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NClaborn

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When gender stereotypes are present in young adult literature,
 
  a. girls are usually portrayed as strong individualists who can take care of themselves even during difficult times of life and stress.
  b. the literature usually dates back to the early 1800s because deliberate efforts have corrected many of gender stereotypes of the past.
  c. girls are portrayed as economic providers while boys are portrayed as caring and nurturing.
  d. both girls and boys are deprived of a range of strong alternative role models.

Question 2

Which is the most valid statement about young adult literature?
 
  a. Young adult literature has been relatively static over the last two or three decades, especially when compared to literature for other developmental periods and age groups.
  b. Young adult literature experienced considerable change, just as young adults and the society in which we live.
  c. Young adult literature should include well-written books; the verdict is still out on other genres such as poetry, graphic novels, and magazines.
  d. Young adult literature might have reached its peakthe history of young adult literature suggests its popularity might decline as young adults become more sophisticated readers change due to developmental changes.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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