Question

What is the MOST accurate statement about American literature in the period between 1915 – 1935? A. Most literary themes and characters centered around the glamorous world of the wealthy. B. A climate of social conservatism led to an explosion of carefully structured novels and poems. C. African American literature emerged as a genre accompanying the rise of jazz and visual art in Harlem. D. Following World War I, several novelists glorified war in award-winning fictional works.

Answer 1

Answer C is the most accurate, as it gives mention to the Harlem Renaissance. That movement coincided with the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties and allowed for African-Americans to receive recognition (and credit) for their artistic endeavors across numerous media.