The American novelist______probed deeply at the individual psychology of his characters, writing in a rich and intricate style. that supported his intense scrutiny of complex human experience.

Which of the following features cannot characterize poems by Walt Whitman？

A．Lyrical and well-structured.

B．Free-flowing.

C．Simple and rather crude.

D．Conversational and casual.

Moby Dick by Herman Melville is one of the few books in American literature that has produced an exciting effect upon readers. Try to discuss the symbolism in the book.

What literary technique is the fiction famous for, as embodied in this excerpt？

Discuss the allegory and symbolism in Young Goodman Brown.

Which ONE of the following concepts is related to the understanding of literary realism？

A．spontaneous outflow of feelings

B．faith in individualism, independence of mind and self - reliance

C．representation of characters, human nature and social actualities in a non - idealized way

D．survival of the fittest