Introduction to Romanticism Quiz Review

One characteristic of the Romantic period was

• the use of imagination.

• the use of self-control.

• an emphasis on order.

• an interest in innovation.

Which topic would most likely have been the focus of a poem during the Romantic period?

• defining order in society

• the science of rainbows

• the beauty of a waterfall

• arguments for progress

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Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils;

Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze

This excerpt is an example of Romantic poetry because it

• uses everyday language.

• hints at how people should live.

• studies nature logically.

• is based on a folktale.

While Enlightenment writers were more interested in innovation, Romantic writers were more interested in

• the physical world.

• the freedom of expression.

• the uses of science.

• the value of self-control.

Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."

I wandered lonely as a cloud

That floats on high o'er vales and hills,

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils;

Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Which word from the excerpt has a negative connotation?

• golden

• fluttering

• lonely

• floats

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Read the excerpt from "To a Sky-Lark," by William Wordsworth.

Up with me! up with me into the clouds!

For thy song, Lark, is strong;

Up with me, up with me into the clouds!

Singing, singing,

With clouds and sky about thee ringing,

Lift me, guide me till I find

That spot which seems so to thy mind!

Which statement best describes the effect of rhyming singing and ringing in this part of the poem?

• The rhyme reflects the Romantic poet’s interest in nature and mythology.

• The rhyme highlights the speaker’s preference of singing birds over ringing bells.

• The rhyme brings focus to the poet’s sense of loneliness and hopelessness.

• The rhyme emphasizes the speaker’s desire to share in the experiences of the lark.

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William Wordsworth often used repetition in his poetry to

• create rhythm and emphasize ideas.

• highlight scientific facts and findings.

• argue in a logical, structured manner.

• show readers a rational new idea.

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Read the stanza from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."

(1) I wandered lonely as a cloud

(2) That floats on high o'er vales and hills,

(3) When all at once I saw a crowd,

(4) A host, of golden daffodils;

(5) Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

(6) Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Which line in this stanza uses repetition?

• Line 2

• Line 3

• Line 4

• Line 5

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Which line from William Wordsworth’s poem uses alliteration?

• Continuous as the stars that shine

• And twinkle on the milky way,

• They stretched in never-ending line

• Along the margin of a bay:

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Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud."

The waves beside them danced; but they

Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:

A poet could not but be gay,

In such a jocund company:

I gazed—and gazed—but little thought

What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye

Which is the bliss of solitude;

And then my heart with pleasure fills,

And dances with the daffodils.

Which statements are correct? Select 3 options.

• Repetition can be found in then my heart with pleasure fills.

• Alliteration is used in the phrase dances with the daffodils.

• I gazed—and gazed—but little thought uses repetition for emphasis.

• They flash upon that inward eye uses alliteration to illustrate a point.

• The words glee and company use rhyme to express Wordsworth’s feelings.

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