronological order.

• Narratives that are broken into pieces and not necessarily told in order.

• Stories that focus solely on the characters’ external actions.

• A traditional approach to storytelling.

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Vocabulary

How does the passage suggest the relationship between Modernism and World War I?

• World War I had no significant impact on Modernist literature.

• Modernist literature was mainly a product of technological advancements.

• World War I contributed to the sense of disillusionment that influenced Modernist writers.

• Modernist literature aimed to glorify the events of World War I.

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Interaction of ideas

Which evidence from the text best supports the claim that Modernism was about experimenting with new forms?

• The reference to the industrial revolution and its impact.

• The mention of Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" and its stream-of-consciousness style.

• The discussion of Modernism's roots in the late 19th century.

• The impact of Modernism on later generations of writers.

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Evidence and inferences