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06 Jun 2022, 21:00
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Question 1
B
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75%
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Question 2
D
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Question 3
A
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55% (00:56) correct 45%
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Question 4
C
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Indeed, the whole concept of “politics” changes during the latter half of the twentieth century. Early on, United States politics in regard to literature was a more limited reflection of European dissatisfactions, played out in the inevitable, and usually clamorous, battles of “left” and “right.” In literary circles, the bleak influence of European existentialism changed the priorities of, particularly, drama, but also led to worldwide recognition of such fiction writers as William Faulkner, Nelson Algren, James Agee, Ralph Ellison, Richard Wright, and John Steinbeck. European opinion colored the critical reception of much United States writing.
By the later twentieth century, however, after the furor of the challenging 1960s rights movements in both race and gender, “politics” took on a much more inclusive definition. Rather than being rooted in governmental policies, it stemmed from the deepest dichotomy possible: that of the human being set in opposition to the non-human.
By the later twentieth century, however, after the furor of the challenging 1960s rights movements in both race and gender, “politics” took on a much more inclusive definition. Rather than being rooted in governmental policies, it stemmed from the deepest dichotomy possible: that of the human being set in opposition to the non-human.
1. Which of the following would be the most likely next sentence in this passage?
(A) Fiction was no longer of any interest.
(B) The era of human vs. robot had begun.
(C) Also, writers were very concerned about the class of their characters.
(D) Although, existentialism continued to be a trend.
(E) American literature remained a mirror of European concerns.
(A) Fiction was no longer of any interest.
(B) The era of human vs. robot had begun.
(C) Also, writers were very concerned about the class of their characters.
(D) Although, existentialism continued to be a trend.
(E) American literature remained a mirror of European concerns.
2. The author incorporates the names of several famous authors for what likely purpose?
(A) To provide a reading list for interested librarians who want to put together a display about European existentialist writers.
(B) To provide a list of a-political writers.
(C) To show that existentialism was far more influential on novelists than dramatists.
(D) To back up her point with a list of examples that prove it.
(E) To work a favorite author into her book.
(A) To provide a reading list for interested librarians who want to put together a display about European existentialist writers.
(B) To provide a list of a-political writers.
(C) To show that existentialism was far more influential on novelists than dramatists.
(D) To back up her point with a list of examples that prove it.
(E) To work a favorite author into her book.
3. Which of the following statements most accurately captures the main point of the passage?
(A) The idea of “politics” in American literature changes in the second half of the 20th century.
(B) European existentialism played a heretofore unrecognized role in influencing American fiction writers.
(C) American writers were obsessed with robots.
(D) The word “politics” has a nebulous, ever-changing meaning when it comes to literature.
(E) The style of American literature is not as standardized as some many think.
(A) The idea of “politics” in American literature changes in the second half of the 20th century.
(B) European existentialism played a heretofore unrecognized role in influencing American fiction writers.
(C) American writers were obsessed with robots.
(D) The word “politics” has a nebulous, ever-changing meaning when it comes to literature.
(E) The style of American literature is not as standardized as some many think.
4. According to the passage, a poor review in a major European newspaper of a new American novel could lead to which of the following?
(A) Poor sales in America for that novel.
(B) Poor sales in Europe for that novel.
(C) American critical reception that was influenced by the poor review from Europe.
(D) The publishing company abandoning the novel.
(E) The end of the writer’s career.
(A) Poor sales in America for that novel.
(B) Poor sales in Europe for that novel.
(C) American critical reception that was influenced by the poor review from Europe.
(D) The publishing company abandoning the novel.
(E) The end of the writer’s career.
A History of American Literature, 1950 to the Present by Linda Wagner-Martin
09 Jun 2022, 02:10
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Answers:
1 - B (By summarizing the second paragraph, the author wants to says that by the late 1960s the American view towards was changing towards equality(1960 movement)
2 - D (This is a very straight forward question she trying to gain some evidence by calling out couple of authors to make her point).
3 - A
4 - C (In para -1 [ European opinion colored the critical reception of much United States writing.] which indirectly translates to option c)
Sorry if i have done a horrible job at decoding the passage.(I'm trying to improve)
1 - B (By summarizing the second paragraph, the author wants to says that by the late 1960s the American view towards was changing towards equality(1960 movement)
2 - D (This is a very straight forward question she trying to gain some evidence by calling out couple of authors to make her point).
3 - A
4 - C (In para -1 [ European opinion colored the critical reception of much United States writing.] which indirectly translates to option c)
Sorry if i have done a horrible job at decoding the passage.(I'm trying to improve)
General Discussion
08 Oct 2023, 12:35
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Sajjad1994
In Q1 i think D makes more sense than B. here is my reasoning:
D says that existentialism continued to be a trend which can also be inferred by the passage as it suggests that the definition was 'more inclusive' so it still includes existentialism part of it.
on the other hand B takes the issue of 'Human VS Non human' to be Human VS robots while the passage more likely refers it to be Human VS stigma (race, gender etc.)
this may seem insane but kindly help
