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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What school did Coleridge go to?

2. In Coleridge's example, why was the girl ranting and raving?

3. Which description matches the relationship Coleridge and Wordsworth had?

4. Which of the following did Coleridge mention he was interested in?

5. Who does Coleridge describe as a favorite?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Coleridge compare Wordsworth and Crowley?

2. What does Coleridge say about the rustic life?

3. How does Coleridge describe the motives of men?

4. Describe two of the theses that Coleridge describes.

5. What does Coleridge say about rivals?

6. How does Coleridge compare Wordsworth and Daniel?

7. Describe Coleridge's view of Wordsworth.

8. According to Coleridge, how has language changed over time?

9. What is the significance of Coleridge and Worsdworth living next to each other?

10. What did Wordsworth contribute to the world of poetry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the qualities of an unfair review, according to Coleridge? Describe what a fair review would consist of, for Coleridge. How do your views compare?

Essay Topic 2

Coleridge defines the difference between a modern poet and an older poet. How does he describe the theory of style for each type? Why is the theory of style for each group significant? Why should a reader care about style?

Essay Topic 3

What significance does Coleridge place on education? How does Coleridge view his own education? How would the modern world view Coleridge's education?

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