Module 5: The Romantic Period
He is considered one of the core Romantic poets and is best known for his poetry, including "Ode on a Grecian Urn."
John Keats
Some of the important philosophical movements of the Romantic Period include idealism, _____________________, and nationalism.
transcendentalism
Jane Eyre A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
B. The Gothic
Possesses great talent, passion, and intelligence, but is at the same time flawed
Byronic hero
Many writers used this theme to transport readers to a location which they may never have heard of, let alone visited.
Exoticism
Romantic-era architectural movement that employed Gothic forms.
Gothic Revival
Romantic composers found inspiration in what two themes?
Heroic and Nationalistic
_______________ _______________ triumphed in Romantic literature, as writers sought to push literary boundaries by looking beyond traditional narrative and poetic forms
Individual imagination
A variant of patriotism characterized by intense loyalty to a particular nation and its defining values and features.
Nationalism
Due to key events like European colonialism, the French Revolution, and the establishment of the United States, many Western countries sought to distinguish their identities, leading Romantic artists to express their national identities with pride through their works.
Nationalism
What are the major themes of Romanticism?
Nationalism, Exoticism, Revolution, Heroism, Passion, Individualism, Nature
Many of the Romantic writers found wisdom and solace in nature and strove to convey this theme to their readers.
Nature
The ____________ Era gave rise to the innovation of psychology, radical politics, ecology, and experimental visual and literary art forms.
Romantic
A quality of greatness or vastness that is beyond calculation, comparison, or imitation; often invoked with reference to nature.
Sublime
A revolutionary movement that gained momentum with the storming of the Bastille in Paris in the summer of 1789. The French Revolution was a heated, bloody call for political change and an end to high taxes, food shortages, and the rising cost of bread.
The French Revolution
He is often considered the Father of American poetry
Walt Whitman
Which of the following are themes of the Romantic period (Pick 3)? a) Exoticism b) Nationalism c) Reason d) Passion e) Balance f) Chivalry
a) Exoticism b) Nationalism d) Passion
Which of the following figures is an English Romantic poet? a) Friedrich Nietzsche b) Percy Bysshe Shelley c) Herman Melville d) Frederick Douglass
b) Percy Bysshe Shelley
agner's "The Ride of the Valkyries" comes from the opera The Valkyries, which is part of a four-part opera cycle called _____________. a. Rigoletto b. The Ring of the Nibelung c. Lohengrin d. La Traviata
b. The Ring of the Nibelung
Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra falls under which musical genre? a. opera b. tone poem c. symphony d. sonata
b. tone poem
Some of the important philosophical movements of the Romantic Period include... Choose three
idealism, transcendentalism, and nationalism.
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
B. The Gothic
Wuthering Heights A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
B. The Gothic
The political, economic, and cultural domination by one country over another country or region.
Colonialism
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
D. Slave Narratives
She detailed the horrors of slavery in her narrative Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl in an attempt to inspire abolitionist actions.
Harriet Jacobs
It is that which separates one unique person from another, as well as the social and philosophical viewpoint that celebrates that difference.
Individualism
The evocation of strong, irrational emotion within an artistic or literary work.
Passion
What is the mood of "The Raven"? a. Mystery and joyful. b. A sense of wonder. c. Anxiety and despair. d. Romance.
c. Anxiety and despair.
