Literary Movements | MCQs
A. S.T Coleridge
B. None of these
C. John Keats
D. P.B Shelley
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P.B. Shelley is considered a revolutionary poet because his works often challenged social norms, religion, and political authority.
His poetry promoted ideals of freedom, equality, and revolution .
It reflecting the spirit of change during the Romantic era.
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A. Robert Frost
B. Emily Dickinson
C. None of these
D. William Carlos Williams
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William Carlos Williams introduced the concept of the variable foot in poetry, a rhythmic structure that allows for flexible line lengths and stresses. This technique is particularly evident in his long poem " Paterson ." Show/Hide Explanation
A. Chaucer
B. Spenser
C. None of these
D. Pope
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Geoffrey Chaucer introduced the heroic couplet in English poetry, notably in The Canterbury Tales . The heroic couplet consists of rhymed pairs of iambic pentameter lines. Show/Hide Explanation
A. None of these
B. His love of beauty
C. His love of cultures
D. His love of Greek culture and art
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Hellenism in John Keats ’ poetry reflects his deep admiration for Greek culture, mythology, and art .Poems like Ode on a Grecian Urn and Endymion showcase this influence. Show/Hide Explanation
A. None of these
B. Peace
C. Great events
D. Chaos
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The Elizabethan Age (1558–1603) was marked by great events like the defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588) and the flourishing of English literature . It was a golden age for drama, with playwrights like Shakespeare and Marlowe shaping English literature. Show/Hide Explanation
A. Modernism
B. None of these
C. Postmodernism
D. Formalism
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Postmodern literature often includes parody, intertextuality, and metafiction to question reality and narrative structure. It emerged in the mid-20th century , challenging traditional storytelling techniques. Show/Hide Explanation
A. None of these
B. Samuel Beckett
C. Eugene O'Neill
D. Eugene Ionesco
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Eugene O'Neill is known for his realistic and tragic plays, not absurdist drama. Absurdist dramatists like Samuel Beckett and Eugene Ionesco focus on existential themes, illogical situations, and meaningless dialogues. Show/Hide Explanation
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