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Beat Movement Spontaneous Prose — Quiz

Question 4 • English Language Arts 11

Based on “The Railroad Earth,” Jack Kerouac would most likely agree with which statement?

Answer
A
Writing should depict purely fictional characters and events.
B
Writing should describe only the beautiful aspects of nature.
C
Writing should be compressed and to the point.
D
Writing should be spontaneous and unconventional.

Explanation

“The Railroad Earth” reflects Kerouac’s spontaneous, free-flowing style and attention to everyday experience. That makes him most likely to agree that writing should be spontaneous and unconventional. The other choices do not fit: his writing is not limited to beautiful nature, purely fictional events, or compressed, concise prose.

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