Thomas Harriot's 'A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia'

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Match the following with their descriptions:

Thomas Harriot = English mathematician, astronomer, and ethnographer Roanoke and Croatoan peoples = Native American tribes in Virginia who spoke Algonquian Gilded Age = Term used to describe the 1865-1914 period in American literature Virginia report sections = Geography, flora, fauna, Native Americans culture

Match the following with their activities:

Native Americans in Virginia = Hunted, fished, grew crops like maize Thomas Harriot = Provided detailed explanations of Virginia's natural surroundings Roanoke and Croatoan peoples = Described their social and political institutions English settlement of Virginia region = Encouraged by Harriot's report

Match the following with their attributes:

Native Americans in Virginia = Look, attire, diet, housing, religious beliefs Thomas Harriot = Chronicled English exploration of Virginia in 'A Brief and True Report' Roanoke and Croatoan peoples = Described by Harriot's report Gilded Age = Term frequently used in American literature

Match the literary movement with its description:

Realism = Depicting the world as it was without romanticising it Naturalism = Stressing the influence of environmental and societal conditions on human behavior Romanticism = Idealizing and romanticizing the world Modernism = Experimenting with new literary techniques Signup and view all the answers

Match the author with their focus in writing:

Mark Twain = American experience and social satire Henry James = Impact of European culture on Americans Edith Wharton = Difficulties of social rank and morals Kate Chopin = Exploring themes of women's independence and freedom Signup and view all the answers

Match the literary period with its characteristics:

Post-Civil War era = Reflecting transformations and difficulties faced by the nation Industrialization and urbanisation = Topics that interested many writers at the time Realist authors = Portraying problems of common people in a changing society Naturalist authors = Emphasizing environmental and societal influences on characters Signup and view all the answers

Match the author with their writing style:

Jack London = Adventure stories in natural settings Stephen Crane = Realistic depictions of war and its effects Henry James = Detailed psychological insights into characters Kate Chopin = Exploring themes of women's experiences and inner lives Signup and view all the answers

Match the author with their notable works:

Mark Twain = 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' Edith Wharton = 'The Age of Innocence' and 'Ethan Frome' Kate Chopin = 'The Awakening' and 'Desiree's Baby' Stephen Crane = 'The Red Badge of Courage' and 'Maggie: A Girl of the Streets' Signup and view all the answers

Match the literary movement with its focus on characters:

Romanticism = Idealized, heroic characters in exotic settings Realism = Portraying characters facing everyday struggles realistically Naturalism = Characters who are influenced by their environment and circumstances Modernism = Characters breaking away from traditional storytelling techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which literary movement aimed to depict the world without romanticizing it?

Realism Signup and view all the answers

Which literary movement stressed the influence of environmental and societal conditions on human behavior?

Naturalism Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following authors wrote about the difficulties of social rank and morals?

Kate Chopin Signup and view all the answers

Which author focused on the impact of European culture on Americans during this time period?

Henry James Signup and view all the answers

Which literary movement frequently portrayed characters who were powerless to break free from their situations?

Naturalism Signup and view all the answers

'The effects of the war on American society and the transformations brought about by industrialization' interested many writers during this era. Which literary movement was a major tendency at this time?

Realism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Thomas Harriot's 'A Brief and True Report of the New Found Land of Virginia'?

Geography, flora, fauna, and natural features of Virginia Signup and view all the answers

Which Native American tribes are specifically mentioned in Harriot's report?

Roanoke and Croatoan Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the crops grown by the Native Americans in Virginia according to Harriot?

Maize Signup and view all the answers

How did Harriot's report impact English settlement in Virginia?

It accelerated English settlement in the region Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the period of 1865-1914 in American literature?

"Gilded Age" Signup and view all the answers

Apart from being a mathematician and astronomer, what other role did Thomas Harriot play?

Ethnographer Signup and view all the answers