Romantic Flashcards
1
Q
the romantic era was a reaction against the…
A
age of enlightenment
2
Q
what was the focus of the age of enlightenment
A
science
3
Q
romantics are defined by their…
A
strong emphasis on human emotion
4
Q
there was a strong connection with the…
A
natural world
5
Q
romantics often used their poetry to criticise…
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aspects of society
6
Q
by criticising society, this took away the…
A
idealised notions of nature, truth, beauty and love
7
Q
many romantic poems showcase a deep affinity with…
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and even love for nature
8
Q
human emotion was the best way of…
A
understanding life
9
Q
nature and love were often seen as synonymous…
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to one another
10
Q
poetry in this era also used the ideals of love and nature to…
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highlight the flaws and restrictions of society
