Which of the following best describes how modernist writers differed from previous generations of writers?
Exploring American Modernism in Literature

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11th Grade
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MONICA BWALYA
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
They focused on dialogue in stories.
They chose to break from tradition in form and content.
They wrote only about love and relationships.
They avoided writing about the working class.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following did NOT fuel the growth of modernism in literature in the United States?
A sense that life would never be the way it was before WWI
A growing interest in the ideas of Marx
The growth and influence of technology
Increases in urbanization
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which time period is most closely associated with modernism in American literature?
1914-1945
1890-1914
1918-1950
1900-1914
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Explain why the period 1914-1945 is significant in the context of American literary modernism.
It marks the era when modernist writers actively broke from tradition and responded to major world events like WWI.
It was a time of strict adherence to classical forms.
It was the period when American literature ignored global influences.
It was known for the rise of romantic poetry.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Analyze how the aftermath of World War I contributed to the rise of modernism in American literature.
It created a sense that life would never be the same, prompting writers to experiment with new forms and themes.
It led to a return to traditional values in literature.
It caused writers to focus only on war stories.
It discouraged any literary innovation.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why is the term "The Lost Generation" significant in understanding modernist literature?
It refers to a group of writers whose experiences during WWI shaped their themes of disillusionment and change.
It describes writers who focused only on war stories.
It refers to those who ignored the effects of WWI.
It is unrelated to modernist literature.
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