Vocabulary
Romantic Poetry
"A Doll's House"
"Metamorphosis"
Random
100
This is the definition of vapid.
What is dull, uninteresting, tiresome; lacking in sharpness, flavor, liveliness, or force?
100
This is the century when the Romantic time period took place.
What is the 19th century?
100
This is the author of "A Doll's House."
Who is Henrik Ibsen?
100
This is the goal that Gregor is working towards.
What is to make enough money for his whole family and him to live well?
100
This is the author of "Lyrical Ballads"
Who is William Wordsworth?
200
What is the definition of insular?
What is relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experience?
200
This is the name of the Romantic Russian poet who is famous for changing the style of Russian writing.
Who is Aleksandr Pushkin?
200
"A Doll's House" is characterized by what literary time period?
What is realism?
200
This is the reason why it is unusual for Gregor to be at home, still in bed.
What is because he has never missed a day of work?
200
This is the one item that Gregor decides to save.
What is a painting with a woman wearing furs?
300
What is the definition of surreptitious?
What is stealthy, secret, intended to escape observation; made or accomplished by fraud?
300
These are the three aspects that constitute the literary form "poetry."
What is diction, emotional associations & musicality?
300
This is one way that "A Doll's House" reflect the ideals of realism.
Marriage is not behind closed doors anymore Women want more rights and opportunities Men have secrets Men don't have all the power Family life does not = fulfillment Achievement demands all of us
300
This is how Gregor's father usually has breakfast.
What is a long meal while he reads the newspaper?
300
This is who stated "A wonderful thing is going to happen!"
Who is Nora Torvald?
400
What is the definition of ennui?
What is weariness and dissatisfaction from lack of occupation or interest, boredom?
400
This is the author of "There was a Child went Forth" from the collection "Leaves of Grass."
Who is Walt Whitman?
400
These is one way that Nora and Dr. Rank are living parallel lives.
Unhappy with present circumstances Hiding a secret Both lives coming to a climax Both want more out of life Both put faith in emotion
400
This is what Gregor does to make him feel at ease?
What is hides under the bed/couch?
400
This is how lighting is used in "A Doll's House."
What is to highlight Nora's level of awareness?
500
What is the definition of nebulous?
What is cloud like, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct?
500
These are the two main aspects of the Enlightenment that Romanticism rejects.
What is rationalization and the return to classical ideals?
500
This is the reason why Helmer wants to get rid of Krogstad.
What is because he is overly familiar when he speaks to him and because he has a checkered past?
500
This is the food that Gregor is most interested in.
What is moldy cheese?
500
This is the country where Henrik Ibsen is from.
What is Norway?