Like Prometheus, the Byronic hero defies authority, rebelling against social constraints in pursuit of _______________ ____________
individual interests
The Prelude A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
A. English Romanticism
These themes were apart of what period; balance, truth/reason, democracy/republic, polytheism, humanism A. The Classical Period B. The Renaissance Period C. The Neoclassical Period D. The Romantic Period E. The Realist Period
A. The Classical Period
These themes were apart of what period; rebirth of classicism, humanism, rationalism, scientific expansion, university system, individualism, self-fashioning A. The Classical Period B. The Renaissance Period C. The Neoclassical Period D. The Romantic Period E. The Realist Period
B. The Renaissance Period
These themes were apart of what period; skepticism, rationalism, empiricism, order, deism, classicism A. The Classical Period B. The Renaissance Period C. The Neoclassical Period D. The Romantic Period E. The Realist Period
C. The Neoclassical Period
Ralph Waldo Emerson is considered a founding figure of this movement. A. Idealism B. Nationalism C. Transcendentalism
C. Transcendentalism
"Ain't I a Woman?" A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
D. Slave Narratives
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
D. Slave Narratives
These themes were apart of what period; nationalism, exoticism, revolution, heroism, passion, individualism, nature A. The Classical Period B. The Renaissance Period C. The Neoclassical Period D. The Romantic Period E. The Realist Period
D. The Romantic Period
A. A Gothic novel in which a scientist, in pursuit of ultimate knowledge, brings a corpse to life. B. A poem in free verse that explores the speaker's connection to humanity and to nature C. A first-person account that documents the inhumanity and human rights abuses enacted by slavery, which helped to gather support for the abolitionist movement. D. A Gothic poem that represents the speaker's persistent grief over the death of his beloved. E. An epic novel set on the high seas that recount one man's futile quest to dominate nature. Moby Dick The Raven Leaves of Grass Frankenstein The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
E. Moby Dick D. The Raven B. Leaves of Grass A. Frankenstein C. The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
These themes were apart of what period; Darwinism, industrialization, individualism, age of doubt A. The Classical Period B. The Renaissance Period C. The Neoclassical Period D. The Romantic Period E. The Realist Period
E. The Realist Period
Due to improvements in transportation technology, Romantic writers, artists, and musicians traveled through the ______ in search of new inspiration
East
The architecture of the Romantic Period demonstrated an embrace of __________ Revival, a movement that celebrated the religiosity of older ___________ buildings. Romantic architects also experimented with different building materials, such as iron, steel, and glass.
Gothic
Romantics celebrated and promoted the righteousness of human individuality and developed a newfound respect for the figure of the imaginative genius.
Individualism
She brought the plight of African American women to the mainstream women's movement when she delivered her speech, "Ain't I a Woman?" (1851), which demanded that the rights of African Americans play a role in the political goals of the American women's movement.
Sojourner Truth
A time of tremendous industrial growth in Europe signaling a dramatic shift from an agriculture-based economy to one centered around industrialization, mechanized labor, and urbanization.
The Industrial Revolution
Which sentence best describes Transcendentalism? a) A rejection of Empiricism and an emphasis on nature as a source of inspiration. b) A rejection of sentiment and an emphasis on religious beliefs and doctrines. c) A rejection of reason and an emphasis on the classical ideals of balance. d) A rejection of classicism and an emphasis on humanism.
a) A rejection of Empiricism and an emphasis on nature as a source of inspiration.
Which of the following is true of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125? a) It is longer and more dramatic than prior symphonies and utilizes many musicians, including vocalists. b) It is a symphonic representation of the Renaissance madrigal style and features the viola de gamba. c) It is dark and somber with several minor modes that are typical of Beethoven's gothic period. d) It is constructed according to a complex musical algorithm that determined the pitch, length and proximity of notes.
a) It is longer and more dramatic than prior symphonies and utilizes many musicians, including vocalists.
How do the themes of the Romantic Period contrast with the themes of the Neoclassical Period? (select 2) a) The themes of the Romantic Period are influenced by revolution and nationalism whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period are influenced by advancements in science, philosophy, and politics. b) The themes of the Romantic Period reflect a fascination with exoticism and the Gothic whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period reflect the opulence of the Counter-Reformation movement. c) The themes of the Romantic Period are influenced by the Counter-Reformation movement whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period are influenced by the power of nature to both inspire and destroy. d) The themes of the Romantic Period reflect the importance of nature as a source of wisdom and beauty whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period reflect a rational and scientific exploration of nature.
a) The themes of the Romantic Period are influenced by revolution and nationalism whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period are influenced by advancements in science, philosophy, and politics. d) The themes of the Romantic Period reflect the importance of nature as a source of wisdom and beauty whereas the themes of the Neoclassical Period reflect a rational and scientific exploration of nature.
Colonialism had which of the following effects during the Romantic Period? a. It led to exoticism, a fascination with the different cultures Europeans were encountering. b. It led to advances in technologies for navigating the globe. c. It led to medical advances as Europeans were able to study different groups of people.
a. It led to exoticism, a fascination with the different cultures Europeans were encountering.
