Literary Periods

Which of the following most accurately describes the Puritans' view of humankind?

• Inherently good
• in a deep, mystical connection to the world
• as innately evil and bad
• as ideal creatures

Dark Romanticism primarily uses themes that focus on...

• Tyranny, fascism, faith, and divine revelation
• Sermons and homilies
• Man's appetite for darkness and mystical encounters
• Self reliance and closeness to nature

What subjects did rationalist writing address?

• Religion and divine revelation
• Love and relationships
• Connection to th natural world
• Philosophy, politics, science,

What themes do Romantic literature focus on?

• The bible and sin
• The dark side of human nature
• Connection to nature
• The common person working to achieve heroic status

Rationalist writings were generally in the form of...

• Newspaper articles and speeches 
• Fictional Literature
• Ballads and songs
• Homilies and sermons

Which of the following best describes the Romantics' view of humankind nature and the universe?

• As inherently good and kind
• As evil
• As manifestations of the devil and sin
• As part of nature

How did puritans perceive events and conditions in the world?

• As destiny
• As part of nature
• As a result of science
• As messages from God