8. The modernist movement challenged American writers to
a. adopt Marxism as a philosophical basis for their work
b. set their stories and poems in the South or Midwest
c. find new themes, subjects, and styles for their work
d. avoid the influences and ideas of European writers
C or D?
11. In "The Death of the Hired Man", the characters' feelings are revealed by
a. how the character reacts to death
b. the characters' different definitions of work
c. the observation of the third-person narrator
d. what the characters say to one another
D?
12. Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"?
a. Them modern world has no need of intellectual people
b. Modern life is spiritually bankrupt
c. In modern times, heroes are not needed
d. Modern people are generous and kind
C?
14. In "Winter Dreams", Dexter Green can best be describes as
a. ambitious and full of desires
b. judgmental and comical
c. courageous and helpful
d. honest and trustworthy
D?
15. Why is it paradoxical that Judy's smile has "no root in mirth, or even amusement"?
a. Her smile is an invitation to be kissed
b. She smiles at the chicken livers and at Dexter
c. Smiles usually indicate happiness
d. Her smile is an indication of her boredom
C?
Thanks
-MC
8-c
11-d
12-b
14-a
For question 8, the correct answer is c. find new themes, subjects, and styles for their work. To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate options a and b because they are not related to the challenges faced by American writers during the modernist movement. Then, between options c and d, you can infer that modernist writers aimed to break away from traditional European influences and bring fresh perspectives to their work. However, they did not necessarily avoid European writers altogether, so option c is the most accurate answer.
For question 11, the correct answer is d. what the characters say to one another. This answer can be found by examining the various ways through which character emotions can be revealed in a literary work. While options a, b, and c can all contribute to the characterization and understanding of emotions, it is the direct speech and dialogue between characters (option d) that most explicitly and directly conveys their feelings.
For question 12, the correct answer is b. Modern life is spiritually bankrupt. To determine the main idea of "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," you need to analyze the overall themes explored in the poem. Option b best captures the essence of the poem, which delves into the existential anxieties and spiritual emptiness experienced by the modern individual.
For question 14, the correct answer is a. ambitious and full of desires. To describe Dexter Green, you can examine his actions, motivations, and qualities throughout the story. Option a best reflects Dexter's ambitious nature and his relentless pursuit of his desires, which ultimately shape his character and actions.
For question 15, the correct answer is b. She smiles at the chicken livers and at Dexter. To understand the paradox, you must consider Judy's behavior and the context in which her smile is described. Option b highlights the specific instances that contradict the expectation of a smile being rooted in mirth or amusement. Instead, Judy's smile is associated with mundane things like chicken livers and her interactions with Dexter, suggesting a complexity or deeper meaning beyond simple happiness.
Overall, your responses are mostly correct. However, for question 15, the correct answer is b, not c. Well done!