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Which city was The Romantics formed in?
Which city was The Romantics formed in?
- New York City
- Chicago
- Detroit (correct)
- Los Angeles
What genre is often associated with The Romantics' music?
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?
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?
Which country did The Romantics achieve substantial popularity in?
Which of their songs reached #1 in Canada?
Which of their songs reached #1 in Canada?
Which movement did Romantic poetry originate from?
Which movement did Romantic poetry originate from?
When did the Romantic era approximately last?
When did the Romantic era approximately last?
What style of poetry did Romantic poets rebel against?
What style of poetry did Romantic poets rebel against?
Who defined his and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's innovative poetry in his Preface to Lyrical Ballads?
Who defined his and Samuel Taylor Coleridge's innovative poetry in his Preface to Lyrical Ballads?
According to William Wordsworth, where does poetry take its origin from?
According to William Wordsworth, where does poetry take its origin from?
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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Test your knowledge of The Romantics, the influential American rock band known for their power pop and new wave sound. From their Detroit roots to their 1970s and 1980s hits, see how well you know this popular group and their musical influences.
