ACCESBALE CONTENT: Romanticism

Where did Romanticism began?

• Europe

• Western Europe

• Northern Europe

• Eastern Europe

Answer explanation

Romanticism is the 18th century movement that developed in Europe in response to the Industrial revolution and the disillusionment of the Enlightenment values of reason.

When did Romanticism begin?

• The late 1700s

• The early 1900s

• Mid 18 Century

• Mid 16 Century

What were considered Romanticism key features?

• Industralization

• Consumerism and Secularization

• Urbanization

• All four

Mary Wollstonecraft shelly was the Author of the novel Frankenstein

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FUN FACT!

In 1816, Mary, Percy, and Lord Byron had a competition to see who could write the best horror story. After thinking for days, Shelley was inspired to write Frankenstein after imagining a scientist who created life and was horrified by what he had made.

What was Edgar Allen Poe best know for?

• Poetry and short stories

• Acting abilities

• Playwrights and speech

• Education in human philosophy

Answer explanation

FUN FACT!

Poe's first book of short fiction, Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, was published in 1840.

William Blake was largely unrecognized during his life as poet

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FUN FACT!

William Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual art of the Romantic Age.