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What impact did modernism have on literature during the early 20th century?
What impact did modernism have on literature during the early 20th century?
- It maintained traditional forms and conventions
- It ignored the chaos and destruction of the First World War
- It celebrated the classical traditions of Western civilization
- It expressed a sense of modern life as a sharp break from the past and its rigid conventions (correct)
How did modernist novels destroy conventional forms in literature?
How did modernist novels destroy conventional forms in literature?
- By reversing traditional norms such as gender and racial roles (correct)
- By avoiding the theme of destruction and chaos
- By maintaining and upholding traditional norms
- By adhering strictly to the rules of language and structure
What is the theme related to the theme of destruction in modernist literature?
What is the theme related to the theme of destruction in modernist literature?
- Consolidation
- Tradition
- Reconstruction
- Fragmentation (correct)
Which author boldly rejected the rules of language in modernist literature?
Which author boldly rejected the rules of language in modernist literature?
What did literary modernists celebrate in their works?
What did literary modernists celebrate in their works?
What was the main reason for the rebellious mood that gave rise to modernism?
What was the main reason for the rebellious mood that gave rise to modernism?
What was the first characteristic associated with modernism, as mentioned in the text?
What was the first characteristic associated with modernism, as mentioned in the text?
What was the dissatisfaction that led modern thinkers and artists to explore other alternatives, especially primitive cultures?
What was the dissatisfaction that led modern thinkers and artists to explore other alternatives, especially primitive cultures?
How did modernists view the moral codes of the society in which they were living?
How did modernists view the moral codes of the society in which they were living?
What was the reason for rejecting European culture according to the text?
What was the reason for rejecting European culture according to the text?
