Quiz 1

Which of the following lines serve as symbols of revolution in William Blake's poem, "The Tyger"? Select all that apply.

"on what wings dare he aspire" "stars threw down their spears" "what the hand dare seize the fire"

T/F Based on their works, one could argue that Rousseau and Blake both believed human beings are inherently good.

False

T/F Both "The Lamb" and its companion, "The Tyger", are examples of pastoral poems, full of the romantic elements of Idealism, imagination, and emotion.

False

The _____ impacted the development of the Romantic movement in Great Britain.

Industrial Revolution

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Little lamb, I'll tell thee; Little lamb, I'll tell thee: He is called by thy name... ("The Lamb," lines 11-13) To whom is the narrator referring when using the pronoun He in this passage from William Blake's "The Lamb"?

Jesus Christ

Compare and contrast Rousseau and Blake's contributions to the development of Romanticism. What elements of Romanticism did each incorporate into his works? In what ways did both artists break with tradition? Your answer should be at least 150 words.

Rousseau was a writer/artist that spread the idea of the enlightenment, while Blake spread the idea of Romanticism. Rousseau was more interested in reason, reality, and science, while Blake was more interested in freedom, feelings, passions, and nature. They both had completely different ideas and opinions, but both still made an impact because of how DIFFERENTthey were and attracted different people with different opinions and beliefs.

Compare and contrast Rousseau and Blake's views on humanity. Use examples from their work in your response. Your response should be at least one hundred words.

Seeing how their "movements" were different, I could see the Rousseau was more focused on logic and reason, while Blake was more focused on being creative with feelings and passions, challenging the norm

Evaluate Blake's use of the extended metaphor throughout his two poems, "The Lamb" and "The Tyger." How does he build the metaphor throughout both poems and is it effective in achieving its goal? Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

The Lamb is a metaphor standing for a child, and how gentle and innocent it is. The Tyger is like a metaphor as more tougher and not as innocent. It shows the big difference between them I think

How is Wordsworth's definition of poetry as "the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" a reflection of the Romantic period? Why was poetry the literary form of choice for most Romantic authors? Your answer should be at least one hundred words.

The Romantic period for art had a different approach to thinking and feelings. Its charateristics were like passion, irrationality, emotion, and boldness. When all of those characteristics are combined, it would make sense that the Romantic period would be called "the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings"

How did William Blake's engravings, which accompanied his poems, provide what one analyst called "the missing link with commerce"?

The engravings made the poetry accessible to the common person.

T/F Both Rousseau and Blake served as "transitional figures" during the close of Neoclassicism and the birth of Romanticism.

True

T/F William Blake attempted to counter the effects of the Industrial Revolution in his work.

True

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. Little lamb, who made thee? Does thou know who made thee... ("The Lamb," lines 1-2) Which literary device does William Blake use in this passage from "The Lamb"?

apostrophe

Which of the following characteristics apply to Neoclassical style? Select all that apply.

balance thought

Which images in William Blake's poem "The Lamb" make up the extended metaphor? Select all that apply.

child Christ lamb

Which form of poetry did William Blake use in his writing?

lyric

William Blake served as a "transitional figure" between which two literary periods?

neoclassical and romantic

The various depictions of the wonders of nature throughout Romantic art and poetry can best be described as _____.

subjective

Unlike artists during the Enlightenment, Romantic artists focused on ________. Select all that apply.

subjectivity emotion

Read the excerpt below and answer the question. What the hammer? what the chain? In what furnace was thy brain? What the anvil? what dread grasp Dare its deadly terrors clasp? ("The Tyger," lines 13-16) Which literary device is represented in this excerpt from William Blake's poem "The Tyger"?

synecdoche

Evaluate the pros and cons of subjectivity in an artists' work. Where do we see subjectivity in both the work of Rousseau and Blake, and how did it impact their writing? What impact does subjective art have in our culture today? Is subjectivity helpful or detrimental to art, in general? Your answer should be at least 150 words.

Pros: -the subject could allure in readers that are interested in that topic, and if they like it and agree with it, they're more likely to show other people that would be interested too and it could make it more popular. Cons: -if the subject is serious and sensitive, there could lots of people that could be offended by the opinions and feelings shared/showed and could lead to arguements and controversey that could do more harm than good Subjectivity has impacted our culture today, by lots of people nowadays have more sources and ways to find and share opinions. Someone could post an opinion on Twitter, millions of people could see it, and have thousands of comments on whether they agree or not. People have made songs and movies about things we all disagree and agree about, and how all of our opinions and beliefs are different that make art more interesting and unique.