Question

question #1
many americans were disillusioned during modernism. what does disillusioned mean?
o when someone does not perform a magic trick correctly
o when someone is feeling relief
o when someone becomes disappointed that things are not as good as they seemed to be
o when someone has anxiety about something

question #2
modernist writing was
o experimental.
o rigid.
o confined.
o conservative.

Explanation:

For Question #1:

• "Disillusioned" means losing one's illusions or becoming disappointed when something is not as good as expected.
• The first option is about magic tricks, which is not related to the word's meaning.
• The second option (feeling relief) is incorrect as it's not the meaning of disillusioned.
• The fourth option (anxiety) is also not the correct meaning.

For Question #2:

• Modernist writing was known for being experimental. It broke away from traditional forms and explored new ways of expression.
• "Rigid" means stiff and unchanging, which is the opposite of modernist writing.
• "Confined" means restricted, which is not characteristic of modernist writing.
• "Conservative" means traditional and resistant to change, which is also not in line with modernist writing.

Answer:

Question #1: when someone becomes disappointed that things are not as good as they seemed to be
Question #2: experimental