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Which literary period was characterized by a deliberate imitation of the styles of Virgil and Horace?
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?
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?
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?
Who was a major figure embodying Neoclassical tendencies like reason, moral philosophy, and historical inquiry in the Age of Johnson?
In which literary period did the Age of Johnson signify a transition towards Romanticism while still being entrenched in Neoclassical principles?
In which literary period did the Age of Johnson signify a transition towards Romanticism while still being entrenched in Neoclassical principles?
Which writer exemplified Neoclassical ideals like balance, order, and restraint during the Augustan Age?
Which writer exemplified Neoclassical ideals like balance, order, and restraint during the Augustan Age?
Who were some of the prominent Romantic poets in England during the Romantic Period?
Who were some of the prominent Romantic poets in England during the Romantic Period?
Which literary era emphasized emotions, individualism, and a profound connection with nature?
Which literary era emphasized emotions, individualism, and a profound connection with nature?
What did Romantic poets aim to break away from in their literary works?
What did Romantic poets aim to break away from in their literary works?
Which work by Coleridge exemplifies the Romantic spirit with its vivid imagery and supernatural elements?
Which work by Coleridge exemplifies the Romantic spirit with its vivid imagery and supernatural elements?
Which element is a central theme explored by Romantic poets in their works?
Which element is a central theme explored by Romantic poets in their works?
During which literary period did writers signal a departure from strict Neoclassical ideals and foreshadow the advent of Romanticism?
During which literary period did writers signal a departure from strict Neoclassical ideals and foreshadow the advent of Romanticism?
Which period is characterized by a resurgence of Classical influences on literature and a shift towards reason and skepticism?
Which period is characterized by a resurgence of Classical influences on literature and a shift towards reason and skepticism?
What is the significance of the term 'Neoclassical' in relation to the Enlightenment Period?
What is the significance of the term 'Neoclassical' in relation to the Enlightenment Period?
Which philosophical movement gained prominence during the Enlightenment Period, reflecting a more rational and naturalistic worldview?
Which philosophical movement gained prominence during the Enlightenment Period, reflecting a more rational and naturalistic worldview?
What characterized the Restoration Period in England from 1660 to 1700?
What characterized the Restoration Period in England from 1660 to 1700?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Enlightenment Period?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Enlightenment Period?
What was the primary characteristic of the Enlightenment Period, as suggested by its name?
What was the primary characteristic of the Enlightenment Period, as suggested by its name?
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