Romanticism and Transcendentalism Flashcard

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What is free-verse poetry?

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Poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme or meter pattern.

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What are the key characteristics of Romanticism?

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Emotion, individualism, nature, and the supernatural.

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What was the Transcendental Club?

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A group of New England intellectuals.

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Which religion did Transcendentalism originate from?

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Unitarianism.

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What is Industrialism?

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An economic and social system based on large-scale industries and advanced technology.

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What is the significance of nature in Romanticism?

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

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Who are some prominent figures in Romantic literature?

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William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and John Keats.

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What is the main focus of Transcendentalism?

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The belief in the inherent goodness of people and nature, emphasizing intuition over empirical evidence.

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How does Romanticism differ from Enlightenment thinking?

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

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What role does the supernatural play in Romantic literature?

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It serves to explore the unknown and evoke emotional responses.