Monday, December 3 introduction to Romanticism

Coming Up: vocabulary quiz Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe   VOCABULARY 1  Quiz on Monday, December 10.

In class: vocabulary quiz romanticism terms; video on the introduction to romanticism (link below) and quick write,

In your notebook,   copy the following philosophical sayings, and explain for each write 2-3 sentences, explaining what you think they mean. 
Begin with a correct MLA heading. Make sure your sentences can stand independently. 

Age of Reason
1. Descartes: “Cogito, ergo sum” (I think, therefore I exist)
Age of Romanticism
2. Rousseau: “Exister, pour nous, c’est sentir” (For us, to exist is to feel.)
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what is romanticism? 9:43

Romaticism Vocabulary Important concepts and terms (class handout) Quiz on Monday, December 2

1. didactic- adjective meaning something that is meant to teach

2. picturesque-adjective- visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style.

3. sublime- Noun- something that elevates to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence.

4. awe- noun- a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

*5. epiphany- noun- a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) :  an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) :  an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosureism 

6. kindred- (adjective)- similar, closely connected because of similar natures, tastes, or goals 

7. to writhe (verb)- to twist in pain

8. to covet (verb) - to wish for longingly

9. insurrection (n) a revolt, rebellion, or uprising against established authority

10. impetuous (adj) acting with little or no thought 

NEW VOCABULARY

Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe   VOCABULARY 1  Quiz on Monday, December 10.

1. tract (noun)- an extended piece of land

2.  to pervade (verb) – to spread or diffuse something

3. sublime (adj) sublimity (noun)- inspiring awe, superb, marvelous

4. insoluble (adj)- having no explanation

5. malady (noun)- illness

6. stealthy (adj)-  sneaky, furtively

7. insufferable (adj)- unbearable

8. trepidation (noun)- feeling of alarm or dread

9. to manifest (verb)- to reveal or show itself

10 spontaneity (noun)- voluntary, undetermined action

11. munificent (adjective)- very generous

12. pallid (adj)- deficient in color, sickly looking