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Preface to the lyrical ballads

Quiz by Alice Berselli

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  • Q1
    When were the 'Lyrical Ballads' first published?
    1798
    1812
    1776
    1836
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the significance of the preface to the lyrical ballads?
    It analyzes Shakespearean sonnets
    It discusses Greek mythology
    It outlines the Romantic theory of poetry
    It critiques Victorian literature
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the main purpose of the preface to the lyrical ballads?
    To explain the principles and objectives of the romantic poets
    To critique the works of classical playwrights
    To promote the use of satire in literature
    To analyze the structure of epic poetry
    30s
  • Q4
    What literary movement is associated with the preface to the lyrical ballads?
    Naturalism
    Realism
    Romanticism
    Symbolism
    30s
  • Q5
    Who collaborated with William Wordsworth on the 'Lyrical Ballads'?
    Emily Bronte
    Samuel Taylor Coleridge
    Jane Austen
    Lord Byron
    30s
  • Q6
    What term does Wordsworth use to describe the language in the 'Lyrical Ballads' preface?
    Language of Men
    Language of Nature
    Language of Gods
    Language of Angels
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following best describes the tone of the preface to the lyrical ballads?
    Humorous and satirical
    Exciting and adventurous
    Melancholic and tragic
    Reflective and philosophical
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main theme discussed in the preface to the lyrical ballads?
    The development of sonnet forms
    The geography of the Lake District
    The nature and function of poetry
    The history of English literature
    30s
  • Q9
    What type of poetry did William Wordsworth advocate for in the preface to the Lyrical Ballads?
    Dark and mysterious
    Simple and spontaneous
    Satirical and cynical
    Complex and formal
    30s

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