American Literature and Culture Overview

Which of these contemporary literary movements challenges the established postmodern literary norms by emphasizing sincerity, earnestness, and emotional depth?

The rise of electronic publishing and the increasing popularity of genres like romance, thriller, and fantasy are indicators of which trend in contemporary literature?

What is a key characteristic of Neo-Realism, as exemplified by authors like Tom Wolfe and Raymond Carver?

Which contemporary author is known for her detailed psychological realism and minimalist prose, representing a shift towards narrative stability in contrast to postmodern uncertainty?

Which of these literary movements embraces an understanding of art as both aesthetic and political, challenging the notion of autonomous art?

Which of the following literary trends challenges the traditional role of literature in the digital age, suggesting that the era of literature as a dominant art form might be over?

Which writer predicted a return to single-entendre values and rejection of irony as the dominant literary mode, contributing to the rise of the New Sincerity movement?

Which of these literary trends involves personal, raw, and emotionally exposing poetry that blurs the lines between private and public life?

What concept does Aristotle emphasize in contrast to Plato's criticism of art?

Which literary movement is characterized by a focus on characters shaped by heredity and environment?

What term did Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner coin to describe the post-Civil War era?

What does the term 'Reality Effect' refer to in literary realism?

Which key theme is commonly explored in Jack London's works associated with Naturalism?

What is the primary focus of Local Color/Regionalism in literature?

Jacob Riis's work 'How the Other Half Lives' primarily addresses which societal issue?

What philosophical perspective does poststructuralism reject regarding literature's representation of reality?

What theme is primarily explored in 'The Sea Wolf' by Jack London?

Which narrative technique did Henry James famously employ in his works?

What characterizes Modernism as a literary movement?

What is a defining feature of the Lost Generation writers?

Which author is associated with the minimalist 'iceberg principle' in writing?

Which work features a man’s failure due to overconfidence in intellect over instincts?

What did Gertrude Stein advocate in her literary works?

What aspect of society did Modernism respond to?

What was the main focus of Samson Occom's writings?

What was one of the key themes depicted in Clare's work regarding slavery?

What characterized the Puritan belief in American Exceptionalism?

Who is known for creating the 'Jim Crow' character in minstrelsy?

What type of writing style is exemplified by John Winthrop's 'A Model of Christian Charity'?

What is a Jeremiad?

Which author is associated with the theory of realism and is known for advocating the use of true language and dialects?

Which event marked the start of permanent English settlement in America?

In the context of realistic literature, what does psychological realism focus on?

Which work is often associated with local color realism and depicts the dialect and customs of New England life?

Which belief underpins the Puritan concept of Predestination?

What significant document was signed in 1776 that asserted a new national identity for the United States?

What distinguishes naturalism from realism?

Which of the following themes is central to the literary movement known as realism?

What literary strategy involves interpreting events as extensions of Biblical narratives?

Which author is known for depicting themes of urban poverty and despair in their work?

What was one of the primary concerns expressed in early accounts of explorers and settlers?

Who is considered one of the first Native American authors to publish in English?

Which of the following themes is NOT characteristic of naturalism?

What literary philosophy prioritizes truthful representation of reality in its narrative style?

What is a significant theme explored by Tennessee Williams in his works, particularly in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?

Which play by Arthur Miller serves as an allegory related to McCarthyism?

What was a primary characteristic of the Off-Off-Broadway Movement?

Which of the following plays is known for its feminist themes and is categorized as a detective drama?

Eugene O’Neill’s work was influenced by which two movements in drama?

Which of the following best describes the subject matter of Lilian Hellman's 'The Children’s Hour'?

What was a key characteristic of the drama produced during the Great Depression era?

Which playwright is known for using epic theater techniques to universalize human experiences?

What do the themes of identity and race explore in Eugene O'Neill's 'The Emperor Jones'?

How did the Harlem Renaissance influence American drama of the 1920s?