Literature of the Neoclassical and Colonial Periods Quiz

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Which literary period was characterized by a deliberate imitation of the styles of Virgil and Horace?

The Neoclassical Age

The Romantic Period

The Age of Johnson

The Augustan Age (correct)

Who stands out for mastery of the heroic couplet and satirical prowess during the Augustan Age?

Jonathan Swift

Richard Steele

Alexander Pope (correct)

Joseph Addison

Which French writer contributed to the broader European conversation on reason, progress, and human rights during the Augustan Age?

Jean Racine

Voltaire (correct)

John Locke

Molière

Who was a major figure embodying Neoclassical tendencies like reason, moral philosophy, and historical inquiry in the Age of Johnson?

Dr. Samuel Johnson Signup and view all the answers

In which literary period did the Age of Johnson signify a transition towards Romanticism while still being entrenched in Neoclassical principles?

The Romantic Period Signup and view all the answers

Which writer exemplified Neoclassical ideals like balance, order, and restraint during the Augustan Age?

Alexander Pope Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the prominent Romantic poets in England during the Romantic Period?

Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Blake, John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley Signup and view all the answers

Which literary era emphasized emotions, individualism, and a profound connection with nature?

Romantic Period Signup and view all the answers

What did Romantic poets aim to break away from in their literary works?

Rationalism of the Enlightenment Signup and view all the answers

Which work by Coleridge exemplifies the Romantic spirit with its vivid imagery and supernatural elements?

'Kubla Khan' Signup and view all the answers

Which element is a central theme explored by Romantic poets in their works?

Nature's beauty Signup and view all the answers

During which literary period did writers signal a departure from strict Neoclassical ideals and foreshadow the advent of Romanticism?

Age of Johnson Signup and view all the answers

Which period is characterized by a resurgence of Classical influences on literature and a shift towards reason and skepticism?

The Enlightenment (Neoclassical) Period Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'Neoclassical' in relation to the Enlightenment Period?

It highlights the revival of Classical ideals in the literary and intellectual spheres. Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical movement gained prominence during the Enlightenment Period, reflecting a more rational and naturalistic worldview?

Deism Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the Restoration Period in England from 1660 to 1700?

The pervasive influence of French and Classical aesthetics on poetry and drama Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Enlightenment Period?

It embodied the revolutionary spirit of America's quest for independence from England. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary characteristic of the Enlightenment Period, as suggested by its name?

The emphasis on logic, reason, and a rejection of superstition Signup and view all the answers