Quiz on Romanticism

What does the term 'Romanticism' derive from?

• Latin

• Greek

• Italian

• French

Which movement anticipated Romanticism in Germany?

• Realism

• Surrealism

• Sturm und Drang

• Classicism

Who published the 'Lyrical Ballads' in England?

• Samuel Taylor Coleridge

• John Keats

• William Wordsworth

• George Gordon Byron

What is the significance of the 'Preface' in the second edition of 'Lyrical Ballads'?

• It introduces new poetic forms

• It discusses the beauty of nature

• It critiques the Romantic movement

• It is a manifesto of English Romantic poetry

What does 'Sehnsucht' mean in the context of Romanticism?

• Joyful expression

• Cultural critique

• Profound quietness

• Eternal restlessness

How did Romantics view childhood compared to the Augustans?

• As a necessary evil

• As a state to be admired

• As a temporary state

• As a burden

Which philosopher's ideas influenced the Romantic emphasis on the individual?

• John Locke

• Immanuel Kant

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Friedrich Nietzsche

What concept is associated with the idea of the 'noble savage'?

• Society is essential

• Civilization is superior

• Reason governs actions

• Natural behavior is good

How did Romantic poets view nature?

• As a living force

• As a mere backdrop

• As a source of conflict

• As a lifeless entity

What was a central issue in Romantic aesthetics regarding poetic technique?

• Use of classical forms

• Narrative structure

• Poetic diction

• Rhyme schemes