Which of the following compositions is NOT representative of the Romantic Period? a. Mozart's Le Nozze de Figaro b. Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini c. Lizst's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 d. Chopin's Nocturne Op. 27 No. 1
a. Mozart's Le Nozze de Figaro
Which musical technique popular in the Romantic period is still used in contemporary music today? a) Motif b) Chromaticism c) Consonance d) Assonance
b) Chromaticism
Romantic architecture in England revived the ______ movement. a) Realist b) Gothic c) Neoclassical d) Baroque
b) Gothic
Which of the following is true of architecture during the Romantic period? (select 2) a) The architects of the Romantic Period moved away from the grand and ornate styles of the Baroque Period and returned to classical forms. b) The architects of the Romantic Period embraced the Gothic Revival, a movement celebrating the religiosity of older Gothic buildings. c) The architects of the Romantic Period experimented with different building materials, such as iron, steel, and glass. d) The architects of the Romantic Period looked to Greek and Roman art for models of harmony, idealized realism, and reason. e) The architects of the Romantic Period developed the flying buttress, allowing their buildings to soar higher than ever before.
b) The architects of the Romantic Period embraced the Gothic Revival, a movement celebrating the religiosity of older Gothic buildings. c) The architects of the Romantic Period experimented with different building materials, such as iron, steel, and glass.
How does Chopin's Nocturne Opus 27, Number 1 display characteristics of Romantic period music? a) Its slow and steady pace and bright tone emphasize the Romantic love of order and clarity. b) The piece has drastic tempo changes and shifts in mood that evoke strong changes in emotion. c) The piece is played by a large orchestra designed to show the superiority of the French. d) Its melodies take inspiration from traditional Hungarian folk music and attempt to capitalize on the work of Franz Liszt.
b) The piece has drastic tempo changes and shifts in mood that evoke strong changes in emotion.
The Byronic hero first appeared in ____________. a. Blake's "The Lamb" b. Byron's "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage" c. John Milton's Paradise Lost
b. Byron's "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage"
Why did Romantics embrace the Greek figure Prometheus? a. The story of Prometheus exemplified industrial growth and urbanization. b. Prometheus symbolized freedom and autonomy. c. Prometheus protected the natural world.
b. Prometheus symbolized freedom and autonomy.
In his painting Napoleon in the Pest House at Jaffa, Antoine Jean Gros portrays Napoleon as _________. a. a tyrant b. a healer c. a noble soldier
b. a healer Antoine Jean Gros' painting portrayed Napoleon as a healer, even though in reality, Napoleon had ordered that the sick men in his troops be poisoned to avoid having to return to pick them up.
Which American patriotic song had its roots in the Romantic period? a) "Yankee Doodle Dandy" b) "This Land is your Land" c) "Star-Spangled Banner" d) "God Bless America"
c) "Star-Spangled Banner"
What influenced cultural exchange and diversity in the Romantic period? a) Train travel was developed, which allowed Europeans to visit more easily their neighboring countries. b) National pride was demonstrated through a resurgence of classical architectural styles. c) Exoticism in art and literature reflected the fascination Europeans had with non-Western cultures. d) African American spirituals, which reflected religious themes, were popularized during the period.
c) Exoticism in art and literature reflected the fascination Europeans had with non-Western cultures.
_______ literature evoked horror and often featured sinister, ambitious, and self-serving heroes. a) Exotic b) Hegelian c) Gothic d) Naturalist
c) Gothic
Which Romantic theme is reflected in the following excerpt from William Wordsworth's The Prelude? OH there is a blessing in this gentle breeze, A visitant that while it fans my cheek Doth seem half-conscious of the joy it brings From the green fields, and from yon azure sky. Whate'er its mission, the soft breeze can come To none more grateful than to me; escaped From the vast city, where I long had pined A discontented sojourner: now free, Free as a bird to settle where I will. a) Intense passion and emotion. b) Imagination, which has the ability to transform physical reality. c) Nature as a source of solace and inspiration. d) Exoticism and an interest in foreign lands.
c) Nature as a source of solace and inspiration.
Which of the following best describes the role of nature in the Romantic Period (choose) a) Nature-inspired people to leave the cities and go back to more natural habitats. b) Nature was important for how it could reveal scientific truths, which led to a growth in religious skepticism. c) Nature was seen as a source of inspiration, and Romantic artists sought to represent the majesty and wisdom of nature in their works. d) Nature was a source of complex processes that challenged the prevailing focus on reasoned argument. e) Nature was seen as emotionally evocative and sublime and was used as a source of artistic inspiration.
c) Nature was seen as a source of inspiration, and Romantic artists sought to represent the majesty and wisdom of nature in their works. e) Nature was seen as emotionally evocative and sublime and was used as a source of artistic inspiration.
