TPO50-L3
American Realism
- What is the main purpose of the lecture?
- A. To highlight realism’s causes and characteristics
- B. To explore plot and character development in realist literature
- C. To examine realism’s contribution to social change
- D. To show how two realist authors influenced literature in the United States
- Why does the professor mention the scientific method and rational philosophy?
- A. To give examples of subjects commonly chosen by realist authors
- B. To provide context for his discussion of realist authors
- C. To explain how the realist style had an effect in areas unrelated to literature
- D. To highlight changes in society that realist authors opposed
- According to the professor, what are three characteristics of realist literature?
[CHOOSE 3 ANSWERS]
- A. Sentimental plot structure
- B. Concern for social change
- C. Well-developed characters
- D. Use of a narrator to complicate the plot
- E. Use of regional speaking styles
- According to the professor, what makes Life in the Iron Mills by Rebecca Harding Davis notable?
- A. It is unlike her other works.
- B. It led to many changes throughout society.
- C. It was one of the first examples of realist literature.
- D. It influenced the more famous works of Mark Twain.
- What is the professor’s opinion of the writing of Rebecca Harding Davis?
- A. It is similar in quality to Mark Twain’s writing.
- B. It provides valuable insight about the time period.
- C. It was not successful in bringing about the changes it advocated.
- D. Davis’ style was not as realistic as Twain’s.
- What does the professor imply about literature in the United States prior to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
- A. It did not yet have a distinct American style.
- B. Very few books were published.
- C. Romanticism and realism had started to combine.
- D. British authors were using realism more than American authors were.
