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A literary movement that emerged in the late 18th century, characterized by a focus on emotions, individualism, nature, and supernatural elements, contrasting with the rational Neoclassical era.

A type of poetry that focuses on melancholy, mortality, and the afterlife, often set in graveyards or other somber settings.

A poem that reflects on life, death, and the legacy of ordinary individuals. It explores themes of mortality, the value of simple lives, and the universality of death.

The inevitability of death for everyone, regardless of their status or achievements.

A poetic form that celebrates nature, solitude, and the beauty and power of the natural world.

A transitional literary movement between Neoclassicism and Romanticism in the late 18th century. It emphasized emotion, nature, and individualism.

A concept often tied to awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur, particularly in nature, evoking deep emotional responses.

The act of giving human qualities or characteristics to inanimate objects or abstract ideas.

A comparison between two unlike things without using words like 'like' or 'as'.

A literary device that uses objects, characters, or events to represent larger ideas or concepts.

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of closely connected words.

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).

A metrical pattern with five pairs of alternating unstressed and stressed syllables per line.

The repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive clauses or lines.

The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas or concepts in parallel structures.

A figure of speech where opposite or contradictory words are placed together for a dramatic or ironic effect.

The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line.

Exaggeration for effect.

A direct address to an absent or imaginary entity.

A short inscription on a tombstone or monument that commemorates the deceased person.

A Scottish word for a short shirt, often suggestive of a provocative or scandalous garment.

A narrative poem that tells a story with a humorous, satirical, and sometimes macabre tone.

A figure who acts as a mouthpiece for the poet's message, often embodying prophetic or spiritual insight.

A concept in Romantic poetry that emphasizes the importance of the poet's emotions, experiences, and reflection in shaping their work.

A phrase used by John Keats to refer to the ability to embrace uncertainty and ambiguity without seeking immediate judgment or understanding.

A philosophy that emphasizes the connection between human emotions, experiences, and the natural world.

A poetic form that combines descriptive language, emotional depth, and a focus on nature.

A state of being marked by purity, joy, and an uncorrupted connection to the divine, often associated with childhood.

A state of being characterized by experience, complexity, and a recognition of both good and evil. It is a product of growing up and learning about the realities of the world.

A philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness and harmony of all things in nature.

A mode of poetic expression that combines a personal voice with a sense of reverence and awe for the natural world, often reflecting on the deeper meaning of life and death.

A philosophy that emphasizes the importance of individual experience and the power of the mind to shape reality.