Introduction to Romanticism

Question 1

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

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A: emphasis on individual experience; B: concern with the natural world; C: use of first-person pronouns

Question 2

What is a connotation of the word company as it is used this passage?

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C: togetherness

Question 3

What is the effect of Wordsworth’s use of the word company in this passage?

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A: The word shows that the speaker does not feel lonely when he is surrounded by daffodils.

Question 4

Which words best describe the tone of the passage?

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C: joyful and awestruck

Question 5

Write two to three sentences comparing the two poems and explaining how each poem reflects the time period in which it was written.

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The first poem reflects the Neoclassical period by using formal structure to focus on reason and societal order. In contrast, the Romantic poem emphasizes individual emotion and a deep connection to nature, reflecting the period’s shift toward imagination and the sublime. Together, they illustrate the transition from the Enlightenment's focus on logic to the Romantic movement's celebration of the individual spirit.

Question 6

What did you discuss in your response? Check all that apply.

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A: features of Enlightenment thought; B: features of Romantic thought; C: how the poems are different; D: how each poem reflects the time period in which it was written

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