Modernism in American Literature

The American Literature Modernist movement occurred approximately between_________________.  

• 1810-1840
• 1310-1340
• 1910-1945
• 1910-2000

The Modernists agreed with the traditional American Dream.

• True
• False

"Make it NEW" was the motto of what specific literary movement?

• Lost Generation
• Imagism
• Modernism
• Harlem Renaissance

What occurred during the modernist era?

• limited options

• profound religious dedication

• extreme poverty

• new possibilities

Which is NOT a Modernist Poet

• T.S. Elliot

• Ezra Pound

• Angie Thomas

• Langston Hughes

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 were writers during this time period considered?

• The New Generation

• Fools of the Night

• Babies

• The Lost Generation

What did Modernist reject the existence of?

• Love

• God

• Dogs

• Deodorant

What war provides the ending date for Modernism?

• The Revolutionary War
• WWI
• WWII
• The Korean War

Which war marked the beginning of Modernism?

• The Civil War
• WWI
• WWII
• The French and Indian War