Neoclassical Prose Quiz

Who was known as the most prolific writer in the English language during the 18th century?

• Jonathan Swift

• Joseph Addison

• Richard Steele

• Daniel Defoe

Which writer founded periodicals like Tatler, Spectator, Guardian, and Englishman?

• Jonathan Swift

• Joseph Addison

• Richard Steele

• Daniel Defoe

Who wrote the dictionary of the English language in 1755, which included witty definitions?

• Jonathan Swift

• Joseph Addison

• Daniel Defoe

• Samuel Johnson

Which writer wrote the allegorical work 'Rasselas: The Prince of Abyssinia'?

• Samuel Johnson

• Jonathan Swift

• Daniel Defoe

• Joseph Addison

Who was the author of 'Gulliver's Travels', a satirical novel that critiques society?

• Joseph Addison

• Daniel Defoe

• Jonathan Swift

• Richard Steele

Which writer was a staunch Anglican and wrote satirical works like 'A Modest Proposal'?

• Samuel Johnson

• Jonathan Swift

• Joseph Addison

• Daniel Defoe

Who was the first and earliest prose writer in England during the 18th century?

• Daniel Defoe

• Joseph Addison

• Jonathan Swift

• Richard Steele

Which writer wrote the preface to Shakespeare's edition in 1765, praising Shakespeare's representation of human nature?

• Jonathan Swift

• Joseph Addison

• Samuel Johnson

• Daniel Defoe

Who was the Irish patriot who wrote 'Drapier's Letters' and 'Gulliver's Travels'?

• Daniel Defoe

• Joseph Addison

• Richard Steele

• Jonathan Swift

Which writer founded the periodical 'The Review' and published many essays supporting the Hanoverian succession?

• Jonathan Swift

• Richard Steele

• Daniel Defoe

• Joseph Addison