Narrative
Techniques
Literary Movements Knowledge
Impressionism
Regionalism
Naturalism
100
What is theme? 

A universal lesson/message that the author is trying to reveal to the readers.

100

The literary movements that emerged as extensions of Realism include all the following EXCEPT:

Impressionism, Regionalism, Expressionism, Naturalism 

Expressionism

100
In your own words, define the word "impression" 

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

100

Regionalism literature focuses on one particular...

region/area 

100

This type of conflict is the most prevalent in naturalism 

man vs. nature

200

Provide at least THREE examples of figurative language that an author can use to add style to their writing and connect to their readers?

simile

metaphor

imagery

personification

repetition

hyperbole


200

"Realism" as an art from was inspired by which war in US history?

The Civil War

200

Literature written in this style emphasizes characters' __________. 

emotions

200

This term is used to describe a form of language that is specific to a region.

Dialect

200

True or False: Characters in this type of literature are usually depicted as being uneducated or lower-class. 

True

300

List at least THREE requirements that you need to create a proper theme statement...

Universal

Complete Sentence

Is not a command

Is not a cliche/overused



300

"Realism" as an art movement emerged and was popularized what time period? 

Acceptable Answers:

1850/60s-1914

Mid 1800s-Early 1900s

Late 19th century- Early 20th century 

300
Impressionism seeks to avoid telling stories in this order...

Chronological 

300

What region of the country was the author Amy Tan from? 

West (California) 

300

In John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, which natural disaster caused the characters to leave their land? 

The Dust Bowl

400

What is the difference between 3rd person omniscient vs 3rd person limited point of view? 

3rd omniscient: narrator is all-knowing, getting into the thoughts and actions of ALL characters

3rd limited: narrator is only aware of one character's thoughts and actions

400

Who was the founder of American Realism?

FREE POINTS!!!!!!!

400

Name the artist who's style of paintings was also a part of the "Impressionism" movement

Claude Monet

400

Fill in the blank:

It's called soda in the south, but _______ in the north.

In the states we say elevator, but in England it's called a _________. 

 


1. pop

2. lift

400


True or false: Naturalism literature tends to have a negative, overall tone.

TRUE

500

What does it mean when two things/ideas are "juxtaposed" ? Provide an example. 

When two things are juxtaposed, they are placed side by side, so that their differences become clear. 

EX: Yin and Yang Symbol

500

"Realism" as a form of art was a reaction AGAINST which other literary movement? 

Romanticism 

500

Meaning, character, and setting are all suggested rather than ____________. 

defined, explicit 

500

List 5 Characteristics of Regionalism... 




Superstitions
Customs/Traditions
Dialect
Popular Sports
Clothing
Animals/Landscape
Food
Religion


500

How does naturalism differ from transcendentalism? 

Naturalism focuses on NATURAL factors/causes/reasons behind occurrences, whereas transcendentalism relies on the supernatural/spiritual to explain occurrences.