When we read poems, we can identify different literary movements. In other words, we can find a common way writers use to write poems such as romanticism or realism. Even though, there is a literary movement which tries to create a universe that differs from ours, a world that is characterized by beauty and imagination. Can you guess what it is? I will tell you. It’s modernism. Preview
Today, we will learn three relevant aspects of modernism.
They are I. Its definition II. Three basic characteristics of modernism III. Examples in which those characteristics of modernism apply
Transition: Ok let’s start our investigation of modernism by explaining its definition.
Body
I. Definition of modernism
A) It is a literary movement that began at the end of 19TH century.
B) This movement seeks formal beauty in poetry. C) The writer attempts to create an imaginary universe. D) The most distinguished Latin American writer of this literary movement is Ruben Dario.
Transition: Well, we have seen what modernism is. Let’s continue our research by analyzing three basic characteristics of this literary movement.
II. Characteristics of modernism
A) It is aesthetic B) It presents an unreal setting C) It develops intimate aspects
Transition: Once we have learned about these characteristics of modernism, let’s concentrate on some examples in which these three characteristics of modernism apply.
III. Examples in which the characteristics of modernism apply
A) First Example B) Second Example C) Third example
Transition: Now that we have studied three main aspects related to modernism, our investigation is complete.
Summary
Now you know three important facts regarding modernism. They are
I. Its definition II. Three basic characteristics of modernism III Examples in which those characteristics of modernism apply
Memorable Concluding Remarks
As you can see, modernism is literary movement that tried to create a universe full of positive aspects and beauty. It was used as an answer to evade a society full of problems, difficulties, and poverty at the end of nineteenth century. After knowing these aspects about modernism, you can understand why many writers decided to apply it in their poems. Bibliography
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Calero Rojas Carlos Alfredo, García Vargas Dora Eugenia, and Jiménez Cerros Olga Marina. Tiempo de Leer 7. San José: Editorial Santillana, 2006.
