Which of the following best characterizes the ways that Radcliffe’s The Mysteries of Udolpho links the Gothic novel with the sentimental form ? A. Its use of a medieval setting to reflect on rational progressB. Its focus on having readers…
Which of the following is a requirement of a dramatic monologue ? A. It has a speaker as well as an implied reader. B. It includes elements of parody. C. There is a “spontaneous overflow of emotion.” D. It is…
How does the Encyclopédie best epitomize the mission of the Enlightenment ? A. By dismissing all knowledge from outside Europe B. By questioning the nature of scientific method C. By rejecting the divine right of kingsD. By emphasizing the idea…
Which of the following statements about Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s sonnet 43 (“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.”) is false ? A. Sonnet 43 is similar to most other sonnets in its focus on love. B. Sonnet…
Which of the following best defines satire ? A. Literature that relies on devices like irony, sarcasm, and humor B. A work of literature that attempts to improve society C. A text that exposes serious flaws under the veil of…
The Enlightenment in European history refers to which of the following ? A. A period in the 18th century that celebrated industry B. The revelation of religious truths through meditation C. The power given to absolute monarchs by GodD. A…
Complete the following sentence. John Dryden’s “Mac Flecknoe” reflects a commitment to neoclassical aesthetics through_______________? A. its references to Shakespeare.B. its commitment to an elevated taste, its use of classical imagery, and its evocation of classic forms. C. its scientific…
What was the importance of the Reform Bills of 1832 and 1867 ? A. They raised the question of whether women should be able to vote. B. They allowed new colonization and imperialism efforts. C. They established new standards for…
Complete the following sentence. Shelley’s “Ozymandias” can be linked to his “Defence of Poetry” through its_______________? A. rejection of traditional form.B. portrayal of the power of art to speak truth. C. rejection of art’s political role. D. attempt to link…
What was the “Woman Question” in the Victorian Period ? A. A debate about whether women should be able to vote B. A discussion of women’s roles inside and outside the home C. A conversation about women’s work as a…