ENGL 223-practice quiz-1-7a004256-89aa-11ee-9be2-2a9bfc250cc1
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Practice Quiz: ENGL 223 - Major Types of American Writing
Section 1: Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is a major type of American writing?
a) Fiction
b) Science fiction
c) Fantasy
d) Romance novels
2. What are the major types of American writing covered in ENGL 223?
a) Fiction, poetry, journalism, and drama
b) Fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fictional prose
c) Fiction, non-fiction, speculative fiction, and lyric poetry
d) Fiction, biography, autobiography, and playwriting
3. Which type of writing emphasizes the use of imagination and narrative to create a story?
a) Poetry
b) Drama
c) Fiction
d) Non-fictional prose
4. Who is often credited as one of the most significant figures in American fiction?
a) Edgar Allan Poe
b) Mark Twain
c) Ernest Hemingway
d) All of the above
5. Which type of writing is known for its focus on the emotional and aesthetic qualities of language?
a) Fiction
b) Poetry
c) Drama
d) Non-fictional prose
Section 2: True or False
6. True or False: American non-fictional prose includes works such as essays, memoirs, and travel writing.
7. True or False: American poetry is strictly defined by rhyme and meter.
8. True or False: Drama is a type of writing that is meant to be performed on stage, presenting a story throug
9. True or False: Fictional prose is purely imaginative and does not have any basis in reality.
10. True or False: American writing has been strongly influenced by historical and cultural events, shaping th
Section 3: Short Answer
11. Define the term "non-fictional prose" and provide an example of a well-known American non-fictional p
12. Explain the characteristics of American poetry and how they differ from other types of writing.
13. Identify and briefly describe a significant American playwright and one of their well-known works.
14. Discuss the impact of historical events such as the Civil War or the Great Depression on American fiction
15. In your own words, explain the significance of understanding the major types of American writing in EN
Bonus Essay Question
16. Compare and contrast the role of imagination in American fiction and poetry, providing examples from w
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