Realism Period Author Study

Kate Chopin

An author from the Realism Period who explored female identity and challenged societal norms.

Themes in Chopin's Works

Marriage, sexuality, identity, women's lives, and freedom within a patriarchal society.

Emily Dickinson

A reclusive poet known for her unique poem structure and exploration of death, nature, and immortality.

Slant Rhyme

A type of rhyme used by Dickinson where rhymes do not match perfectly.

E.E. Cummings

A Modern Period poet known for breaking syntax rules and using irregular punctuation and capitalization.

Cummings' Contribution to Literature

He challenged conventional form and syntax in poetry.

William Faulkner

An author from the Modern Period recognized for his stream of consciousness writing and Southern Gothic style.

Stream of Consciousness

A narrative style that reflects a character's continuous flow of thoughts and feelings.

Ernest Hemingway

A Modern author known for his concise writing style and the 'Iceberg Theory' in literature.

Iceberg Theory

The concept that a story should convey deeper meaning by leaving out information, suggesting more beneath the surface.