Unit 7 - Romanticism in England
Which line from William Wordsworth's poem uses alliteration? a. Continuous as the stars that shine b. And twinkle on the milky way, c. They stretched in never-ending line d. Along the margin of a bay:
a. Continuous as the stars that shine
Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Which word from the excerpt has a negative connotation? a. lonely b. floats c. golden d. fluttering
a. lonely
Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leave Thy song, nor ever can those trees be bare; Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss, Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve; She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss, For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair! The word from the passage that best defines the topic is a. "youth." b. "song." c. "kiss." d. "love."
d. "love."
Keats's word choice in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" affects the _______________, or the speaker's attitude toward the topic of the poem.
tone
Consider this claim. Parents who speak more than one language should expose their children to multiple languages in early childhood. Which statement provides the best support for this claim? a. Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language. b. Many elementary schools offer exposure to foreign languages and cultures in a club format. c. The biggest challenge of learning foreign languages is the conjugation of irregular verbs. d. Foreign-language students may consider careers as interpreters or US diplomats.
a. Bilingual students exhibit better problem-solving skills than peers who speak only one language.
Read the haiku by Bashō. A crow has settled on a bare branch— autumn evening. What is the kigo in this haiku? a. crow b. branch c. autumn d. evening
c. autumn
Read the lines from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." The waves beside them danced; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought What is the connotation of the word wealth as it is used in this context? a. a large amount of money b. a powerful man or woman c. pretty flowers d. great beauty
d. great beauty
Which statements describe haiku? Check all that apply. a. A haiku is a poem that consists of three lines. b. A haiku has a patterned rhyme scheme. c. A haiku often contains a kigo. d. A haiku contains ideas that are written in present tense. e. A haiku is a poem that tells a complicated story.
a. A haiku is a poem that consists of three lines. c. A haiku often contains a kigo. d. A haiku contains ideas that are written in present tense.
Keats's poem is titled "Ode on a Grecian Urn." What does the choice of the word ode tell the reader about the poem? Check all that apply. a. The poem is written in a formal style. b. The poem includes a theme. c. The poem is addressed to something. d. The poem expresses emotions. e. The poem explores a serious topic.
a. The poem is written in a formal style. c. The poem is addressed to something. e. The poem explores a serious topic.
Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leave Thy song, nor ever can those trees be bare; Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss, Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve; She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss, For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair! Which theme does the passage most convey? a. Unrequited love is still timeless. b. Youth is fleeting and fickle. c. Music is the spice of life. d. True beauty is found in nature.
a. Unrequited love is still timeless.
Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. What is the effect of the word dancing as it is used in this context? a. It suggests that the plants in this poem possess magical powers. b. It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind. c. It describes the signs of a strong storm that is approaching. d. It emphasizes the poet's interest in folktales and traditional tales.
b. It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind.
Read the haiku by Bashō. Midfield, attached to nothing, the skylark singing. Which best describes the mood of the haiku? a. anxious and irritated b. carefree and optimistic c. remorseful and lonely d. wistful and meditative
b. carefree and optimistic
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 Keats's poem "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles." So do these wonders a most dizzy pain, That mingles Grecian grandeur with the rude Wasting of old Time—with a billowy main— A sun—a shadow of a magnitude. The theme of the passage relates to the theme from "Ode on a Grecian Urn" by a. supporting it. b. contradicting it. c. summarizing it. d. illustrating it.
b. contradicting it.
Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze This excerpt is an example of Romantic poetry because it a. hints at how people should live. b. uses everyday language. c. studies nature logically. d. is based on a folktale.
b. uses everyday language.
Read the haiku. Birds scatter in flight Colorful specks in the air Noisy confetti The main feature that makes this a haiku is the use of a. a seasonal motif. b. a patterned rhyme. c. a 5/7/5 syllable pattern. d. past tense and free structure.
c. a 5/7/5 syllable pattern.
Read the haiku. Many flowers bloom But no fruit follows in time Bare vines remain. Which word reveals the idea of disappointment? a. flowers b. bloom c. time d. bare
d. bare
Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." And, happy melodist, unwearied, For ever piping songs for ever new; More happy love! more happy, happy love! For ever warm and still to be enjoy'd, For ever panting, and for ever young Which word in the passage expresses eagerness? a. melodist b. songs c. still d. panting
d. panting
Alliteration is a. the repetition of themes and ideas. b. the implication of a word meaning. c. the repetition of sounds at the ends of words. d. the repetition of sounds.
d. the repetition of sounds.
Writers during the Romantic period were interested in ____________.
emotion and nature.
The attitude of the text about a subject is called the ______________.
tone
Read this prompt. Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year's school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October. Who is the intended audience for this presentation? a. family b. classmates c. business owners d. leaders
NOT a. family
Read the haiku by Bashō. Awake at night, the lamp low, the oil freezing. The carefully selected words in this haiku create a a. distressed mood. b. cautious mood. c. contemplative mood. d. regretful mood.
