Romanticism Review

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What technique does Walt Whitman use in 'I Hear America Singing' to help the verses flow?

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Parallel structure.

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In Dickinson's poem 'Hope is a Thing with Feathers', hope is compared to what?

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A bird.

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What major event was occurring during the American Romanticism period?

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Westward Expansion.

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How can romantic sensibility be defined?

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A reaction against rationalism and the Revolutionary War.

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What years are associated with American Romanticism?

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1800-1860.

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What is the significance of nature in Romantic literature?

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

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Who are some key authors of the American Romanticism movement?

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Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe.

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What is the role of individualism in Romanticism?

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Romanticism emphasizes the importance of individual experience and personal expression.

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How does Romanticism differ from Rationalism?

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Romanticism values emotion and intuition over reason and logic.

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What themes are commonly found in Romantic poetry?

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Nature, emotion, individualism, and the sublime.