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How does “When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer” express romantic and transcendental ideas? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
It expresses an interest in the exploration of space using telescopes and technology.
B
It makes the reader feel sorry for the writer because the writer is tired and sick.
C
It shows that the writer is more interested in the stars’ beauty than in scientific measurements.
D
It portrays the writer as being more at peace by himself than in the crowd at the lecture.
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It argues that only through hearing lectures by learned people can one understand the universe.
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It demonstrates that an individual can understand the stars just by going out and looking at them.
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Based on the speaker’s viewpoint, which statement would he likely disagree with?

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Imagination can be used to gain knowledge.
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Individual knowledge is verified by expert testimony.
C
True knowledge comes from thinking for yourself.
D
Knowledge comes from separating yourself from the crowd.
E
Education does not need to happen in a lecture hall.

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