Cortese Romanticism Unit

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_________- centers on the belief that humans and nature are inherently connected through a divine spirit known as the "____"

transcendentalism

oversoul

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Emerged as a response to traditional ________ and __________ structures, promoting a philosophy that emphasizes __________ and __________ understanding over material and ______________.

religious and societal

intuition and spiritual

institutional constraints

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In the early 19th century, american intellectuals and thinks increasingly questioned _________ and divine authority of the Bible, leading many to seek alternative forms of _______.

traditional religion doctrines

spirituality

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The idea was spreading that the Bible was _________________ and not divinely inspired

man made

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Contributed to the rise of Transcendentalism, as it emphasized individual intuition and a direct, personal connection with the _________, free from the constraints of organized religion.

divine

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Figures like ______ and _______ championed the idea that truth and spiritual insight could be found through personal ____ and an __________ resonating with those disillusioned by conventional religious practices.

Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau

reflection and an appreciation of nature

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____________ in the movement's growing influence in America

Key factor

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Unity with the ______: Transcendentalists believed in a ________ spirit, or the ________ that connects all individual souls and elements of nature

oversoul

universal

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This divine spirit essence flows through everything, suggesting that by understanding parts of this __________ such as oneself or a tree- one can grasp broader truths about the universe and God.

greater spirit

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This interconnectedness implies that every aspect of existence is a reflection of the __________.

divine

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Inherent __________ and intuition: transcendentalists held that humans are inherently __________ because they are part of the ________. They trusted that by listening to their inner intuition, individuals could discern what is true and moral.

goodness

good

divine oversoul

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This belief in __________ and personal ____ reflects their ________ about human nature and potential for personal and spiritual growth.

self reliance and personal insights

optimism

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__________material reality: the movement stressed that ultimate truths go beyond the material world and can be understood through ___________ and ___________ insight.

Transcending

intuition and spiritual

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Transcendentalists believed that knowledge gained through ____________, ______________, and __________ surpasses when can be perceived with the senses

feelings, imagination, and intuition

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This notion of a "________" knowledge suggests that some truths are known inherently, such as the existence of the ___.

"a priori"

soul

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Simplicity and Nature: Emphasizing a return to simplicity and a deep connection with _____, Transcendentalists believed that _________ and _______ distracted from spiritual development.

nature

material possessions and societal conventions

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By _____ and focusing on _________, individuals could better connect with their inner selves and the divine, fostering a richer _______.

living simply

nature

spiritual life

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Transcendentalism is notable for being one of the first American _____________

philosophical movements

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Builds upon Romantic ideas, such as reverence for _________ and the belief that societal institutions corrupt individuals ______.

nature

purity

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Argued that true goodness and truth emerge when individual are independent and self-reliant, free from the constraints of _________and_________.

society and organized religion

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Ralph Waldo Emerson: a leading figure, Emerson emphasized _________and_________. His works, sich as "Nature" and "Self-Reliance," argue that individuals should trust their inner __ and seek personal ______ rather than adhering to conventional norms.

self-reliance and intuition

inner voice

spiritual experience

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Henry David Thoreau: known for his experiment in simple living at ________, Thoreau promoted _________and________.

Walden Pound

minimalism and non-conformity

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Thoreau's writings advocate for a return to nature and the importance of individual _______, as seen in his work "__" and his act of civil disobedience against unjust laws.

conscience

"Walden"

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Logos-

Appeal to logic

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logos uses reason- ____________________ arguments

facts, statistics, and logic

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logos Aims to convince the audience through _________ and _______ thinking

evidence and clear

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presenting scientific data or historical facts to support a claim is an ex of

logos

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ethos-

appeal to character/credibility

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ethos relies on the writers or speakers __________ and __________

credibility and authority

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ethos attempts to convince by showing the author is _______ or an _______

trustworthy

export

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mentioning relevant qualifications or experience on a topic is an example of an

ethos

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pathos-

appeal to emotions

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pathos aims to evoke ________ responses from the audience

emotional

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pathos uses ______,___________or,__________ situations

vivid language, personal stones, or relatable

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describing a heartwarming or tragic scenario to support an argument is an ex of

pathos

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use of short, long , varied sentence lengths

sentence structures

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the authors attitude towards the subject

tone

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vivid descriptive language that appeals to the senses

imagery

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including the use of formal or informal language

diction

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extended comparisons to explain or clarify ideas

analogies

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describing one thing by directly calling it something else

metaphor

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what is this an ex of? "she has a hear of stone" to describe how unemotional or callous someone is

metaphor

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metaphors help make a concept easier to ________ or ______: they can also be a more beautiful or unique way of expressing an _____.

understand or visualize

idea

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a short saying expressing a general truth

aphorism

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what is this an ex of? "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view-until you climb unto his skin and walk around in it" to kill a mockingbird

"pride goeth before a fall"- proverbs

aphorism

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Aphorism get across an idea in a concise and ______ manner

memorable

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a short story taken from a personal experience is a _______, can provide a ______,________,__________

anecdote

message lesson or insight

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a reference to a person, place, thing or idea from history or literature

allusion

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what is this an ex of? "don't be such a scrooge" reference to Charles Dickens

allusion

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show similarities between people. events or ideas help the writer draw upon the ideas and emotions the reader has related to the thing being alluded to

allusions

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contrasting two ideas against one another

antithesis

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what is this an ex of: "that's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" "we must learn to live together as brother or perish together as folds"- Martin Luther King Jr

Antithesis

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Antithesis can set up and emphasize a contrast or conflict between two possibilities or show the full __________________

range of an idea

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Asking a question that is not intended to be answered a loud

rhetorical question

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"can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, can we assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? will you join in that historic effort"- JFK

Rhetorical Question

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Rhetorical questions can help convivence the ____________ to agree or control the argument by asking and then answering a question

audience

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giving human qualities to something non-human

personification

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what is this an ex of? "i'm a son of mother nature/ a son of father time/ i've got a lot of neighbors/ the million stars that shine/ and they're all friends of mine""

personification

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Personification helps people visualize something or relate to it on a more ________________

personal level

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describing one thing by saying it is "like" pr "as" something else

simile

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what is this an ex of? He was a s quiet as a mouse

simile

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similes help readers __________or__________ something. They can also make ones writing more beautiful and interesting

understand and visualize

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exaggerating something in order to have a certain effect

Hyperbole

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what is this an ex of? "I have a million things to do today"

hyperbole

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hyperboles are usually used for _________ or to be ________

emphasis

funny

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repeating a word or phrase

repetition

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what is this an ex of? "we must, and I mean must, get this done urgently"

repetition

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repetition is usually used for

emphasis

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