American Literary Figures by Period
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Which author wrote the famous work 'Uncle Tom's CABIN'?

  • Samuel Clemens
  • Edgar Allan Poe
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe (correct)
  • Emily Dickinson
  • What is considered the finest era of Chinese literature?

  • Song Dynasty
  • Ming Dynasty
  • Qing Dynasty
  • Tang Dynasty (correct)
  • Which American author wrote 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras Country'?

  • Stephen Crane
  • Samuel Clemens (correct)
  • Thornton Wilder
  • Edgar Allan Poe
  • Which of the following authors is NOT associated with the Romantic Period?

    <p>John Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country's literature has been influenced by Chinese literature?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the famous poem 'I'm Nobody! Who are you?'?

    <p>Emily Dickinson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the notable characteristic of Japanese literature?

    <p>Emphasis on emotional mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Rabindranath Tagore in Indian literature?

    <p>He was a Nobel Prize winner for Literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Filipino writer awarded the 1976 National Artist of the Philippines for Literature?

    <p>Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What award did Carmen Guerrero-Nakpil receive for her contribution to Philippine literature?

    <p>S.E.A.Write Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique feature of Korean literature?

    <p>Use of Chinese characters and Hangul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered a pioneering Asian-American writer?

    <p>Bienvenido N. Santos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common thread among African literature?

    <p>Shared cultural and historical background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the greatest Haiku poet in Japan?

    <p>Matsuo Basho</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ship that Christopher Columbus sailed on during his 1492 voyage to the New World?

    <p>Santa Maria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the 'Founding father of modern Korean poetry'?

    <p>Seo Jeong-ju</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period of American literature is considered the earliest?

    <p>The Colonial and Early National Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a Filipino writer known for his scriptwriting in movies and television?

    <p>Ricky Lee</p> Signup and view all the answers

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