The Romantics
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Which city was The Romantics formed in?

  • New York City
  • Chicago
  • Detroit (correct)
  • Los Angeles
  • What genre is often associated with The Romantics' music?

  • Hip hop
  • Heavy metal
  • Power pop (correct)
  • Country
  • Which of their songs reached #2 in Australia?

  • Talking in Your Sleep
  • What I Like About You (correct)
  • None of their songs reached #2 in Australia
  • What I Like About You and Talking in Your Sleep
  • Which country did The Romantics achieve substantial popularity in?

    <p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of their songs reached #1 in Canada?

    <p>Talking in Your Sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement did Romantic poetry originate from?

    <p>Enlightenment movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Romantic era approximately last?

    <p>1800-1850</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What style of poetry did Romantic poets rebel against?

    <p>Epic poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who defined his and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's innovative poetry in his Preface to Lyrical Ballads?

    <p>William Wordsworth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to William Wordsworth, where does poetry take its origin from?

    <p>Emotion recollected in tranquility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Romantics

    • Formed in Detroit, Michigan.
    • Associated with the power pop genre, known for catchy melodies and guitar-driven sound.
    • "What I Like About You" reached #2 on the Australian charts.
    • Achieved significant popularity in New Zealand.
    • "Talking in Your Sleep" hit #1 in Canada.

    Romantic Poetry

    • Originated from the Romantic movement, emphasizing emotion and individualism.
    • The Romantic era approximately lasted from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century.
    • Romantic poets rebelled against the formal conventions of 18th-century neoclassicism.
    • William Wordsworth defined his and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's innovative approach to poetry in the Preface to Lyrical Ballads.
    • Wordsworth posited that poetry originates from strong feelings and emotions, shaped by personal experiences.

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