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Realism
Regionalism
Naturalism
Wild Card
100
What historical event marked the beginning of Realism?
The Civil War
100
Regionalism is also known as…
Local Color or Local Flavor
100
Naturalism is a type of literature that…
Applies scientific principles of objectivity and detachment
100
Plot was de-emphasized in realist literature, which…
Allowed the reader to draw his or her own conclusions.
200
Realist writers sought to depict life as…
They saw it
200
True/False - Regionalism is part of Realism.
True
200
What influenced Naturalism?
Darwinism, psychology and increased poverty
200
What is dialect?
A particular form of a language that is unique to a region or social group
300
The subject matter for Realist literature and art was based on...
Ordinary people and events
300
Regionalism often included...(list)
Humor, Small-town characters, Nostalgia
300
True/False - Naturalism believed that humans control their own destiny.
False
300
True/False - Regionalism was influenced by both realism and romanticism.
True
400
The tone used in Realist literature is often...(two parts)
Objective and detached
400
Regionalism’s main focus is on…
Setting
400
Realism depicted the true depiction of life, while Naturalism…
Depicted a more pessimistic view of life...
400
Regionalism contributed...
to the reunification of the country
500
True/False - Frederick Douglass’ autobiography counts as a form of realist literature.
True
500
Regionalism captures the flavor of a region by including dialect, local customs and…
Details of setting
500
The subject matter of Naturalism often centered around…
Raw and unpleasant experiences
500
Who wrote in the genre of Regionalism?
Mark Twain