Romanticism Bellringer # 1
10-29-13
Directions: Start this on a new sheet of paper. The
Synthesis Essay Bellringers will not be taken up.
Use the Romanticism Book guide to help you answer
the questions.
1. What is the one word that defines Romanticism?
2. How did the Romantics differ from the Rationalists?
3. What inspired Romantic writers?
4. Why did Americans create a “new voice” with
Romanticism?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and
characteristics of the Romanticism era.
Romanticism Bellringer # 2 10-30-13
Use your Romanticism Notes to help you answer the following
questions.
1.
How would a Romantic feel about living in a city? Why?
2.
Why do you think the Romantics rejected Rationalism (literature
of the Revolutionary period)?
3.
During Romanticism, American writers felt that poetry was
_______________________. (See the second page of your
notes: Romanticism Characteristics.)
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and
characteristics of the Romanticism era.
Romanticism Bellringer # 3 11-1-13
1.
Using the characteristics of Romanticism from your notes, give at
least TWO ways “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is an example
of a Romantic story.
2.
Give at least one reason Ichabod Crane is NOT an example of the
American Romantic hero. How is he an anti-hero?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and
characteristics of the Romanticism era.
Romanticism Bellringer # 4
1.
Look at the painting to
the right. Why do you
think this painting
could be considered
Romantic?
Today’s Target: I can
identify the historical
context and
characteristics of the
Romanticism era.
11-4-13
Romanticism Bellringer # 5 11-6-13
Directions: Use your Last of the Mohicans Notes to help
you answer these questions.
1.
2.
3.
During what war and what year is The Last of the
Mohicans set?
What is the conflict the frontiersmen struggle with?
(Hint: Country v. community)
Who are the two Romantic heroes in this film?
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s
choice of details supports characterization.
Romanticism Bellringer # 6 11-12-13
1.
2.
Choose one character from the film who you think is a
Romantic hero. Explain why you think that character is
a Romantic hero. (Hint: Think about the characteristics
of a Romantic hero listed in your notes.)
Explain why the title of the film we watched is called
The Last of the Mohicans.
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s
choice of details supports characterization.
Romanticism Bellringer # 7 11-14-13
“The Devil and Tom Walker” Anticipation Guide
1. Write a journal in your bellringers about the following
prompt:
Should people pursue wealth? Why or why not? How
important is wealth to you? What limits, if any, would you
put on your own pursuit of wealth?
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s
choice of details like imagery and diction support
mood and tone.
Romanticism Bellringer # 8 11-15-13
1. Read these quotes: “This, however, is probably a mere wives
fable…at least so says the authentic old legend, which closes this
[Tom’s] story” (358).
“In fact, the story has resolved itself into a proverb so prevalent
throughout New England, of ‘The Devil and Tom Walker’”
(359).
Which characteristic of Romanticism do these quotes best fit?
2. Describe the relationship between Tom Walker and his wife.
Today’s Target: I can understand how the author’s choice of
details like imagery and diction support mood and tone.
Romanticism Bellringer # 9 11-18-13
1. Would Tom Walker be considered a static or
dynamic character? Give proof from the text to
support your choice.
2. How do you think the author, Washington Irving,
felt about money and wealth?
Today’s Target: I can understand how the
author’s choice of details like imagery and
diction support mood and tone.