Edmentum Unit 2 - English Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When did the Romantic era begin as a movement in Europe?

the late 1700s

What does Romanticism emphasize?

Science and Rationalism

Imagination, Freedom, and Emotion (correct)

Nature and the Individual (correct)

Society and Tradition

What did Romanticism celebrate?

emotion, creativity, and the mystery and grandeur of nature

What did Romanticism write about?

nature and the everyday life of men and women Signup and view all the answers

What are some characteristics of Romantic literature?

importance of the individual over society and an appreciation for nature Signup and view all the answers

Where does it derive significant meaning from?

the individual, rather than society Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Paul Revere's Ride,' 'The Song of Hiawatha,' and 'Evangeline'?

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Fanshawe,' 'The Scarlet Letter,' 'The House of the Seven Gables,' 'The Blithedale Romance,' and 'The Marble Faun'?

Nathaniel Hawthorne Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Tamerlane and Other Poems,' 'Lenore,' 'The Raven,' 'Ulalume,' 'Eureka: A Prose Poem,' and 'Annabel Lee'?

Edgar Allan Poe Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Resistance to Civil Government,' 'Slavery in Massachusetts,' 'A Plea for Captain John Brown,' 'A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers,' 'Walden,' and 'The Maine Woods'?

Henry David Thoreau Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Typee,' 'Moby-Dick,' 'Bartleby, The Scrivener,' and 'Billy Budd, Sailor' and became famous after death?

Herman Melville Signup and view all the answers

What narration did more authors employ during the Romantic era?

third-person omniscient Signup and view all the answers

Explain Rip Van Winkle.

Rip Van Winkle is a story where Rip falls asleep and is forgotten by everyone after drinking something. Signup and view all the answers

What is Acarice?

unending desire to gain and hoard riches; greed Signup and view all the answers

What does Eminent mean?

prominent; high-ranking Signup and view all the answers

What does Expediency mean?

appropriateness; advantageousness Signup and view all the answers

What does Impregnable mean?

unable to be taken by force; impenetrable Signup and view all the answers

What does Obstinate mean?

unyielding in one's purpose or opinion; stubborn Signup and view all the answers

What does Parsimony mean?

extreme frugality; stinginess Signup and view all the answers

What does Resolute mean?

determined Signup and view all the answers

What are relative clauses?

dependent clauses that modify a noun or noun phrase introduced by a noun, pronoun, or adjective Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a restrictive clause/essential clause?

to further define something in a sentence; if removed, it could change the core meaning of the sentence Signup and view all the answers

What does a nonrestrictive clause or nonessential clause describe?

a non-defining characteristic of the noun or noun phrase it modifies Signup and view all the answers

What is an Allusion?

indirect or passing reference to a historical person or event, literary work, character, or passage Signup and view all the answers

What are the most common allusions?

Shakespearean, biblical, and mythological Signup and view all the answers

What is a Metaphor?

figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable Signup and view all the answers

What is Symbolism?

use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities Signup and view all the answers

What is an Allegory?

fictional narrative in which the literal story reflects another parallel meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the surface story/literal interpretation of an allegory meant to do?

entertain; hidden inside literal details of the story are symbols Signup and view all the answers

What does the author sometimes use symbolism to teach?

basic truths/religious/moral/political lessons to readers Signup and view all the answers

Where is symbolism often found?

in names of characters or settings; characters are used to signify abstract qualities Signup and view all the answers

What is a Symbol?

a representation of an individual idea or concept that can shift meaning Signup and view all the answers

What did Melville emphasize on the most?

individual spirituality over the organized church system Signup and view all the answers

The message of 'The Lightning-Rod Man' was...

equate missionaries with not only pagans but also the devil; the biblical allusions expose the salesman as a fraud Signup and view all the answers

What is a Theme?

Central idea of any artistic work Signup and view all the answers

Explain a Theme.

It can seem like a simple concept but is often a profound philosophical idea. Signup and view all the answers

Explain a Subject.

Subjects are simple and concrete; they are easier to identify than themes. Signup and view all the answers

What do themes reveal?

the author's view or opinion on the particular subject, revealed through treatment Signup and view all the answers

When can themes be identified?

after reading the entire work Signup and view all the answers

What is Iambic Pentameter?

line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short syllable followed by one long syllable Signup and view all the answers

What is a Line?

stand or positioned at intervals along Signup and view all the answers

What is Meter?

denoting lines of poetry with a specified number of feet or measures Signup and view all the answers

What is Rhyme?

have or end with a sound that corresponds to another Signup and view all the answers

What is a Sonnet?

a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes Signup and view all the answers

What is a Stanza?

group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse Signup and view all the answers

What is Syntax?

arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in language Signup and view all the answers

What is Blank Verse?

unrhymed iambic pentameter; meters made up of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable repeated 5 times Signup and view all the answers

Explain an Enjambment.

helps readers better understand the poem; makes them consider ideas introduced across lines Signup and view all the answers

What is Blight?

force of ruin, despair, or destruction; often used in reference to disease Signup and view all the answers

What is Communion?

sharing of a common action or situation with others; mutual participation Signup and view all the answers

What does Insensible mean?

incapable of feeling, sensation, or perceiving; unconscious Signup and view all the answers

What does Mirth mean?

joy or happiness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Romantic Era

Began in Europe during the late 1700s.
Emphasizes nature, individualism, imagination, freedom, and emotion.

Themes of Romanticism

Celebrates emotion, creativity, and the grandeur of nature.
Explores nature and everyday life of men and women.
The individual is prioritized over society, valuing personal experience and inspiration from nature.

Key Figures in Romantic Literature

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Known for "Paul Revere's Ride," "The Song of Hiawatha," and "Evangeline."
Nathaniel Hawthorne: Authored "Paul Revere's Ride," "The Scarlet Letter," "The House of the Seven Gables," among others.
Edgar Allan Poe: Wrote "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," and other notable works.
Henry David Thoreau: Known for "Walden," "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers," and essays on civil disobedience.
Herman Melville: Achieved fame posthumously with works like "Moby-Dick" and "Bartleby, The Scrivener."

Literary Techniques

Third-person omniscient narration was commonly used.
Allegory: A narrative with dual meanings, conveying abstract ideas through symbols.
Symbolism: Utilizes symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often found in character names and settings.
Metaphor: Applies words or phrases to object or actions not literally applicable.

Types of Clauses

Relative Clauses: Dependent clauses modifying nouns, introduced by pronouns or adjectives.
Restrictive Clauses: Essential to the sentence, defining elements that change its core meaning.
Nonrestrictive Clauses: Provide additional, non-essential information, usually set off by commas.

Themes and Symbols

Themes often reveal the author's perspective on the subject, emerging through the treatment of the subject.
The surface story of an allegory entertains while hidden symbolism conveys deeper meanings.
Themes can be identified post-reading, focusing on philosophical concepts like truth or beauty.

Poetic Devices

Iambic Pentameter: A line comprising five metrical feet, alternating unstressed and stressed syllables.
Blank Verse: Unrhymed iambic pentameter, maintaining a steady meter without rhyme.
Enjambment: Encourages readers to consider lines collectively, enhancing understanding of the poem's concepts.

Vocabulary Terms

Avarice: Extreme greed for wealth.
Eminent: Prominent or high-ranking status.
Impregnable: Incapable of being conquered or penetrated.
Obstinate: Stubbornly adhering to one’s purpose or opinion.
Mirth: Indicates joy or happiness.
Communion: Mutual sharing of actions or experiences.

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