Starter quiz
- When approximately was the Romantic movement?
- late 18th century to mid 19th century ✓
- medieval period
- 32 BC - 332 BC
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- Which of the below is not a Romantic belief/value?
- humans are powerless ✓
- nature is beautiful and awe-inspiring
- rejection of powerful institutions
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- What is a summary?
- a detailed analysis of something
- a clear and concise description of something ✓
- an introduction to an essay
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- What does autobiograhical mean?
- dealing with someone else's life
- dealing with one's own life ✓
- writing about something that is made up
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- How might one display arrogance?
- sharing with others
- boasting about their ability to do something ✓
- winning a competition
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- What is a volta?
- dramatic change in thought or emotion ✓
- a break within a line
- when one line joins onto another with no pause
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Exit quiz
- 'Extract from the Prelude' is __________ poem
- a biographical
- an autobiographical ✓
- a post modernist
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- Which word from 'Extract from the Prelude' suggests Wordsworth has done something prohibited and has begun to cross boundaries?
- ''unloosed''
- ''pushed''
- ''stealth'' ✓
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- How does Wordsworth show his arrogance at the beginning of the poem 'Extract from the Prelude'?
- he remarks that he stood up on his boat
- he remarks that he was proud of his rowing skill ✓
- he remarks that he was going to row for hours
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- Initially, Wordsworth views nature as __________, whereas by the end of 'Extract from the Prelude' he is __________ by nature.
- uninteresting, mesmorised
- intimidating, calmed
- tranquil, intimidated ✓
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- Why does Wordsworth experience the sublime as detailed in 'Extract from the Prelude'?
- he has a near death experiences so realises the power of nature
- he realises God's power as he is reunited with his mother on the lake
- he sees a huge mountain peak and is reminded of nature's supremacy ✓
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- Which quote from the poem 'Extract from the Prelude' best illustrates Wordsworth's experience of the sublime?
- ''through the silent water stole my way Back to the covert of the willow tree''
- ''And through the meadows homeward went, in grave And serious mood''
- ''...mighty forms, that do not live Like living men, moved...through my mind'' ✓
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Key learning points
- This is an autobiographical poem, subtitled ‘The Growth of the Poet’s Mind’, documenting his formative experiences.
- In ‘Extract from the Prelude’ the narrator, a young Wordsworth, goes on a literal and spiritual journey.
- The sublime is the mixed feelings of awe and terror in response to a phenomenon.
- His transition from initial arrogance to humbled retreat suggests that man should respect nature’s supremacy.
Common misconception
The poem depicts nothing more than a physical journey across a lake.
The poem's physical journey symbolises a spiritual journey and the ''growth'' of Wordsworth.
Keywords
Stealth - cautious, secretive action or movement to avoid detection
Sublime - the mixed feelings of awe and terror in response to a phenomenon
Arrogance - being excessively proud and believing you are more important than others
Supremacy - the highest authority or greatest power
Autobiographical - based on the writer’s own life
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