Which work corresponds to Washington Irving?

Which work corresponds to Washington Irving?

• A. Snow-Bound
• B. A Republic of Prairie Dogs
• C. Reflections On American Life: A Collection of Sayings
• D. The Town Poor

Answer: (B)

Think about the kind of writing Washington Irving is best known for: early American prose and humorous, satirical sketches of American life. A work titled A Republic of Prairie Dogs fits that tradition by suggesting a playful, observational look at American society—something Irving would use to offer light social commentary with a storyteller’s voice. The other titles point to different authors or genres: Snow-Bound is a Whittier poem about New England winter, Reflections On American Life sounds like a modern collection rather than Irving’s era and style, and The Town Poor isn’t strongly associated with Irving’s famous sketches and tales. So the prairie-dog republic title is the best match for Irving’s recognizable voice and approach.

Think about the kind of writing Washington Irving is best known for: early American prose and humorous, satirical sketches of American life. A work titled A Republic of Prairie Dogs fits that tradition by suggesting a playful, observational look at American society—something Irving would use to offer light social commentary with a storyteller’s voice. The other titles point to different authors or genres: Snow-Bound is a Whittier poem about New England winter, Reflections On American Life sounds like a modern collection rather than Irving’s era and style, and The Town Poor isn’t strongly associated with Irving’s famous sketches and tales. So the prairie-dog republic title is the best match for Irving’s recognizable voice and approach.