1.0 Vocab Flashcards
IMPRESSIONISM
a nineteenth century movement. told the story through a specific characters point of view rather than reality.
MODERNISM
bold new experimental styles from the first third of the 19th century.
NATURALISM
19th century literary movement. extension of realism. claimed to portray reality.
PLAIN STYLE
stresses simplicity in writing. still uses similies and metaphors. choice of Puritan writers.
VERNACULAR
the language spoken by the people who live in a particular location.
INFLAMMATORY
tends to arouse anger, hostility, passion, etc.
INFORMAL
not formal writing. still educated. unusual.
IMPARTIAL
not partial.
INSECURE
subject to fear. self-doubt.
INSIPID
without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities.
RATIONALISM
17th century movement from Europe. suggesting that we can use our own mind and reason to solve a problem rather than the church or institution.
REALISM
style of writing from 19th century. depicts life accurately. often harsh.
ROMANTICISM
revolt against rationalism. affected literature. late 18th century. stressed individualism and contradicts realism.
SURREALISM
movement from the 1920’s. a replacement for realism. full expression of the unconscious mind. more “real”.
TRANSCENDENTALISM
19th century movement. every individual can reach truths through spirituality which overrules all other sense.
