Understanding the Poem 'London' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of the below could be considered conventions of Romantic literature?

• must talk of love

• rejection of powerful institutions

• stresses human power

• stresses beauty of nature

Answer explanation

All of the Romantic poems in the anthology stress or advocate for nature's power over mans.

What precisely defines child labour?

• work that deprives children of their childhood and physical/mental development

• when women experience pain giving birth

• when children were forced to sweep chimneys

Answer explanation

Child labour was prevalent during the industrial revolution as families in poverty needed children to help bring in income. Children often worked in factories or mines.

What exactly was the Industrial Revolution?

• when the people of France overthrew the monarchy

• when society transitioned into using efficient methods of mass production

• when London got very polluted

Answer explanation

Wealthy business owners profited during the Industrial Revolution through mass production but factories were often cramped and in poor condition so working class people suffered and were exploited.

Which of the below is an example of corruption?

• those in power giving unfair advantage to certain employees

• stealing food from a shop

• wealthy people not giving to charity

Answer explanation

The concept of corruption is used across the power and conflict anthology to show how people abuse their power. It is a big idea that can be connected to many poems when it comes to making comparisons.

What was the French Revolution?

• when the French monarchy had absolute power

• when the people of France overthrew the monarchy

• when the French monarchy resigned voluntarily

Answer explanation

The French Revolution symbolised the power of the people and how the oppressed can reclaim power and control.

How might a Romantic poet feel about the French Revolution?

• angry because they believed institutions should keep absolute power

• supportive because they believed institutions should not have absolute power

• frustrated because they believed in maintaining the status quo

Answer explanation

William Blake was a Romantic poet that expressed support for the principles of the French Revolution, this is shown in his poem 'London'.