Reason/Romantic Review

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What is the dominant image in Wordsworth's poem 'Composed Upon Westminster Bridge'?

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The city as a living creature.

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What characteristic attitude of the Neoclassicists is reflected in the lines 'Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; / The proper study of mankind is man'?

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Belief in human reason.

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What element of 'The World is Too Much With Us' sets it apart from the Neoclassical tradition?

Back

The reference to personal emotions.

Front

Which concept was not embraced by Romantic poets?

Back

Reason.

Front

How can the speaker's attitude toward the tiger in 'The Tyger' be best described?

Back

Horrified but in awe.

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What is the primary focus of Romantic poetry?

Back

Emphasis on emotion, nature, and individual experience.

Front

Define 'Romanticism' in literature.

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A movement emphasizing emotion, individualism, and nature, reacting against Neoclassicism.

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What role does nature play in Romantic poetry?

Back

Nature is often depicted as a source of inspiration and a reflection of human emotions.

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What is a key difference between Neoclassicism and Romanticism?

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Neoclassicism values reason and order, while Romanticism values emotion and individual experience.

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What is the significance of personal emotion in Romantic literature?

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It allows for a deeper connection between the poet and the reader, emphasizing subjective experience.