Complete the following sentence. Robert Browning’s poem “Porphyria’s Lover” is_______________? A. a sonnet expressing his devotion to his wife. B. a dramatic monologue spoken by a murderer. C. a dramatic monologue spoken by Browning. D. an epic describing a great romance.
Complete the following sentence. Tennyson’s In Memoriam and Browning’s dramatic monologues can best be seen as combining neoclassicism with romanticism through their ? A. neoclassical emphasis on traditional form and romantic subjectivism. B. romantic rejection of science and neoclassical use of mythology. C. romantic emphasis on personal feelings combined with a neoclassical focus on social context. D. romantic critique of industrialization and neoclassical use of satire.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the theme of Wordsworth’s “Tintern Abbey” ? A. Nature loses its ability to affect human emotion over time. B. Sensitivity to nature’s message comes with age. C. Life experience does not have to power to alter human opinions. D. It is not possible to appreciate beauty once one has aged.
Both the Gothic and sentimental fiction emphasize which of the following ? A. Reason over emotions B. The necessity for an aristocracy C. The power of feelings D. A sense of adventure
