Beat Generation

31 August 2022
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Jack Kerouac gave the Beat Generation their name beause he claimed that his generation of writers was beaten down by...
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traditionalism
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The beat generation sought to introduce _____ and _____ to the American literature that they believed was limited by conventionalism.
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rhythm and freedom
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In Gary Snyder's poem, "Hay for the Horses," which of the following phrases provides vivid imagery?
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"Whirling through shingle-cracks of light."
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In Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem, "The Changing Light," light is used to symbolize the brightness and uniqueness of San Francisco. How does Felinghetti show the unique quality of San Francisco's light?
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all of the above
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Which of the following lines from A&P illustrates Updike's use of conflict?
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You coul see the, when Queenie's white shoulders dawned on then, kind of jerk, or hop, or hiccup, but their eyes snapped back to their own baskets and on they pushed.
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Which of the following words best describes the group of writers known as the Beat Generation?
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nonconformist
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How are beat poets and romantic poets similar to one another
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both types of poets enjoyed writing about nature and natural elements of life
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Jack Kerouac gave the Beat Generation their name beause he claimed that his generation of writers was beaten down by...
answer
traditionalism
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The beat generation sought to introduce _____ and _____ to the American literature that they believed was limited by conventionalism.
answer
rhythm and freedom
question
In Gary Snyder's poem, "Hay for the Horses," which of the following phrases provides vivid imagery?
answer
"Whirling through shingle-cracks of light."
question
In Lawrence Ferlinghetti's poem, "The Changing Light," light is used to symbolize the brightness and uniqueness of San Francisco. How does Felinghetti show the unique quality of San Francisco's light?
answer
all of the above
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Which of the following lines from A&P illustrates Updike's use of conflict?
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You coul see the, when Queenie's white shoulders dawned on then, kind of jerk, or hop, or hiccup, but their eyes snapped back to their own baskets and on they pushed.
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Which of the following words best describes the group of writers known as the Beat Generation?
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nonconformist
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How are beat poets and romantic poets similar to one another
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both types of poets enjoyed writing about nature and natural elements of life