Authors
WH Auden
What is an artistic movement that breaks from traditional forms?
Modernism
What is symbolism?
When an object represents a deeper meaning or idea.
What is the theme of feeling disconnected or isolated?
Alienation
What was the genre of music that became popular during this time period?
Jazz
Which author was the first black lady appointed as a consultant in poetry to the Library of Congress?
Gwendolyn Brooks
When did the Modernism start?
Late 19th century
What technique did writers use to break a story into disconnected pieces?
Fragmentation
What did Modernist writers often focus on?
Characters' inner thoughts and feelings
What style of art became popular in Modernism?
Abstract and Surrealism
Who wrote about the complexities in family relationships?
Anne Sexton
True or False: The Modernism movement has an optimistic view.
False
What is an unreliable narrator?
A narrator whose version of events may not be completely trustworthy
What was a common characteristic of Modernist literature?
Experimental writing techniques
Who was a famous Jazz artist during this time period?
Duke Ellington
Which author was influenced by his experience during World War II?
Randall Jerrall
What was Modernism a reaction to?
World War 1
What is a stream of consciousness?
A writing that follows a character's thoughts
Why did Modernists explore new forms and styles of writing?
They wanted to break traditional writing styles.
Who was a famous painter during this time period?
Georgia O’Keefe
Who was T. S. Eliot?
He was a popular poet who became one of the most influential writers in Modernism.
Other than literature, what other subjects were influenced by Modernism?
Art and Music
Modernism was the rejection of what?
Traditional Literary Styles
What does the word "disillusionment" mean?
Losing faith in something you once believed in
Where did these artists get their inspiration from?
The real world and real events