Which of the following is a unique trait of the Romantic hero? a) Romantic heroes accomplish impressive deeds and exhibit great physical triumph. b) Romantic heroes embody traditional norms of their culture or country. c) Romantic heroes are sometimes misunderstood as they follow their personal passion. d) Romantic heroes always win over their love interest in the end.
c) Romantic heroes are sometimes misunderstood as they follow their personal passion.
Which of the following traits best describes the Byronic Hero of the Romantic Era? a. Driven to obey traditional societal expectations b. Extroverted c. Driven to follow personal passion
c. Driven to follow personal passion
Which of the following composers established German opera on a par with Italian opera? a. Richard Strauss b. Franz Liszt c. Richard Wagner d. Giuseppe Verdi
c. Richard Wagner
In music, the term "chromaticism" refers to which of the following? a. Imitating the melody played by one instrument with a different instrument b. Increasing the speed at which a passage of music should be played c. The movement or displacement of notes by a half-step
c. The movement or displacement of notes by a half-step
The 1975 song "All By Myself" was based on which of the following pieces from the Romantic era? a. Richard Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra" b. Franz List's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" c. The second movement of Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2" d. Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini"
c. The second movement of Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2"
Which of the following best describes the Byronic hero? a) The Byronic hero is a courageous figure who works to maintain social order and stability. b) The Byronic hero is a sensitive character who advocates compassion and practices non-violence. c) The Byronic hero is a reclusive character who believes that ultimate freedom is found by returning to nature. d) The Byronic hero is an intense and passionate figure who often defies authority and rebels against social conformity.
d) The Byronic hero is an intense and passionate figure who often defies authority and rebels against social conformity.
American composers of hymns and church music were inspired by which of the following during the Romantic period? a) They were influenced by the exotic musical traditions of Islamic cultures. b) They integrated into their compositions new rhythms and techniques from Central and South America. c) They were inspired by the tribal dance and musical works of Native American populations. d) They looked abroad for inspiration, drawing from the works of the great Classical composers of Europe.
d) They looked abroad for inspiration, drawing from the works of the great Classical composers of Europe.
Romantic artists stressed passion, emotion, and exotic settings with _________ action.
dramatic
Romantic artists stressed passion, _________, and exotic settings with dramatic action.
emotion
During the Romantic Period, ____________ became one of the leading philosophies. It states that reality is a mental construct, and therefore, the only knowledge we have of the world is knowledge of our mental experiences. There is no objective reality but rather a subjective reality as perceived by a human being, existing only in relation to that person's ________________.
idealism, experience
Romantic painters also addressed ____________ matters. Examples of this include Eugène Delacroix and his painting Liberty Leading the People
political
"Ode on a Grecian Urn" A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
A. English Romanticism
"The Corsair" A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
A. English Romanticism
Privileges subjectivity over objectivity A. Idealism B. Nationalism C. Transcendentalism
A. Idealism
The philosophical position that our knowledge of the world can only be grounded in our mental experiences. A. Idealism B. Nationalism C. Transcendentalism
A. Idealism
The philosophical position that states are legitimate if they reflect some natural unity of people based on commonalities like race, language, and culture. A. Idealism B. Nationalism C. Transcendentalism
B. Nationalism
A belief in promoting social and political equality.
Egalitarianism
A belief in promoting social and political equity
Egalitarianism
The Romantic Period originated in the early 19th century in England. Romantic philosophers were significantly influenced by social, political, and philosophical trends that were popular during the ____________________
Enlightenment
An artistic trend that took place in Europe in the 19th century, which borrowed and glorified cultural aspects from non-Western civilizations.
Exoticism
As cross-continental transportation became easier and colonialism became more widespread, Europeans became more exposed to non western cultures that fascinated them. Exoticism was the artistic expression of that fascination, though often Europeans misrepresented the foreign and suppressed cultures they enjoyed.
