Module 5 TCI/Practice Test

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What does the poem "I Hear America Singing" suggest about "salt-of-the-earth" American workers?

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They take pride in the unique work that they do.

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Why did American Romantic writers reject rationalism (the Enlightenment or Age of Reason)?

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They believed that intuition and imagination yield greater truths.

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What can too much self-reliance or self-love lead to according to Romanticism?

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Dangerous arrogance.

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Define verbal irony.

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When someone states one thing and means another, or when the character states one thing and the reality is something altogether different.

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What is the main theme of American Romanticism?

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Emphasis on emotion, individualism, and nature.

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What role does nature play 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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How do Romantic writers view the individual?

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They celebrate the individual as a unique and important figure.

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What is the significance of intuition in Romanticism?

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Intuition is valued as a means of understanding deeper truths.

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What is the contrast between Romanticism and Enlightenment thinking?

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Romanticism emphasizes emotion and individual experience, while Enlightenment focuses on reason and logic.

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What is a common characteristic of Romantic poetry?

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Use of vivid imagery and emotional expression.