English Romanticism — Test Answers

Read the haiku by Bashō. The crane’s legs have gotten shorter in the spring rain. What motif is presented in the poem?

Read the haiku by Bashō. A crow has settled on a bare branch— autumn evening. What is the kigo in this haiku?

Read the haiku. April’s air stirs in willow-leaves . . . a butterfly floats and balances Now, read Gabriel’s analysis of the haiku. This haiku contains a kigo in addition to a motif. Which word from the haiku supports Gabriel’s analysis?

In his paper contrasting a haiku and the poem "Ozymandias," Max wrote this statement. One way the poems differ is that the haiku is organized into three fixed lines, while "Ozymandias" has fourteen lines.

What theme do both passages share?

Read the passage from "Ozymandias." Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed

Read the passage from "Ozymandias." I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which word from the passage indicates that the face on the statue is showing contempt?

Read the passage from Ozymandias. And on the pedestal these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings; Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away. Which word from the poem best summarizes the overall mood of the poem?

If Leon wants to write about the theme of "Ozymandias," he should describe

Read the first haiku. Mountain-rose petals falling, falling, falling now . . . waterfall music Now, read the second haiku. By that fallen house the pear-tree stands full-blooming . . . an ancient battle-site What theme do both haiku have in common?

Read the haiku. In silent mid-night our old scarecrow topples down . . . weird hollow echo The effect of the diction in this haiku is to create a

Which statement best describes the differences between these poems?

Which analysis of the roles in the debate is correct?

How could this image be used to enhance a multimedia presentation?

Read the analysis of a theme from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." One theme in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is that art is an eternal and unchanging truth. Now, read the passage from "Ozymandias," another poem from the Romantic period. And on the pedestal these words appear: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!" Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away. While the theme of "Ode on a Grecian Urn" focuses on how art is eternal, the theme of "Ozymandias" focuses on how

Alliteration is

To be a formal debate, the debate must include

Which statement best describes the role of body language in a presentation?

During the debate, Moritz listens to Giovanna speak. He makes eye contact with her, paying close attention to what she says, and takes notes on key points she makes. To be an active listener, Moritz should

How can presenters best address two sides of an issue?