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

<p>It helped to popularize and solidify the importance of the slave narrative genre. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frederick Douglass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were embraced as a significant literary genre, representing the voices and experiences of African Americans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To emphasize the collective nature of the experience of slavery. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It freed enslaved people residing in the Confederate states, but not in the Union states. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The representation of stereotypes and dialects of specific regions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kate Chopin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It fostered the development of realism, naturalism, and women's writing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social photography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contributed to the creation and reinforcement of stereotypes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasis on abstract themes and existential questions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Matthew Brady (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social circumstances and conditions of marginalized groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It excluded women. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The inclusion of women and young people in readership. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of a sentimental writing style with adventurous female protagonists. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reflected male writers' denial of women's contributions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formulaic/stock scenes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incorporated formal/structural innovations and new protagonists. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They expose social conditions and grievances. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflict between tradition and social expectations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Narratives highlighting innocent victims. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through their reflection of social issues and female perspectives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It emphasizes the social codes and behaviors of its characters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An outsider perspective with limited societal corruption. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The journey towards moral enlightenment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An illusion of reality that may not be entirely true. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complex character embodying both victimhood and agency. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Portraying complex and ordinary individuals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The pre-Civil War societal norms regarding race and slavery. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disjointed sequences with self-contained narratives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It contains various genres, including adventure and social satire. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ernest Hemingway (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The home was considered a place of American virtues. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women's fulfillment comes from motherhood and raising virtuous sons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Judith Sargent Murray (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Seneca Falls Convention was held. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The right to vote. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cult of domesticity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abigail Adams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Judith Sargent Murray (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Men were emotionally superior and rational decision-makers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allowed women to vote. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feminism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It caused a significant loss of momentum in the movement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sojourner Truth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It portrays female determination and free will. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emancipation Proclamation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regulated the public and private lives of slaves. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phillis Wheatley (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preservation and cultural affirmation of African heritage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freedom from emotional constraints. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learning to read and write. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imitation of Eurocentric literary conventions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conveying messages through religious songs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were automatically enslaved. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feelings of invisibility and voicelessness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Highlights communal struggles and triumphs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oral traditions and storytelling. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ultimate freedom of the protagonist. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An executive order by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 to end slavery in the Confederate states.

Personal accounts written or dictated by ex-slaves about their experiences.

A key abolitionist leader and author of a famous slave narrative.

An African writer whose autobiography highlighted the horrors of slavery.

Law allowing escaped slaves to be captured and returned to their masters.

The intention to educate or instruct readers.

Amendments to the Constitution that abolished slavery and granted citizenship and voting rights.

A narrative style that contrasts extremes, evoking strong emotions.

A genre that emphasizes manners, codes, and conventions of society.

The quality of appearing to be true or real despite not being so.

A major figure in American literary realism known for focusing on ordinary people.

Pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, notable American author known for 'Huckleberry Finn'.

Protagonist of Twain's novel, representing freedom and the rejection of civilization.

A narrative format consisting of loosely connected events or episodes.

A genre focusing on young protagonists and their adventures.

Jim is portrayed as a complex character, embodying victimhood and agency.

Twain's examination of social issues and injustices before the Civil War.

Values such as freedom and individualism that define American identity.

A literary movement focusing on specific regional characteristics, developed in the 1830s-1900.

A literary approach aiming for authenticity in depicting everyday life, especially after the Civil War.

A form of visual art merging photography with social commentary, especially in war contexts.

The portrayal of characters based on oversimplified and fixed ideas, impacting racial and gender representations.

The Local Colour Movement significantly influenced realism, feminism, humor, short stories, and modernism.

A photographer known for depicting the Civil War, illustrating the brutality and reality of war.

The pursuit of realism in art, particularly in photography, reflecting everyday life.

The use of writing by women authors to address gender issues, emerging from the Local Colour Movement.

Challenges Matthiessen's list and includes women authors.

Analyzes the impact of fiction on American culture, highlighting women's contributions.

Growth of a diverse reading public that included more women and young people.

Women writers dominated the book market in the 19th century with various genres.

Emphasizes emotion and moral lessons to inspire social change.

A narrative technique using oppositions to evoke stronger emotional responses.

Incorporates exaggerated emotional scenes to engage readers deeply.

Writers who evolved from sentimental fiction to feminist themes.

Explores conflicts between societal traditions and personal desires.

Highlight women's perspectives and social grievances, influencing history.

Ideological movements advocating for women's education and rights.

The division of public (men) and domestic (women) roles.

The idea that women's fulfillment lies in raising virtuous sons.

Victorian belief that women should embody virtue and piety at home.

Puritan poet who expressed personal feelings in her writing.

Feminist writer who argued for gender equality and education.

Abolitionist and women's rights activist known for 'Ain’t I a Woman?'.

First women's rights convention held in 1848, produced 'Declaration of Sentiments'.

Document modeled after the Declaration of Independence, expressing women's grievances.

Merged organization advocating for women's voting rights in 1890.

Constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote, ratified in 1920.

A 20th-century term representing independent and self-confident women.

The advocacy of women's rights on the basis of equality.

Transcendentalist writer advocating for women's rights and independence.

The right to achieve personal happiness and potential.

A short story depicting emotional freedom with a surprise ending.

A narrative exploring themes of adultery and female empowerment.

Voluntary sexual relations between a married person and someone else.

Societal norms dictating behaviors and roles in relationships.

Movement aimed at abolishing slavery and promoting civil rights.

Laws governing the lives of enslaved people in America.

Literature produced by African Americans highlighting themes of oppression and resilience.

First published African American female poet, known for her neoclassical works.

Cultural practices of passing stories through spoken word and songs.

Provided a means of communication and cultural unity among slaves.

Emergence of slavery in America, its growth, and societal implications.

Exploration of female experiences and challenges in literature.

Themes that challenge traditional roles assigned to men and women.

Using literature to reflect the will to endure despite challenges faced by African Americans.