Preface to the lyrical ballads
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- Q1When were the 'Lyrical Ballads' first published?179818121776183630s
- Q2What is the significance of the preface to the lyrical ballads?It analyzes Shakespearean sonnetsIt discusses Greek mythologyIt outlines the Romantic theory of poetryIt critiques Victorian literature30s
- Q3What is the main purpose of the preface to the lyrical ballads?To explain the principles and objectives of the romantic poetsTo critique the works of classical playwrightsTo promote the use of satire in literatureTo analyze the structure of epic poetry30s
- Q4What literary movement is associated with the preface to the lyrical ballads?NaturalismRealismRomanticismSymbolism30s
- Q5Who collaborated with William Wordsworth on the 'Lyrical Ballads'?Emily BronteSamuel Taylor ColeridgeJane AustenLord Byron30s
- Q6What term does Wordsworth use to describe the language in the 'Lyrical Ballads' preface?Language of MenLanguage of NatureLanguage of GodsLanguage of Angels30s
- Q7Which of the following best describes the tone of the preface to the lyrical ballads?Humorous and satiricalExciting and adventurousMelancholic and tragicReflective and philosophical30s
- Q8What is the main theme discussed in the preface to the lyrical ballads?The development of sonnet formsThe geography of the Lake DistrictThe nature and function of poetryThe history of English literature30s
- Q9What type of poetry did William Wordsworth advocate for in the preface to the Lyrical Ballads?Dark and mysteriousSimple and spontaneousSatirical and cynicalComplex and formal30s