NOT c. contemplative mood.
Japanese haiku differ from English romantic poems because a. a haiku presents a single moment through its brief structure. b. a haiku creates a steady rhythm with its patterned rhyme. c. a haiku uses free form and often includes several stanzas. d. a haiku weaves lengthy tales of people's struggles with nature.
a. a haiku presents a single moment through its brief structure.
Which behaviors are characteristics of an effective speaker? Check all that apply. a. establishing eye contact b. maintaining a lounging posture c. referring to multimedia visual aids d. using a suitable volume and pace e. displaying indifference about the topic
a. establishing eye contact c. referring to multimedia visual aids d. using a suitable volume and pace
Read this prompt. Create a presentation to convince the Hanover County School Board members that the county should add a fall break to next year's school schedule, creating a week-long respite in October. What is the purpose of this presentation? a. to persuade the audience to add a vacation to a proposed calendar b. to persuade the audience to sponsor a festival for school children c. to inform the audience about school day requirements for a county d. to inform the audience about upcoming events in the school calendar
a. to persuade the audience to add a vacation to a proposed calendar
Which of these sources provide reliable information for research? Check all that apply. a. personal blog b. .gov website c. .com advertisement d. scholarly article e. book written by an expert
b. .gov website d. scholarly article e. book written by an expert
Read the excerpt from the poem "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles" by John Keats. Such dim-conceived glories of the brain Bring round the heart an indescribable feud; So do these wonders a most dizzy pain, That mingles Grecian grandeur with the rude Wasting of old Time—with a billowy main— A sun—a shadow of a magnitude. Which theme does this passage support? a. Even the human mind cannot overcome time. b. Even art is affected by the ravages of time. c. Art remains unchanged over time. d. Time and age bring wisdom.
b. Even art is affected by the ravages of time.
Read this conclusion. Many car accidents are preventable. Skilled motorists with minimal distractions can react quickly and avert danger. Highways, side streets, and driveways all present unpredictable hazards. Which sentence best completes this conclusion with a relevant call to action? a. Eating, drinking, adjusting the radio, and texting are examples of distractions. b. Put your phone away when you drive, and keep your eyes on the road. c. More than 40 states have banned texting because it is a serious distraction. d. Get your license at your local department of motor vehicles and drive on!
b. Put your phone away when you drive, and keep your eyes on the road.
Which statements describe effective formatting of visual aids? Check all that apply. a. The text uses every available font. b. The text is legible and easy to read. c. The headings and bulleted lists organize information. d. The images serve as humorous, irrelevant distractions. e. The most important information is displayed visually.
b. The text is legible and easy to read. c. The headings and bulleted lists organize information. e. The most important information is displayed visually.
Which sentence provides the best hook for a presentation about energy conservation? a. Every American household should strive to reduce energy consumption. b. Would you be willing to flip a switch to preserve energy for future generations? c. Turn off lights, unplug toasters, and power down electronics before leaving. d. Do you know who is often credited with the invention of the light bulb?
b. Would you be willing to flip a switch to preserve energy for future generations?
How can presenters best address two sides of an issue? a. by including reasons and evidence b. by including a claim and counterclaim c. by including statistics and relevant facts d. by including research and a bibliography
b. by including a claim and counterclaim
Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard Are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on; Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd, Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone: Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leave Thy song, nor ever can those trees be bare; Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss, Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve; She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss, For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair! Based on the word choice, the speaker's overall tone is a. angry. b. encouraging. c. mournful. d. loving.
b. encouraging.
Japanese haiku are similar to English romantic poems because they both a. contain strict rhyme schemes. b. include themes about nature. c. use a kigo to reveal details. d. follow a fixed structure.
b. include themes about nature.
Read these poems: Haiku by Basho Early fall-- the sea and the rice fields all one green. An excerpt from "Repentance" by William Wordsworth The fields which with covetous spirit we sold, Those beautiful fields, the delight of the day, Would have brought us more good than a burthen of gold Could we but have been as contented as they. What motif is addressed in both forms of poetry? a. seasons b. nature c. greed d. love
b. nature
Read the poems. Haiku by Buson Calligraphy of geese against the sky-- the moon seals it. An excerpt from "Wine of the Fairies" by Percy Bysshe Shelley I am drunk with the honey-wine Of the moon-unfolded eglantine Which fairies catch in hycinth bowls-- The bats, the dormice and the moles Sleep in the walls, or under the sward Of the desolate castle yard What motif is addressed in both forms of poetry? a. isolation b. night c. indulgence d. royalty
b. night
Read the passage from "Ode on a Grecian Urn." Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard Are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on; Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd, Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone Keats uses the phrase "spirit ditties" to describe the a. music the gods on the urn favor the most. b. songs the people on the urn appear to be playing. c. music created by blowing across the top of the urn. d. songs that were popular at the time the urn was made.
b. songs the people on the urn appear to be playing.
