Introduction to Romanticism

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Romantic poetry tries to convey emotional experience by using everyday language, while Enlightenment poetry uses more formal language.

Question 2

What is the effect of the word sweet in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The word sweet shows that the landscape is pleasing to the speaker of the poem.

Question 3

Which words best describe the tone of the passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

enthusiastic and hopeful

Question 4

Which are features of Romantic poetry that are reflected in the passage? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a focus on the natural world; an emphasis on individual experience

Introduction to Romanticism Answers