Identification of American Plays Before 1925 - AP English Literature and Composition
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Several American plays have been considered “firsts”—the first American play, the first professionally produced American play, the first American play written by an African-American, or even the first play by a “professional” American playwright. Which of the following works cannot claim ANY of these distinctions?
Several American plays have been considered “firsts”—the first American play, the first professionally produced American play, the first American play written by an African-American, or even the first play by a “professional” American playwright. Which of the following works cannot claim ANY of these distinctions?
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Although Phillis Wheatley was indeed the first published African-American writer and woman, she did not write plays. As the title of her publication indicates, she wrote poetry.
Although Phillis Wheatley was indeed the first published African-American writer and woman, she did not write plays. As the title of her publication indicates, she wrote poetry.
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Which of the following was not likely to be seen in pre-twentieth-century American theater?
Which of the following was not likely to be seen in pre-twentieth-century American theater?
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Of all the options listed above, only jazz poetry developed after 1900.
Of all the options listed above, only jazz poetry developed after 1900.
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This early American political writer and satirist wrote several highly critical and controversial plays about Revolutionary-era politics: The Adulateur, The Defeat, and The Group. Who is the playwright in question?
This early American political writer and satirist wrote several highly critical and controversial plays about Revolutionary-era politics: The Adulateur, The Defeat, and The Group. Who is the playwright in question?
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This writer is Mercy Otis Warren, who eschewed cultural norms and wrote about war, politics, and ethical matters—all subjects at the time thought to be in the realm of men. Other plays by Warren include The Ladies of Castille and The Sack of Rome, which concern ideals of liberty and morality in the early United States.
This writer is Mercy Otis Warren, who eschewed cultural norms and wrote about war, politics, and ethical matters—all subjects at the time thought to be in the realm of men. Other plays by Warren include The Ladies of Castille and The Sack of Rome, which concern ideals of liberty and morality in the early United States.
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Several American plays have been considered “firsts”—the first American play, the first professionally produced American play, the first American play written by an African-American, or even the first play by a “professional” American playwright. Which of the following works cannot claim ANY of these distinctions?
Several American plays have been considered “firsts”—the first American play, the first professionally produced American play, the first American play written by an African-American, or even the first play by a “professional” American playwright. Which of the following works cannot claim ANY of these distinctions?
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Although Phillis Wheatley was indeed the first published African-American writer and woman, she did not write plays. As the title of her publication indicates, she wrote poetry.
Although Phillis Wheatley was indeed the first published African-American writer and woman, she did not write plays. As the title of her publication indicates, she wrote poetry.
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Which of the following was not likely to be seen in pre-twentieth-century American theater?
Which of the following was not likely to be seen in pre-twentieth-century American theater?
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Of all the options listed above, only jazz poetry developed after 1900.
Of all the options listed above, only jazz poetry developed after 1900.
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This early American political writer and satirist wrote several highly critical and controversial plays about Revolutionary-era politics: The Adulateur, The Defeat, and The Group. Who is the playwright in question?
This early American political writer and satirist wrote several highly critical and controversial plays about Revolutionary-era politics: The Adulateur, The Defeat, and The Group. Who is the playwright in question?
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This writer is Mercy Otis Warren, who eschewed cultural norms and wrote about war, politics, and ethical matters—all subjects at the time thought to be in the realm of men. Other plays by Warren include The Ladies of Castille and The Sack of Rome, which concern ideals of liberty and morality in the early United States.
This writer is Mercy Otis Warren, who eschewed cultural norms and wrote about war, politics, and ethical matters—all subjects at the time thought to be in the realm of men. Other plays by Warren include The Ladies of Castille and The Sack of Rome, which concern ideals of liberty and morality in the early United States.
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Several American plays have been considered “firsts”—the first American play, the first professionally produced American play, the first American play written by an African-American, or even the first play by a “professional” American playwright. Which of the following works cannot claim ANY of these distinctions?
Several American plays have been considered “firsts”—the first American play, the first professionally produced American play, the first American play written by an African-American, or even the first play by a “professional” American playwright. Which of the following works cannot claim ANY of these distinctions?
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Although Phillis Wheatley was indeed the first published African-American writer and woman, she did not write plays. As the title of her publication indicates, she wrote poetry.
Although Phillis Wheatley was indeed the first published African-American writer and woman, she did not write plays. As the title of her publication indicates, she wrote poetry.
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Which of the following was not likely to be seen in pre-twentieth-century American theater?
Which of the following was not likely to be seen in pre-twentieth-century American theater?
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Of all the options listed above, only jazz poetry developed after 1900.
Of all the options listed above, only jazz poetry developed after 1900.
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This early American political writer and satirist wrote several highly critical and controversial plays about Revolutionary-era politics: The Adulateur, The Defeat, and The Group. Who is the playwright in question?
This early American political writer and satirist wrote several highly critical and controversial plays about Revolutionary-era politics: The Adulateur, The Defeat, and The Group. Who is the playwright in question?
Tap to reveal answer
This writer is Mercy Otis Warren, who eschewed cultural norms and wrote about war, politics, and ethical matters—all subjects at the time thought to be in the realm of men. Other plays by Warren include The Ladies of Castille and The Sack of Rome, which concern ideals of liberty and morality in the early United States.
This writer is Mercy Otis Warren, who eschewed cultural norms and wrote about war, politics, and ethical matters—all subjects at the time thought to be in the realm of men. Other plays by Warren include The Ladies of Castille and The Sack of Rome, which concern ideals of liberty and morality in the early United States.
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Several American plays have been considered “firsts”—the first American play, the first professionally produced American play, the first American play written by an African-American, or even the first play by a “professional” American playwright. Which of the following works cannot claim ANY of these distinctions?
Several American plays have been considered “firsts”—the first American play, the first professionally produced American play, the first American play written by an African-American, or even the first play by a “professional” American playwright. Which of the following works cannot claim ANY of these distinctions?
Tap to reveal answer
Although Phillis Wheatley was indeed the first published African-American writer and woman, she did not write plays. As the title of her publication indicates, she wrote poetry.
Although Phillis Wheatley was indeed the first published African-American writer and woman, she did not write plays. As the title of her publication indicates, she wrote poetry.
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Which of the following was not likely to be seen in pre-twentieth-century American theater?
Which of the following was not likely to be seen in pre-twentieth-century American theater?
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Of all the options listed above, only jazz poetry developed after 1900.
Of all the options listed above, only jazz poetry developed after 1900.
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This early American political writer and satirist wrote several highly critical and controversial plays about Revolutionary-era politics: The Adulateur, The Defeat, and The Group. Who is the playwright in question?
This early American political writer and satirist wrote several highly critical and controversial plays about Revolutionary-era politics: The Adulateur, The Defeat, and The Group. Who is the playwright in question?
Tap to reveal answer
This writer is Mercy Otis Warren, who eschewed cultural norms and wrote about war, politics, and ethical matters—all subjects at the time thought to be in the realm of men. Other plays by Warren include The Ladies of Castille and The Sack of Rome, which concern ideals of liberty and morality in the early United States.
This writer is Mercy Otis Warren, who eschewed cultural norms and wrote about war, politics, and ethical matters—all subjects at the time thought to be in the realm of men. Other plays by Warren include The Ladies of Castille and The Sack of Rome, which concern ideals of liberty and morality in the early United States.
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