3 Questions
What is another name for the period being studied?
The Classic Age of England
What does the term "Classic" refer to in literature?
Writers of the highest rank in any nation
Which period is considered the classic age of Rome?
The Reign of Augustus
Study Notes
- The period being studied is also known as the Age of Queen Anne.
- Queen Anne had little influence on literature compared to Elizabeth.
- The Classic Age is another name for the period.
- "Classic" refers to writers of the highest rank in any nation.
- In English literature, it was first applied to the works of Greek and Roman writers.
- Later, it was expanded to cover great literary works of other ancient nations.
- Every national literature has at least one classic period.
- The reign of Augustus is the classic age of Rome.
- The age of Queen Anne is often called the classic age of England.
- The Elizabethan writers wrote in a natural style, without regard to rules.
Test your knowledge of the Classic Age of English literature with this quiz! Learn about Queen Anne's reign and her influence on literature compared to Elizabeth. Discover the origins of the term "classic" and how it applies to literature of the highest rank in any nation. Explore the natural writing style of Elizabethan writers and the expansion of the classic label to other ancient nations. See if you can identify other classic periods in national literature. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve deeper into the rich history and
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