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The Rise of the Novel, a famous historical account of the English novel, was written by

  • RH Tawney
  • MH Abrams
  • Forster
  • Ian Watt (correct)

Preface to Lyrical Ballads, a document central to the Romantic revolt against Neo-classicism of the mid-eighteenth century English poetry, was written by

  • PB Shelley
  • William Wordsworth (correct)
  • William Blake
  • Matthew Arnold

Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, which depict the two contrary states of the soul, were composed by

  • Shelley
  • ST Coleridge
  • William Wordsworth
  • William Blake (correct)

"Ten thousand saw I at a glance, tossing their heads in sprightly dance." The things these Wordsworth lines refer to are

<p>Daffodils (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

That thou, light-winged Dryad of the trees Singest of summer in full-throated ease. The 'light winged Dryad' of these lines is the

<p>Skylark (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Like a Sea-beast crawled forth, that on a shelf Of rock or sand reposeth, there to sun itself; Such seemed this Man, not all alive nor dead." Who is the man these famous lines refer to?

<p>The Ancient Mariner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Rise of the Novel

A historical account of the English novel written by Ian Watt.

Preface to Lyrical Ballads

A key document reflecting Romanticism, written by William Wordsworth.

Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience

A set of poems illustrating two states of the soul by William Blake.

Daffodils

The flowers referred to in Wordsworth's famous lines about a lively dance.

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Light-winged Dryad

A mythical creature described in a poem by John Keats, symbolizing nature's spirit.

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The Ancient Mariner

A character from Coleridge's poem known for his mysterious tale.

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William Wordsworth

A central figure in English Romanticism, known for his poetry and advocacy of nature.

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Ian Watt

An author noted for his significant work on the English novel.

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Romanticism

An artistic movement emphasizing emotion and nature, challenging classic forms.

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St. Coleridge

A poet known for his contributions to Romantic literature alongside Wordsworth.

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William Blake

A poet and artist whose work explored human experience and spirituality.

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Neo-classicism

A literary movement characterized by strict forms and emphasis on reason.

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Lyrics of Nature

Poetic themes focusing on the beauty and power of the natural world.

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Shelley

A Romantic poet known for his idealistic and revolutionary themes.

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Poetic Imagery

Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

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Lyrical Ballads

A collection of poems that marks a turning point in English poetry.

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Contrary States

Opposing emotional or spiritual conditions depicted in Blake's poems.

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Spring Symbolism

A motif in literature representing renewal and hope through natural imagery.

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Coleridge's Dream

The use of dreams and supernatural elements in his poetry.

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Study Notes

The Rise of the Novel

  • A famous historical account of the English novel was written by Ian Watt.

Preface to Lyrical Ballads

  • A document central to the Romantic revolt against neo-classicism of the mid-18th century English poetry.
  • Written by William Wordsworth.

Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience

  • Depicts the two contrasting states of the soul.
  • Composed by William Blake.

"Ten thousand saw I at a glance..."

  • Wordsworth's lines describe daffodils.

"That thou, light-winged Dryad of the trees..."

  • Describes the light-winged Dryad as a Nightingale.

"Like a Sea-beast crawled forth..."

  • The man referred to in these lines is the Ancient Mariner.

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