Literary Movements

What are the key characteristics of Romanticism in literature?

• Emphasis on tradition, group mentality, technology, and realism

• Focus on logic, conformity, urban life, and science

• Focus on emotion, individualism, nature, and the supernatural

• Preoccupation with facts, practicality, industry, and rationality

Name a famous Realism author and one of their notable works.

• Jane Austen - The Catcher in the Rye

• Charles Dickens - Moby Dick

• Fyodor Dostoevsky - Crime and Punishment

• Leo Tolstoy - War and Peace

What are the main themes of Modernism in literature?

• Alienation, disillusionment, fragmentation, and the search for meaning

• Traditionalism, conformity, stability, and contentment

• Romanticism, optimism, unity, and acceptance

• Realism, idealism, harmony, and certainty

Who were the key figures of the Transcendentalist movement?

• Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Ernest Hemingway

• William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens

• Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Walt Whitman

• Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Margaret Fuller

What are the main features of metaphysical poetry?

• Intellectual and philosophical themes, use of conceits and paradoxes, exploration of the complexities of love and emotions, and a strong emphasis on wit and wordplay

• Minimal use of symbolism and metaphor

• Focus on rural life and nature

• Use of modern technology and scientific concepts

How did Romanticism differ from Realism in terms of literary style and themes?

• Romanticism focused on objective and truthful portrayal of society, while Realism focused on emotions, imagination, and nature

• Romanticism focused on depicting everyday life and society, while Realism focused on emotions, imagination, and nature

• Romanticism focused on technology and industry, while Realism focused on supernatural elements and magic

• Romanticism focused on emotions, imagination, and nature, while Realism focused on depicting everyday life and society in a more objective and truthful manner.

Discuss the impact of Modernism on literature and art in the 20th century.

• Modernism ignored social and cultural changes

• Modernism promoted traditional forms and conventions

• Modernism challenged traditional forms and conventions, embraced new techniques and styles, and reflected the social and cultural changes of the time.

• Modernism had no impact on literature and art

Explain the concept of 'self-reliance' in Transcendentalist philosophy.

• Individualism, independence, and trusting one's own instincts and beliefs.

• Conforming to societal norms and expectations

• Relying on others for guidance and decision-making

• Dependence on external authority and validation

Compare and contrast the themes of love and spirituality in metaphysical poetry.

• Metaphysical poetry only explores physical attraction and materialism.

• Metaphysical poetry explores love and spirituality through intellectual and philosophical concepts.

• Metaphysical poetry has no connection to intellectual or philosophical concepts.

• Metaphysical poetry focuses on war and politics instead of love and spirituality.

How did the literary movements of Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, Transcendentalism, and metaphysical poetry influence each other?

• They were all completely separate and unrelated movements

• They only influenced each other in terms of language and grammar

• They had no influence on each other

• These literary movements influenced each other through the exchange of ideas, themes, and techniques, leading to the development and evolution of literature.