Romanticism and Transcendentalism Test (Turner)

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What is the basic idea that Transcendentalists believe about nature?

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Humans & nature are connected.

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True/False: American Romantics thought that poetry was the highest form of art?

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True

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What is a main idea in "Self-Reliance"?

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The individual mind is the only guide.

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The time period for Romanticism is ______________.

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beginning to mid 1800s

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Which of these is an important theme in American Romanticism?

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Emotions.

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Define Romanticism.

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A literary and artistic movement emphasizing emotion, individualism, and nature.

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What is Transcendentalism?

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A philosophical movement that emphasizes the inherent goodness of people and nature.

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Name a key figure in American Romanticism.

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Edgar Allan Poe.

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What does 'individualism' mean in the context of Romanticism?

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The belief in the importance of the individual and personal experience.

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How did Romanticism respond to the Industrial Revolution?

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It emphasized emotion and nature over industrialization and rationality.