WorksheetsLiberal Humanism in Literature
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the goal of a humanist education?
To create well-rounded citizens, preparing aristocrat sons for leadership roles.
To prepare people for religious lives, as priests and monks.
To produce scholars of ancient literature, entirely focused on studying Greek classics.
To make people more artistic.
Anthropocentrism
Considered God the centre of the universe
Considered man the centre of the universe
What does "Renaissance" mean?
to die
rebirth
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
Humanists felt formal education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were closed.
Humanists spread the teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout Europe.
Humanists were very interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the Church.
Humanists were inspired by classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual.
What does the word secular mean?
non-religious
section
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a type of literature
________ _________ emphasize the form of a literary work to determine its meaning, focusing on literary elements and how they work to create meaning.
Formalist Criticism
Literary Criticism
Feminist Criticism
________ _________ focuses on the roles, positions, and influences of women within literary texts.
Marxist Criticism
Feminist Criticism
Formalism
