You may have heard someone say, “Oh, he is such a romantic.” This comes from the period known as Romanticism. Which of the following describes literature typical of this period?
A. experimentation with the form of poetry, including lack of rhyme
B. respect for clarity, balance, and tradition
C. direct, factual reporting about events and people
D. preference for wild or untamed nature
The option that describes literature typical of Romanticism is D. preference for wild or untamed nature. A is incorrect because poems still often had a lot of rhymes - free verse became popular much later. B is incorrect because quite the opposite is true of Romanticism. C is incorrect because emotions, not facts mattered during this period. Therefore, the correct answer is D - Romantic poets revered nature as something divine and uncontrollable.
