American Voices: Civil War to 20th Century (Module 3)

What was the main goal of the 'Fugitive Slave Act'?

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of slave narratives?

Which of the following was a significant aspect of abolitionist almanacs?

What was the significance of Frederick Douglass's 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave'?

Which of the following figures played a significant role in the abolitionist movement and was known for their powerful writing?

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of 'slave narratives' on the ‘new canon’?

What is the main reason for the use of stock scenes and characters in slave narratives?

What did the 'Emancipation Proclamation' achieve?

What was a primary focus of the local colour movement in American literature?

Which of the following authors is associated with the feminist agenda during the local colour movement?

What was the impact of the local colour movement on American literary history?

Which mode in visual culture is closely associated with American realism?

How did the local colour movement affect the portrayal of African Americans?

Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with the local colour movement?

Who is known for the impactful war photography titled 'Harvest of Death'?

What societal element did the local colour movement often critique?

Which criticism did Reynolds make about Matthiessen's list?

What does the feminisation of American culture primarily refer to?

Which aspect of women's writing during the 19th century is noted?

What role did Hawthorne's statement about 'mob of damned scribbling women' play?

What literary device is commonly used in sentimental novels to trigger emotions?

What characterized the writing of the four transitional writers noted?

What significance do popular and sentimental novels hold?

What was a common theme in Kate Chopin's work?

What is noted as a key element of women's writing in the 19th century?

How were early 19th century sentimental/domestic novels popularized?

What is a key characteristic of the 'novel of manners'?

What type of narrative perspective does Huck Finn embody in 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'?

Which of the following does NOT describe a major theme of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'?

What does the term 'verisimilitude' refer to in the context of realism?

Which of the following best describes Jim's representation in 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'?

What was a significant concern of the authors associated with realism?

What aspect of society does Huck Finn largely critique?

Which characteristic of 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' contributes to its episodic structure?

What does the 'hybridity' in 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' imply?

Which realist author is NOT mentioned as a major figure in the content provided?

What was a key ideological framework regarding women's roles during the early 19th century?

What does the term 'Republican motherhood' imply about women's roles?

Which writer was known for advocating women's rights and the equality of sexes?

What significant event took place in 1848 that marked a key moment for the women’s rights movement?

What central issue was addressed in the 'Declaration of Sentiments'?

What phenomenon described the societal expectations placed on women during the Victorian era?

Which individual famously urged politicians with the words 'Remember the Ladies'?

Which of the following writers challenged the idea that men and women were inherently intellectually different?

What belief did the separation of spheres promote regarding men and women?

What was one impact of the 19th Amendment, ratified in 1919?

What term emerged around 1910 that began to define women's advocacy and rights?

How did the Civil War affect the women's rights movement in the 1850s?

Who was known for expressing the double burden of fighting for both women and slave rights?

What thematic contradiction is presented in 'The Storm' regarding gender roles?

Which event is noted as having been significant for African American history but did not end racism?

What was one consequence of the slave codes?

Which poet is noted for being the first published African American author?

What aspect of Black African heritage is emphasized in African American literature?

What is a key theme in 'The Story of an Hour'?

Which practice was typically forbidden under slavery?

What is a notable characteristic of Phillis Wheatley's poetry?

In what way does literature function as a means of communication among slaves?

What was the societal status of children born to slave mothers?

Which of the following options best reflects African American cultural experiences post-emancipation?

What is the significance of the term 'collectivity of experiences' in African American literature?

What was a common venue for the survival of Black African heritage and folklore?

What does the surprise ending in 'The Story of an Hour' symbolize?