Romanticism & Gothicism

Romanticism was a movement in the arts and literature that emerged as a reaction against the Enlightenment's focus on reason and logic. The Industrial Revolution and Neoclassicism were not directly targeted by Romanticism.

Organic Literature in Romanticism emphasizes the natural cycles and processes of life, reflecting the interconnectedness of human experience with nature.

The Romantic period was characterized by an emphasis on emotion, imagination, and individualism, making 'imagination' the correct answer as the primary source for writings during this time.

Romanticism was influenced by the end of war and Puritanism, allowing people more free time for leisurely pursuits and creative expressions.

Romantics from the Romanticism movement emphasized the beauty and mystery of nature in their works, often portraying it as awe-inspiring and enchanting. Therefore, the correct answer is 'nature'.

Washington Irving is known for his significant contributions to American literature, particularly with his works such as 'Rip Van Winkle', 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', and 'The Devil & Tom Walker'. The incorrect answers are not authored by Washington Irving and are from different authors and genres.

Washington Irving, the renowned American author, used pseudonyms Diedrich Knickerbocker and Geoffrey Crayon for some of his works.

The correct answer describes significant changes over a 20-year period, while the incorrect answers do not capture the passage of time as vividly.

Folk tales often involve perilous journeys undertaken by the characters, encounters with supernatural beings or events, and moments where characters use disguises or undergo recognition scenes.

Romantic Painting style is known for its emphasis on nature, wilderness, raw emotion, and a sense of hope, which differentiate it from the incorrect answers provided.

William Cullen Bryant is often called the father of American Poetry for his significant contributions to the genre, including his memorable poem 'Thanatopsis'. While Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow were also prominent American poets during the same era, they are not specifically recognized as the father of American Poetry.

Blank verse is a type of poem that is characterized by its lack of rhyme and its consistent meter, usually iambic pentameter. It is different from other forms like sonnets, free verse, and haiku in terms of structure and rhythm.

The correct answer reflects the central message of 'Thanatopsis' which emphasizes finding solace and acceptance in nature when contemplating mortality.

James Fenimore Cooper is widely recognized as the first great American novelist for his works, including the Leatherstocking Tales. While Mark Twain, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Herman Melville are also prominent American authors, they were not specifically known for pioneering the American novel in the same way as Cooper.

Natty Bumpo is a fictional character created by James Fenimore Cooper, known by various other names such as Leatherstocker, Pathfinder, Deerslayer, Long Rifle, or Hawkeye.

The theory of a short story is that it is meant to be short enough to be read in one sitting and to evoke a single emotion, acting like a spotlight on that emotion for the reader.

Adventure tales commonly follow a plotline involving a brave hero, loyal companions, and physical dangers that test their courage and strength.