Read the statement from a paper comparing Keats's poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn" and "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles." While the message in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is that art is an eternal and unchanging truth, the message in "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles" is that art changes over time. The paper is stating the poems' a. summaries. b. themes. c. topics. d. transitions.
b. themes.
Read the passage from "On Seeing the Elgin Marbles." My spirit is too weak—mortality Weighs heavily on me like unwilling sleep, And each imagined pinnacle and steep Of godlike hardship, tells me I must die Like a sick eagle looking at the sky. Now, read the passage from "Ode on Intimations of Morality," another poem from the romantic period. The rainbow comes and goes, And lovely is the rose; The moon doth with delight Look round her when the heavens are bare; Waters on a starry night Are beautiful and fair; The sunshine is a glorious birth; But yet I know, where'er I go, That there hath past away a glory from the earth. What theme do both passages share? a. Life is bleak. b. Life is precious. c. Death is inevitable. d. Death is an illusion.
c. Death is inevitable.
Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." For oft, when on my couch I lie *In vacant or in pensive mood,* They flash upon that inward eye *Which is the bliss of solitude;* And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. Which statement best describes the lines that are underlined in this excerpt? a. Both lines contain alliteration, which creates a cheerful tone. b. Both lines contain alliteration, which draws attention to the speaker's feelings. c. The lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory. d. The lines use rhyme to show the speaker's feelings of isolation.
c. The lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory.
Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils. Which statement most accurately describes this excerpt? a. This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it hints at the speaker's contempt toward the Industrial Revolution. b. This excerpt shows influences of the Enlightenment period because it uses formal language to describe the speaker's experience. c. This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it focuses on the awe-inspiring power of nature. d. This excerpt shows influences of the Enlightenment period because it contains highly technical language.
c. This excerpt shows influences of the Romantic movement because it focuses on the awe-inspiring power of nature.
Read the haiku. Each tree in the yard Announces its vigor With buds on each branch. What is the kigo in this haiku? a. tree b. yard c. buds d. branch
c. buds
Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. Which word does Wordsworth use to create an upbeat tone? a. bay b. crowd c. twinkle d. stretched
c. twinkle
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 "Solitary Reaper," another poem from the romantic period. Whate'er the theme, the Maiden sang As if her song could have no ending; I saw her singing at her work, And o'er the sickle bending;— I listen'd, motionless and still; And, as I mounted up the hill, The music in my heart I bore, Long after it was heard no more. Which line from "Solitary Reaper" is most thematically similar to the theme of eternal art in "Ode on a Grecian Urn"? a. "Whate'er the theme, the Maiden sang" b. "I saw her singing at her work" c. "I listen'd, motionless and still" d. "Long after it was heard no more"
d. "Long after it was heard no more"
Read this prompt. Create a multimedia presentation about mandatory community service hours as a graduation requirement. Research a variety of sources and create visual aids to accompany your spoken presentation. Which is an effective claim for this prompt? a. Some students enjoy serving senior citizens of the community at local retirement homes. b. I bet our county will add community service hours on top of all the other useless graduation requirements. c. Many school systems encourage high school students to perform community service hours. d. Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people's interests and civic consciences.
d. Community service requirements are beneficial, nurturing young people's interests and civic consciences.
Read the stanza from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." (1) I wandered lonely as a cloud (2) That floats on high o'er vales and hills, (3) When all at once I saw a crowd, (4) A host, of golden daffodils; (5) Beside the lake, beneath the trees, (6) Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Which line in this stanza uses repetition? a. Line 2 b. Line 3 c. Line 4 d. Line 5
d. Line 5
Which line of poetry best imparts a sorrowful mood? a. droplets keep a steady beat b. summer showers refresh the scene c. bare feet splash in puddled rain d. branches droop as gray skies loom
d. branches droop as gray skies loom
Read the poems. Haiku by Issa The moth saw brightness in a woman's chamber-- burnt to a crisp. An excerpt from "Elegiac Verses" by William Wordsworth Full soon in sorrow did I weep, Taught that the mutual hope was dust, In sorrow, but for higher trust, How miserably deep! All vanished in a single word, A breath, a sound, and scarcely heard. Sea--Ship--drowned--Shipwreck--so it came, The meek, the brave, the good, was gone; He who had been our living John Was nothing but a name. What motif is addressed in both forms of poetry? a. romance b. the ocean c. the outdoors d. death
d. death
The first step a reader should take to determine a theme in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is to a. summarize the poem in his or her own words. b. state the poem's message in a single sentence. c. determine what the poem says about the topic. d. identify an important topic in the poem.
d. identify an important topic in the poem.
A connotation is a. the literal meaning of a word. b. the dictionary definition of a word. c. the amount of rhythm in a word. d. the emotion or idea associated with a word.
d. the emotion or idea associated with a word.
One characteristic of the Romantic period was a. an interest in innovation. b. the use of self-control. c. an emphasis on order. d. the use of imagination.
d. the use of imagination.
A reader who studies Keats's word choice in "Ode on a Grecian Urn" is studying the author's _________.
diction
