American Romanticism

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What inspired Romantics in their literature?

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Supernatural tales and myths.

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What do Romantics value over reason?

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Intuition.

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Which of the following is NOT a theme of American Romanticism? (Beauty and Truth of Nature, Individualism, Imagination, Economic Prosperity)

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Economic Prosperity.

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Does American Romanticism refer to romantic love?

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False.

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What huge economic change occurred during the 1700s?

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Industrial Revolution.

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What is the main focus of American Romanticism?

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Emphasis on emotion, nature, and individualism.

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Name a key figure in American Romanticism.

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Edgar Allan Poe.

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What literary movement preceded American Romanticism?

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The Enlightenment.

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What role does nature play in American Romanticism?

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Nature is seen as a source of inspiration and truth.

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What is individualism in the context of American Romanticism?

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