<u>John Updike (</u> 1932 – 2009) was an American poet and novelist. He also wrote short stories and was a literary critic. He became famous for his comical ‘ <em><u>Rabbit’ </u></em>series.
Question: What is a common characteristic of John Updike’s writing?
Answer: D.) it is often humorous
Answer: During the Great Depression, movies, radio shows, and books provided a way for Americans to escape their problems for a short time. People also enjoyed listening to the radio. There were also variety, comedy, and suspense radio shows that people listened to regularly. People would save their money for weeks so that they could see a movie. At that time a movie showing included two feature performances, a newsreel, and some short comedy shows. People liked to read about a character's success. Novels about poor people who worked hard and became rich were also popular at this time. All these forms of entertainment helped Americans get through the Great Depression a little more easily.
Explanation:
During the Great Depression, movies, radio shows, and books provided a way for Americans to escape their problems for a short time. -The topic sentence
People also enjoyed listening to the radio. supporting evidence but not topic sentence
There were also variety, comedy, and suspense radio shows that people listened to regularly. - Supports above sentence, detailed explanation
People would save their money for weeks so that they could see a movie. -Supporting evidence
At that time a movie showing included two feature performances, a newsreel, and some short comedy shows.-detailed explanation
People liked to read about a character's success. -Supporting evidence
Novels about poor people who worked hard and became rich were also popular at this time.-detailed explanation
All these forms of entertainment helped Americans get through the Great Depression a little more easily-conclusion sentence
The word with a negative connotation would be “chick”.
