Romantic Movement

What was the Romantic Period in American Literature primarily focused on?

• Romantic love between individuals

• Inspirational and spiritual aspects of art

• Scientific discoveries

• Political movements

Which poet is known for the work "Leaves of Grass"?

• Emily Dickinson

• Ralph Waldo Emerson

• Walt Whitman

• Henry David Thoreau

How many poems did Emily Dickinson write approximately?

• 500

• 1775

• 1000

• 2500

What is the main theme of Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay "Self-Reliance"?

• Dependence on others

• Importance of self-reliance

• Value of material wealth

• Romantic love

What did Henry David Thoreau emphasize in his book "Walden"?

• The importance of urban life

• The value of nature

• The significance of wealth

• The necessity of government control

What did the Romantics believe expressive art could teach us?

• Science

• Truth

• Mathematics

• History

What did Thoreau argue in "Civil Disobedience"?

• Support for government policies

• The need for social injustices

• Many injustices were upheld by the government

• The importance of following laws

What did the development of "the self" become for the Romantics?

• A minor theme

• A major theme

• An irrelevant concept

• A scientific theory