Exoticism
________ refers to the glorification of distant, foreign cultures and people. a) Nationalism b) Exoticism c) Individualism d) Naturalism
Exoticism
Who said this quote? In so far as the word "knowledge" has any meaning, the world is knowable; but it is interpretable otherwise, it has no meaning behind it, but countless meanings.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Famous for his flamboyant style and numerous love affairs, Lord Byron helped create the notion of the Byronic hero.
Lord Byron
Which of the following statements regarding Romantic opera is true? a) Romantic operas were written by such composers as J.S. Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Antonio Vivaldi. b) Romantic operas followed the same pattern as Baroque operas. c) Romantic operas embraced themes of heroism and nationalism. d) There were no operas written during the Romantic Period.
c) Romantic operas embraced themes of heroism and nationalism.
A nationalist would find all of the following to be possible legitimate grounds for a state EXCEPT: a. A unified culture b. A common language c. The decree of a powerful individual d. A shared race
c. The decree of a powerful individual
Which of the following is NOT a Romantic literary theme? a. a focus on the superiority of nature b. a return to medieval aesthetics c. a movement toward rationalism d. a contemplation of the divine or higher moral purpose
c. a movement toward rationalism This is not a Romantic literary theme. Romantics moved away from rationalism to embrace the imagination.
Which of the following signaled the shift from agriculture-based economy to one centered around industrialization, mechanized labor, and urbanization? a) American Revolution b) French Revolution c) English Revolution d) Industrial Revolution
d) Industrial Revolution
Which figure from Greek mythology featured in Romantic works is a symbol of freedom and rebellion? a) Zeus b) Chronos c) Hercules d) Prometheus
d) Prometheus
An exceptional and gifted loner, perhaps misunderstood, who was driven to follow personal passion rather than traditional societal expectations.
Byronic hero
Leaves of Grass A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
C. American Romanticism
Moby Dick; or the White Whale A. English Romanticism B. The Gothic C. American Romanticism D. Slave Narratives
C. American Romanticism
Characterized by a belief that people can become free and self-reliant by returning to nature. A. Idealism B. Nationalism C. Transcendentalism
C. Transcendentalism
The movement or displacement of notes by a half-step, as opposed to the tradition of whole-step movement in previous periods.
Chromaticism
What does Gothic literature rely heavily on?
Setting
A literary style popular during the Romantic era that emphasized the flawed nature of man and his potential for destruction rather than progress, often through monstrous heroes and/or sympathetic villains.
Gothic literature
He was a prolific American novelist, short story writer, and poet. He is best-known for his epic novel Moby Dick; or the White Whale, in which the Captain Ahab sacrifices all in a futile quest to dominate nature in the form of the elusive white whale, Moby Dick.
Herman Melville
The Byronic or Romantic hero was an embodiment of the revolutionary thought and introspective concerns that Romantics faced in this era. Such heroes were gifted loners who challenged traditions and brooded on personal passions
Heroism
The embodiment of this theme was fashioned after Lord Byron. His qualities are listed as: exceptional, misunderstood, and gifted loner, who was driven by passion.
Heroism
Theory that reality is a mental construction or that the object of external perception consists of ideas.
Idealism
_______________ states that reality is a mental construct, and therefore, the only knowledge we have of the world is knowledge of our mental experiences. There is no objective reality but rather a subjective reality as perceived by a human being, existing only in relation to that person's experience.
Idealism
The figure that embodied this theme was the imaginative genius.
Individualism
The 19th century transition in many countries from an agrarian economy to one dominated by machine manufacturing
Industrial Revolution
Three major events that took place during the Romantic Period were the
Industrial Revolution, the American Revolution and the French Revolution
A variant of patriotism, this theme was a consequence of the Romantic obsession with the figures of creative folk genius.
Nationalism
A nineteenth-century literary movement that was an extension of realism and that claimed to portray life exactly as it was.
Naturalism
Many Romantics found wisdom and solace in the natural world and sought to represent the strange emotions that occur when encountering the sublime.
Nature
Choose one event from the Romantic Period and discuss its corresponding themes. How did these themes emerge as a result of this event and how was Romantic art affected?
One major event of the Romantic Period was the French Revolution. Because of this, nationalism, heroism, and revolution were common themes in Romantic art and literature.
Romantic artists explored the full spectrum of uninhibited human emotion and generally favored the strong sentiments of affection, sorrow, and romantic longing over the rational and logical.
Passion
This theme inspired Romantic writers to favor strong sentiments of affection, sorrow, and romantic longing over the rational and logical.
