Why does the author mention mining camps in line 14 ?___
A. To contrast the themes of realist and naturalist writers
B. To illustrate how Bret Harte differed from other authors
C. As an example of a topic taken up by realist writers
D. As an example of how setting can influence literary style
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Which of the following wrote about life in rural New England? ___
A. Ellen Glasgow
B. Sarah One Jewett
C. Hamlin Garland
D. Mark Twain
Mark Twain is considered an important literary figure because he___
A. was the first realist writer in the United States
B. rejected romanticism as a literary approach
C. wrote humorous stories and novels
D. influenced American prose style through his use of common speech
The word "foremost" in line 24 is closest in meaning to___
A. most difficult
B. interesting
C. most focused
D. leading
Which of the following statements about Theodore Dreiser is supported by the passage? ___
A. He mainly wrote about historical subjects such as the Civil War.
B. His novels often contained elements of humor.
C. He viewed himself more as a social commentator than as a literary artist.
D. He believed writers should emphasize the positive aspects of life.
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