
Modernist Poetry Themes and Characteristics
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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key characteristic of both Imagism and Modernism?
Focus on religious themes
Use of complex and flowery language
Experimentation in poetic structure and form
Adherence to traditional poetic forms
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event significantly influenced the Modernist movement?
The Industrial Revolution
World War I
The American Civil War
The Renaissance
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following was a goal of Imagism?
To present subjects with clarity and precision
To focus on vague and abstract themes
To use elaborate and decorative language
To adhere strictly to traditional poetic forms
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Robert Frost's approach to poetry differ from other modernists?
He rejected all traditional poetic structures
He embraced free verse
He used traditional forms and clear images
He focused on abstract themes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a notable theme in Wallace Stevens' poetry?
Religious devotion
Questioning of religion
Nostalgia for rural America
Political activism
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about William Carlos Williams' career?
He was a doctor and a poet
He was a journalist and a poet
He was a lawyer and a poet
He was solely a poet
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What movement did Ezra Pound help to start after Imagism?
Futurism
Dadaism
Vorticism
Surrealism
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a focus of Hilda Doolittle's work?
Religious imagery
Women's literary voices
Scientific advancements
Political themes
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Carl Sandburg known for in his poetry?
Complex and abstract language
Focus on elite society
Celebration of working Americans
Adherence to traditional forms
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