Imagine you investigated the works of Igor Stravinsky, James Joyce, and Luigi Pirandello. Which of the following post-World War I values and developments were reflected in their work?(1 point)
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unorthodoxy
unorthodoxy
surrealism
surrealism
cubism
cubism
modernism
modernism
Which statement best assesses the impact of World War I on Gertrude Stein’s literature?(1 point)
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It led her to reject traditional writing methods in her work in favor of writing nonlinearly.
It led her to reject traditional writing methods in her work in favor of writing nonlinearly.
It led her to write straightforward novels as a form of comfort when facing uncertainty.
It led her to write straightforward novels as a form of comfort when facing uncertainty.
It led her to write novels about the themes of war and loss.
It led her to write novels about the themes of war and loss.
It led her to write conventional plots as a way to find inner peace after the war.
It led her to reject traditional writing methods in her work in favor of writing nonlinearly.
Which of the following best describes a common theme in Lost Generation literature?(1 point)
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arguments for returning to traditional values
arguments for returning to traditional values
a feeling of dissatisfaction with society and tradition
a feeling of dissatisfaction with society and tradition
a strong sense of self and identity
a strong sense of self and identity
clear meanings and themes in plot
a feeling of dissatisfaction with society and tradition
Which statement best assesses how art became more modernist following World War I?(1 point)
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To deal with the meaninglessness of the losses, artists drew subjects in a realistic manner.
To deal with the meaninglessness of the losses, artists drew subjects in a realistic manner.
To deal with what they witnessed in the war, writers romanticized war and their experiences.
To deal with what they witnessed in the war, writers romanticized war and their experiences.
The hardships of World War I led many people to question tradition and express themselves in nontraditional ways.
The hardships of World War I led many people to question tradition and express themselves in nontraditional ways.
The trauma of World War I led many people to seek comfort in tradition, so artists turned to classic styles.
The hardships of World War I led many people to question tradition and express themselves in nontraditional ways.
Which of the following statements best connects how modernism impacted society?(1 point)
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It encouraged reflection by leaving interpretation entirely up to the viewer.
It encouraged reflection by leaving interpretation entirely up to the viewer.
It led to a return to traditional values as a form of comfort after massive destruction.
It led to a return to traditional values as a form of comfort after massive destruction.
It led people to embrace unrealistic imagery and political criticism.
It led people to embrace unrealistic imagery and political criticism.
It furthered feelings that already existed, such as disillusionment with society.