1.1 Reading and Understanding 19th-Century Fiction

• What is a common characteristic of 19th-century fiction that aims to depict realistic characters and events?

  Realism
• Extensive descriptions in 19th-century fiction were used to immerse the reader
• Movements for social reforms, such as the abolition of slavery, were gaining momentum
• Which religious values strongly shaped societal views and behaviors in 19th-century fiction?

  Christian values
• What type of lessons were commonly conveyed in 19th-century fiction through characters' experiences?

  Moral lessons
• What was the impact of industrialization on 19th-century society as depicted in novels?

  Class divides
• Traditional gender roles often confined women to domestic spheres
• What is a common characteristic of 19th-century fiction related to depicting realistic events?

  Realism
• What was a common purpose of 19th-century stories related to conveying moral or ethical messages?

  Moral Lessons
• Traditional gender roles confined women primarily to domestic spheres in the 19th century.


  True
• What literary device hints at future events to build suspense in the reader?

  Foreshadowing
• Comparing "Pride and Prejudice" and "Wuthering Heights" reveals different perspectives on societal expectations for women
• 19th-century authors often used detailed descriptions to immerse the reader
• What major societal issues were often explored in 19th-century fiction's social commentary?

  Social inequalities
• What prevailing social attitude of the 19th century reflected rigid class structures and inequalities?

  Class hierarchy
• 19th-century novels often aimed to depict realistic characters and events based on the author's observations.


  True
• 19th-century authors used detailed descriptions to immerse readers in the story's setting.

  True
• The rigid class structures in the 19th century led to significant inequalities
• In 19th-century literature, a storm might symbolize the turmoil in a character's life
• Match the reading strategy with its purpose:

  Annotate the text ↔️ Identify themes and literary devices

  Analyze literary devices ↔️ Understand the author's message

  Understand social context ↔️ Gain insight into prevailing norms
• Novels in the 19th century often explored social issues and inequalities through Social Commentary
• Match the historical context with its description:

  Industrialization ↔️ Rapid urbanization and poor working conditions

  Colonialism ↔️ Expansion of European empires

  Social Reforms ↔️ Movements for abolition and suffrage
• What type of values and institutions strongly influenced societal views and behaviors in the 19th century?

  Morality and Religion
• Detailed imagery in 19th-century fiction was used to immerse readers in the story's setting and atmosphere.


  True