ENGLISH RENAISSANCE LITERATURE
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Renaissance?
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A period of rebirth and creativity in art, writing, and thought from about 1300 to 1600 A.D., beginning in Italy and eventually spreading throughout Europe.
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CCSS.RL.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.9
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which ancient cultures influenced Renaissance art and literature?
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Greek and Latin.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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True or False: The Renaissance spread from Italy to the rest of Europe between the 15th and 16th centuries.
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True.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who was Leonardo Da Vinci?
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An Italian Renaissance painter, born in 1452 A.D., known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and also excelled in scientific research.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How did Renaissance writers like Dante, Cervantes, and Shakespeare influence later writers?
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By writing in the common language.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
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CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a key characteristic of Renaissance literature?
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It often reflects humanism, focusing on human potential and achievements.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Name one major theme in Renaissance art.
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The use of perspective to create depth and realism.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
CCSS.RL.8.7
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