Toni Morrison was an American writer whose work often portrayed African American life and race relations. She is perhaps best known for being the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature and her novels The Bluest Eye (1970), Sula (1973), and The Song of Solomon (1977). She worked as a professor at Howard University and an editor for Random House publishing, where she edited fiction and books by African American authors. Morrison is credited with uplifting the careers of many African American writers while she worked in publishing. In addition to winning the National Book Critics Circle Award, Toni Morrison was recognized with the Pulitzer Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Morrison was a household name whose words earned critical acclaim and allowed her to pursue writing full-time.
Which research question would BEST help further develop the student’s topic?
Responses
A What are some popular themes used in literature in the early 70s? What are some popular themes used in literature in the early 70s?
B What are some well-known and reputed awards in American writing?What are some well-known and reputed awards in American writing?
C What are some of the most popular works of fiction written by modern authors?What are some of the most popular works of fiction written by modern authors?
D What did Morrison study as an undergraduate in college?
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The research question that would BEST help further develop the student’s topic is:
A What are some popular themes used in literature in the early 70s?
This question is relevant because it directly relates to the context in which Toni Morrison was writing and can help analyze the themes present in her work, thereby enhancing the student's exploration of her contributions to American literature.
