Introduction to Romanticism

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.

William Wordsworth often used repetition in his poetry to A. Create rhythm and emphasize ideas. B. Highlight scientific facts and findings. C. Argue in a logical, structured manner. D. Show readers a rational new idea.

A. Create rhythm and emphasize ideas.

Authors use diction to help them convey meaning and achieve desired effects in their works. The word diction means A. Word choice. B. Author's attitude. C. Repeated phrases. D. Feelings and ideas.

A. Word choice.

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 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 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 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.

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.

Read the excerpt 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: 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 statements are correct? Check all that apply. A. The words glee and company use rhyme to express Wordsworth's feelings. B. They flash upon that inward eye uses alliteration to illustrate a point. C. I gazed—and gazed—but little thought uses repetition for emphasis. D. Alliteration is used in the phrase dances with the daffodils. E. Repetition can be found in then my heart with pleasure fills.

A. The words glee and company use rhyme to express Wordsworth's feelings. C. I gazed—and gazed—but little thought uses repetition for emphasis. D. Alliteration is used in the phrase dances with the daffodils.

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