Passion
Who is widely considered to be a founding father of transcendentalism, which became a legitimate cultural and philosophical movement following his publication of Nature
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Who said this quote? Society acquires new arts, and loses old instincts.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
A fundamental, dramatic shift in organizational structure that occurs over a short period of time.
Revolution
Romantic philosophers showed their support for this through their calls for action against tyranny, oppressive social and cultural conditions, and for the equal rights for all people.
Revolution
Romantics generally supported revolution against tradition, political reform that would grant rights to oppressed groups and equality for all.
Revolution
A literary archetype referring to a character that rejects established norms and conventions, has been rejected by society, and has the self as the center of his or her own existence.
Romantic hero
What are these? a movement away from rationalism to embrace the imagination a focus on the superiority of nature a contemplation of the divine or higher moral purpose a focus on the self and introspection
Romantic literary theme
A stereotypical character of a Romantic novel; an exceptional and gifted loner, perhaps misunderstood, who was driven to follow personal passion rather than traditional societal expectations.
Romantic/Byronic hero
His autobiographical poem, The Prelude, describes his own creative journey, demonstrating the introspection that characterizes Romanticism. He believed in writing in "common speech" to reach all members of society.
William Wordsworth
Countering the intense rationality and reason of the Enlightenment, ______________ represented a break from classical perspectives in music and art and a shift to an emphasis on the __________
Romanticism, senses
Published accounts of American slaves who related the hardships and injustices of slavery.
Slave narratives
It resulted in the Declaration of Independence and established the United States as its own country.
The American Revolution
Compare the themes of the Romantic Period to those we explored in the previous module. How are the themes seen here different from those of the Enlightenment?
Though Enlightenment philosophers and scientists had also been interested in the natural world, Romantics focused on its power to evoke emotion rather than its scientific properties. At a time when the world was becoming more and more man-made, Romantics found comfort and wisdom in returning to nature.
Philosophical movement during the Romantic era that emphasized feeling over reason and the role of the individual finding an intuitive relation to the universe through solitude amid nature.
Transcendentalist movement
______________________ believe that people must become free and self-reliant by returning to nature.
Transcendentalists
This believes that people must become free and self-reliant by returning to nature. ______________________ rejected the empiricism that was so popular during the Enlightenment Period. Instead, more emphasis was placed on those things that cannot be confirmed by empirical observation, like ______.
Transcendentalists, God
Which one of the following works was written by Mary Shelley? a) Lyrical Ballads b) Portrait of the Sans-Culotte c) Frankenstein d) Metamorphosis
c) Frankenstein
________ is an example of a profound event in the Romantic Period that had an impact on a country's national identity. a) The rise of the Catholic Church b) The French Revolution c) The Enlightenment d) The development of opera
b) The French Revolution
Which of the following statements would be endorsed by Romantic philosophers? a. Objective facts about the world are more important than the subjective experiences of individuals. b. Not all things can be discovered by empirical investigation. c. We cannot learn anything by returning to nature. d. In order to have knowledge, a person must be educated in a particular way.
b. Not all things can be discovered by empirical investigation. Romantic philosophers rejected the Enlightenment idea that empirical investigation is the key to knowledge acquisition. Philosophers like Emerson argued that some knowledge can be attained by the exercise of reflection, and reason and can be acquired prior to experience.
Which of the following refers to the dramatic growth of industrialization, mechanized labor, and urbanization during the 18th and 19th centuries. a. The French Revolution b. The Industrial Revolution c. The American Revolution
b. The Industrial Revolution
Slave narratives used which of the following to make a statement about the plight of slaves in the United States? a. satire b. empathy c. neutrality d. monologue
b. empathy
According to _________________, the political legitimacy of a state results from some inherent unity or cohesion among the people that live in the area governed by that state. This unity is the result of some commonalities shared by the people, including things like race, culture, and language.
nationalism
One of the central notions of Romantic political philosophy is ______________. The political legitimacy of a state is derived from some inherent unity or cohesion among the people that live in the area governed by that state. This unity is the result of some commonalities shared by the people, including things like race, culture, and language.
nationalism
The Romantic hero was often _____________ but non-traditional, used as a vessel to challenge deeply rooted customs and beliefs—just as the revolutionaries in France were challenging their traditions
talented
