English Romantic Poets Quiz

What are the two major types of ballads in Lyrical Ballads?

• Traditional ballad

• Street ballad

• Both types

• None of the above

What is the main principle of romantic poetry outlined in the Preface to Lyrical Ballads?

• Language of poetry should be complex

• Subject of poetry should be incidents from real life

• Poetry should avoid imagination

• Poetry should be written in classical style

Who is considered the first bard of early Romanticism?

• Samuel Taylor Coleridge

• William Wordsworth

• George Gordon, Lord Byron

• John Keats

What does Wordsworth's poetry emphasize?

• Imagination

• Complex language

• Historical events

• Mythological themes

What is the title of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem about a seaman?

• The Prelude

• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

• Kubla Khan

• Daffodils

What is the DOK level of the question about the changes in Romantic poetry?

What are the characteristics of the Byronic hero as described in the text?

What themes are present in John Keats's poem 'La Belle Dame sans Merci'?

What is the significance of the poem 'The Ode to the West Wind' by Percy Bysshe Shelley?

What was the impact of Shelley’s life on his poetry?