American Literature Quiz: Practice Questions and Flashcards

Study Notes

Influences on American Literature

Historical events, social changes, and cultural movements shaped American literature
Changes in people's lives, such as urbanization and industrialization, influenced American literature

Americanist Literary Criticism

The diversity of American voices and experiences reflected the vitality of Americanist literary criticism

Late 19th Century United States

The end of the 19th century was marked by the closing of the American frontier

Transformation of America

The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) transformed America into the United States by expanding its territory

Building Vocabulary

The best way for a university student to build their vocabulary is to read widely and often
Guessing the meanings of unfamiliar words can be done by using prefixes, suffixes, and word stems
Understanding word roots and prefixes can help decode unfamiliar words

Word Meaning and Dictionary Use

In the sentence 'the young deer stood frozen', the word 'frozen' means 'paralyzed with fear'
The best way to record new words is to keep a vocabulary notebook
When using a dictionary, one should be curious and open-minded

Description

Test your knowledge of American literature with this quiz that covers the brief history and introduction to the literary works that shaped the nation. From the early colonial period to the emergence of a distinct American voice, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the influential literary movements and figures in American literature.