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Who traditionally had the power to decide what belonged in the US literary canon?
Who traditionally had the power to decide what belonged in the US literary canon?
- Feminist scholars and people of color
- White men (correct)
- American professors
- Well-known literary scholars
Why were oppressed minorities like women and black people excluded from the US literary canon in the past?
Why were oppressed minorities like women and black people excluded from the US literary canon in the past?
- They did not want to be part of the canon
- Their works were too controversial
- They were perceived as unable to produce high-quality writing (correct)
- They were not interested in literature
When did feminist scholars and people of color start challenging the traditional US literary canon?
When did feminist scholars and people of color start challenging the traditional US literary canon?
- In the 1980s
- In the early 2000s
- In the 1960s and 1970s (correct)
- In the 1990s
What is a key point made about the US literary canon in the text?
What is a key point made about the US literary canon in the text?
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What led to the diversification of the US literary canon over time?
What led to the diversification of the US literary canon over time?
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How has the US literary canon evolved over time?
How has the US literary canon evolved over time?
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