Realism Unit Test: Review

The Authors _____ wrote about the dangers of the Yukon. Jack London _____ used humor and dialect and wrote under a “nom de plume” or pen name. Mark Twain _____ was concerned with women’s equality and status in society. Kate Chopin

The Authors _____ learned about the frontier from the mining camps and the dark side of human nature. (Maybe from his wife, too…) Bret Harte _____ was influenced by his experience as a soldier in the Civil War. Ambrose Bierce _____ wrote poems about people who viewed their lives as meaningless. Edwin A. Robinson _____ was most famous for his Spoon River Anthologies. Edgar Lee Masters

Realism vs. Regionalism Realism portrays everyday events and gives us “slices of life.” Regionalism depicts the unique qualities of a geographical area and its people.

“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” Farquhar wanted to blow up the bridge because ______. He was a Southern plantation owner and supporter of the Confederacy The point of view begins to shift in the story when he thinks of his family and hears _____. The ticking of his watch What was ironic about his escape? It was all in his mind!

“Recollections of a Private” and “A Confederate Account of the Battle of Gettysburg” Private Goss feels _____ about joining the army. Excited The tone of his writing is a little _____ when he describes learning about questioning the authority of his commanding officer. Humorous and naieve McKim’s description seems to be a more ______ picture of war. Realistic

“The Story of An Hour” Mrs. Mallard’s family is afraid to tell her the news of her husband’s death due to her _____. Weak heart Mrs. Mallard felt _____ when she learned her husband had died. Scared at first, but then FREE! What actually causes her death? Shock and DISAPPOINTMENT that he lives

“Desiree’s Baby” Desiree and Armand have the perfect marriage until _____. Their baby is born African-American Armand’s reaction is to _____. Turn away from Desiree and the baby Desiree’ _____. Commits suicide with the baby This is ironic because _____. Although Armand is from the “good” family, he is the one with African-American heritage

“The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” Mark Twain is known for his use of _____ and _____. Humor and Dialect Jim Smiley would bet on _____. Horses Bugs Dogs Frogs Preacher’s Wives

“The Outcasts of Poker Flat” The secret committee is acting out of _____when they run Oakhurst and the others out of town. Greed Who are the Outcasts? Oakhurst Uncle Billy The Duchess Mother Shifton

“The Outcasts of Poker Flat” Who are the innocents? Tom Piney What is the theme of this story? Appearance vs. Reality or…. Don’t judge a book by its cover!

Poetry The title character in “Richard Cory” was rich, handsome, envied by all in the town but ____. Was still unhappy and committed suicide Lucinda Matlock and Richard Bone in The Spoon River Anthologies told their stories and secrets from _____. The grave Paul Dunbar, the son of ____ was a voice for _____ many years before the Civil Rights movement began. slaves; African-Americans

“To Build a Fire” The man faces challenges such as: Snow -75 below temperatures Ice-covered creek Wet clothes Being Alone Inability to keep a fire going Unfamiliarity with the terrain

“To Build a Fire” Who is better suited for the wilderness: Man or Dog? DOG

Remember… Study all notes, hand-outs, etc. You never know what else may turn up on the test!