1. William Wordsworth
Romanticism

2. Answer the following question:
What does it mean to call something Romantic?

3. For the following statements, state whether you agree or disagree

4. The answers to life’s most puzzling questions can be found through discussion with a simple person who lives in the country close to nature- not with a sophisticated, well-educated person from the city.
The answer to life’s most puzzling questions can be found through a connection with nature.

5. The use of one’s imagination is more important than rational though.
Subjectivity is more important than objectivity.
Knowledge is gained through gut reactions and subjective hunches rather than level-headed, objective, deductive thought.

6. Nature is more important than art.
Experimental trial and error is a better process than the conventional scientific method.
Poetry should be spontaneous and full of emotion, not planned and straightforward.
Sensitivity, feelings, and spontaneity are more important than intellectualism.
“Dare to be” is a better battle-cry than “dare to know.”

7. How Romantic Are You? 4 or fewer As= not Romantic
5-7 As = sort of Romantic
8 or more As = extremely Romantic

8. 5 Characteristics of Romanticism
Interest in the common man and childhood
Strong senses, emotions, and feelings
Awe of nature
Celebration of the individual
Importance of imagination
Discuss: Do you think these beliefs are relevant today? Why or why not?

9. Wordsworth Quote Word Web
Complete the word web…identify the denotative and connotative meaning for all of the words.
Denotative: dictionary definition
Connotative: word associations (+ and - )
Home and Domicile
place of residence
Home suggests warmth and security, while domicile does not
On the back write a short paragraph (3-5 sent.) describing how all these words connect to one or more characteristics of Romanticism

10. Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey
William Wordsworth
Pg. 644

11. Think of a place you knew and loved as a child
Think of a place you knew and loved as a child. What was it about the place that fascinated you then?

12. Suppose that after several years you return to that place
Suppose that after several years you return to that place. Do you expect the place to be the same? Do you expect your feelings about it to be the same? Do you think you would want or be able to capture your original feelings about the place?

13. Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey