Why were they called the Fireside Poets?

THEY READ POETRY AROUND THE FIRE

Who were the fireside poets?

A group of New England poets whose work was morally uplifting and romantica

Why were the Fireside Poets considered to be leaders?

They were the first to write about American topics, themes, and ideals

Which of the following did Transcendentalism NOT do?

Dismiss conscience/spiritual truths

Which of the following are principles of Transcendentalism?

Spirituality, Individuality, Free thought, Conviction

Name the three other Fireside Poets.

James Russel Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and John Greenleaf Whittier.

Which of the following quotes are examples of Transcendentalism?

"Follow Your Dream", "Be True To Yourself."

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1
Why were they called the Fireside Poets?
THEY READ POETRY AROUND THE FIRE
They worked with Luke Shaver at Firehouse
They were featured in spongebobs campfire song
<p>They burned houses down</p>
2
Which is NOT a characteristic of Transcendentalism?
Believing that is God in nature
Using intuition to solve problems
Conforming to society
Enforcing the importance of human rights
3
Who were the fireside poets?
Native Americas spreading the word about nature through their stories
Group of young French men that came from Pairs to spread poetry in America
A group of New England poets whose work was morally uplifting and romantica
4
Why were the Fireside Poets considered to be leaders?
They led troops into battle during the American Revolution
They led explorations into new lands and territories.
They were first to write about nature and love.
They were the first to write about American topics, themes, and ideals
5
The Fireside Poets included all except
James Russell Lowell
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Herman Melville
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Which of the following did Transcendentalism NOT do?
Exalt the dignity of the individual
Dismiss conscience/spiritual truths
Stress a close relationship to nature
Stress idea of optimism and freedom
7
When did the Transcendentalism movement occur?
1835-1860
1750-1835
1660-1790
1485-1660
8
The Transcendentalism Movement was part of _____.
World War 1
The New England Renaissance
The Civil Rights Era
The Dark Ages
9
The Fireside poets...
wrote Romantically
disliked slavery publicly
fought for the Union
taught children math
10
Transcendentalism was a response to all of the following EXCEPT:
Industrialization
Realism
Materialism
Urbanization
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Which of the following are principles of Transcendentalism?
Spirituality
Individuality
Free thought
Conviction
12
Name the three other Fireside Poets.
Tasui Kikchui, John Holebrook, Alexander Micky
Dwight D Eisenhower, John McCarthy, and Roland G. Ragen
James Russel Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and John Greenleaf Whittier.
13
Transcendentalism is part of which American literary period?
Realism
Puritanism
Modernism
Romanticism
14
Explanatory essays have......
Has a event in it
Criticizing information
Describes your opinion
All or the above!
15
Transcendentalism:
based around the belief that man has the capacity for evil
was led by William Cullen Bryant
is an extension of Romanticism
is a reaction to Puritanism
16
Which of the following quotes are examples of Transcendentalism?
"YOLO"
"Follow Your Dream"
"As You Should."
"Be True To Yourself."
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Descriptive essays convey
what your view on WNBA is
painting a picture
The history of Pinnochio
The science of the QR code

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