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An American Voice: Jo's Search for Her Own Style — Homework
Review the contrast between Jo's sensation stories and her later, more honest writing before answering.
- 1.Explain the difference between Jo's sensation stories and the writing she turns to later.
- 2.Why does Bhaer's disapproval target honesty rather than excitement?
- 3.Name the real-life parallel between Jo's writing choice and Alcott's own life.
- 4.Describe a time you tried to imitate someone else's style before finding your own way of doing something creative.
- 5.Why might writing honestly about ordinary life feel riskier for a young writer than imitating an already-successful formula?
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