Introduction to romanticism 100%
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... hints at how people should live. uses everyday language. studies nature logically. is based on a folktale.
B- Uses everyday language
Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." For oft, when on my couch I lieIn 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? Both lines contain alliteration, which creates a cheerful tone. Both lines contain alliteration, which draws attention to the speaker's feelings. The lines use rhyme to transition from deep thought to a joyful memory. 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.
Which line from William Wordsworth's poem uses alliteration? Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-ending line 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? lonely floats golden fluttering
a- Lonely
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? It suggests that the plants in this poem possess magical powers. It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind. It describes the signs of a strong storm that is approaching. It emphasizes the poet's interest in folktales and traditional tales.
b- It shows that the flowers are cheerfully moving with the wind
William Wordsworth often used repetition in his poetry to create rhythm and emphasize ideas. highlight scientific facts and findings. argue in a logical, structured manner. show readers a rational new idea.
a- create rhythm and emphasize ideas.
Read the excerpt from "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud." For oft, when on my couch I lieIn 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 words best describe the tone of this excerpt? bored and lonely peaceful and content excited and enthusiastic emotional and anxious
b- peaceful and content
A connotation is the literal meaning of a word the dictionary definition of word the amount of rhythm in a word the emotion or idea associated with a word
the emotion or idea associated with a word
William Wordsworth is considered one of the central writers of the Romantic period because his poems draw inspiration from the natural world. discuss scientific laws governing nature. show people's logical place in the universe. suggest the importance of new inventions.
a- draw inspiration from the natural world.
Read the excerpt from "To a Sky-Lark," by William Wordsworth. Up with me! up with me into the clouds! For thy song, Lark, is strong; Up with me, up with me into the clouds! Singing, singing,With clouds and sky about thee ringing, Lift me, guide me till I find That spot which seems so to thy mind! Which statement best describes the effect of rhyming singing and ringing in this part of the poem? The rhyme emphasizes the speaker's desire to share in the experiences of the lark. The rhyme reflects the Romantic poet's interest in nature and mythology. The rhyme highlights the speaker's preference of singing birds over ringing bells. The rhyme brings focus to the poet's sense of loneliness and hopelessness.
a-The rhyme emphasizes the speaker's desire to share in the experiences of the lark.
