1. Romanticism Bellringer # 1 10-29-13
Directions: Start this on a new sheet of paper. The Synthesis Essay Bellringers will not be taken up. Use the Romanticism Book guide to help you answer the questions.
What is the one word that defines Romanticism?
How did the Romantics differ from the Rationalists?
What inspired Romantic writers?
Why did Americans create a “new voice” with Romanticism?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

2. Romanticism Bellringer # 2 10-30-13
Use your Romanticism Notes to help you answer the following questions.
How would a Romantic feel about living in a city? Why?
Why do you think the Romantics rejected Rationalism (literature of the Revolutionary period)?
During Romanticism, American writers felt that poetry was _______________________. (See the second page of your notes: Romanticism Characteristics.)
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

3. Romanticism Bellringer # 3 11-1-13
Using the characteristics of Romanticism from your notes, give at least TWO ways “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is an example of a Romantic story.
Give at least one reason Ichabod Crane is NOT an example of the American Romantic hero. How is he an anti-hero?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

4. Romanticism Bellringer # 4 11-4-13
Look at the painting to the right. Why do you think this painting could be considered Romantic?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.