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What literary movement aimed to depict the world as it was without romanticizing or idealizing it?
What literary movement aimed to depict the world as it was without romanticizing or idealizing it?
Realism
Which literary movement stressed the influence of environmental and societal conditions on human behavior?
Which literary movement stressed the influence of environmental and societal conditions on human behavior?
Naturalism
Name one author who frequently portrayed the problems of common people during this time period.
Name one author who frequently portrayed the problems of common people during this time period.
Mark Twain
Who wrote about the impact of European culture on Americans?
Who wrote about the impact of European culture on Americans?
Which author wrote about the difficulties of social rank and morals?
Which author wrote about the difficulties of social rank and morals?
Name one author from this time period known for portraying characters who were powerless to break free from their situations.
Name one author from this time period known for portraying characters who were powerless to break free from their situations.
Who chronicled the English exploration of the Virginia region of North America in 'A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia'?
Who chronicled the English exploration of the Virginia region of North America in 'A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia'?
What are the two main sections in Harriot's report?
What are the two main sections in Harriot's report?
Which Native American tribes are mentioned in Harriot's report?
Which Native American tribes are mentioned in Harriot's report?
What type of information does Harriot provide about Virginia's natural surroundings?
What type of information does Harriot provide about Virginia's natural surroundings?
Why is Harriot's report considered important?
Why is Harriot's report considered important?
Describe the period referred to as the 'Gilded Age' or 'Age of Realism' in American literature.
Describe the period referred to as the 'Gilded Age' or 'Age of Realism' in American literature.
