Romantic Era Test

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What does the letter 'I' represent in the context of Romanticism?

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It is used to help remember the 5 main aspects of Romanticism.

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What is a typical aspect of Gothic literature?

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Dark settings, supernatural elements, and emotional extremes.

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What poem by William Blake addresses the issue of child labor in England?

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The Chimney Sweeper.

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What is 'Negative Capability' according to John Keats?

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It is the ability of poets to accept uncertainty and ambiguity, seeing what is not there.

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What is the approximate time frame for the Romantic Era in Europe?

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1785-1830.

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Name one key characteristic of Romanticism.

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Emphasis on emotion and individualism.

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What role does nature play in Romantic literature?

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Nature is often depicted as a source of inspiration and a reflection of the human spirit.

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Who are some prominent poets of the Romantic Era?

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William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, and Percy Bysshe Shelley.

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What is the significance of the Industrial Revolution in Romantic literature?

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It prompted a reaction against industrialization, emphasizing a return to nature and the past.

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How does Romanticism differ from Enlightenment thinking?

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Romanticism values emotion and individual experience over reason and logic.