American Literary Movements

Question 1

Explanation of Romanticism period and the date

Answer 1

1830-70 A persons emotional experience over reason. A sense of idealism emphasis on imagination.

Question 2

Explanation of realism and date

Answer 2

1855-1900 Common characters are not idealised, society is corrupted by materialism.

Question 3

Explanation of naturalism and date

Answer 3

1880-1900 Focused on survival, fate and violence. The characters are usually lower or middle class: characters emerge through violence, passion, strength and a tragic ending.

Question 4

Explanation of modernism and date

Answer 4

1900-1946 Alienation and disconnection, people are unable to communicate effectively. Stream of consciousness

Question 5

Explanation of Harlem Renaissance 1920s

Answer 5

Celebrates African American life defines heritage and celebrates new identity as americans

Question 6

Key event in 1910

Answer 6

World War One

Question 7

Key event in 1920

Answer 7

Stock Market Crash

Question 8

Key event in 1930

Answer 8

The Great Depression

Question 9

Key event in 1940

Answer 9

World War Two