10 Questions
What did the term 'romantic' initially describe in the mid seventeenth century?
The fabulous and extravagant
What began to prevail over rationalism and common sense in the context of romanticism?
Instincts and emotions
Who is known for the Preface to Lyrical Ballads (1800)?
William Wordsworth
Which literary figure is linked with 'The Art of Fiction'?
Henry James
What was Walter Pater known for?
'Walter Pater's Renaissance (1873) and the British Aesthetic Movement'
Which preposition is used to indicate the month or year of an event?
In
Which preposition is used to indicate the day or date of an event?
On
Which preposition is used to indicate the time of an event?
At
Which preposition is used to indicate the location of an event or number in the street address?
At
Which preposition is used to indicate a location of an event where the address is already understood?
In
Study Notes
Romanticism
- Initially described landscapes and scenery in the mid seventeenth century
- Emphasized emotion, imagination, and individualism over rationalism and common sense
Literary Figures
- William Wordsworth known for the Preface to Lyrical Ballads (1800)
- Henry James linked with 'The Art of Fiction'
- Walter Pater known for his contributions to the Aesthetic Movement
Prepositions
- In used to indicate the month or year of an event
- On used to indicate the day or date of an event
- At used to indicate the time of an event
- At used to indicate the location of an event or number in the street address
- At used to indicate a location of an event where the address is already understood
Test your knowledge of literary criticism in the 18th and 19th centuries with a focus on Romanticism, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, the Victorian Age, Matthew Arnold, and Henry James. This quiz covers key literary figures and critical theories of the time.
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