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Unit Test

Question 2 • 26-27 Ignite English 12 NG KY-English Language Arts 12

Which statement accurately characterizes the relationship between Enlightenment and Romantic poetry?

Answer
A
Romantic poetry tries to convey emotional experience by using everyday language, while Enlightenment poetry uses more formal language.
B
Romantic poetry uses formal, academic language, while Enlightenment poetry uses common, everyday language.
C
Romantic poetry focuses on scientific and technical subjects, while Enlightenment poetry focuses on human emotions.

Explanation

Romantic poets emphasized personal feeling and emotional experience, often expressing these in language closer to everyday speech. Enlightenment poetry tended to favor more formal, polished language and valued reason and order. Therefore, A correctly describes the contrast; B reverses it, and C reverses the movements’ typical subjects.

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