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. 1. 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. 2. The answer to life’s most puzzling questions can be found through a connection with nature.

5. 3. The use of one’s imagination is more important than rational though. 4. Subjectivity is more important than objectivity. 5. Knowledge is gained through gut reactions and subjective hunches rather than level- headed, objective, deductive thought.

6. 6. Nature is more important than art. 7. Experimental trial and error is a better process than the conventional scientific method. 8. Poetry should be spontaneous and full of emotion, not planned and straightforward. 9. Sensitivity, feelings, and spontaneity are more important than intellectualism. 10. “Dare to be” is a better battle-cry than “dare to know.”

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

8. 5 Characteristics of Romanticism 1. Interest in the common man and childhood 2. Strong senses, emotions, and feelings 3. Awe of nature 4. Celebration of the individual 5. 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. Complete the word web…identify the denotative and connotative meaning for all of the words. Denotative: dictionary definition Denotative: dictionary definition Connotative: word associations (+ and - ) Connotative: word associations (+ and - ) Home and Domicile Home and Domicile place of residence place of residence Home suggests warmth and security, while domicile does not Home suggests warmth and security, while domicile does not Write a short paragraph (3-5 sent.) describing how all these words connect to one or more characteristics of Romanticism Write a short paragraph (3-5 sent.) describing how all these words connect to one or more characteristics of Romanticism

10. “the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings” Spontaneous Overflow Feelings Powerful

11. Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey

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

13. 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?