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

Short Answer Questions

1. Coleridge describes the first ultimate end of poetry as which of the following?

2. What does Coleridge say the word "pedantry" means?

3. According to Coleridge, what did Wordsworth write about mostly?

4. How many motives does Coleridge believe men have?

5. Coleridge says that Wordsworth's descriptions come directly from which of the following?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the list of theses that Coleridge mentions? Choose one of the theses to explore in-depth in your essay. Explain what it is as well as its significance.

Essay Topic 2

What does Coleridge say about pedantry? Why does he think pedantry is an issue in poetry? Do you agree?

Essay Topic 3

What diction and other literary devices does Coleridge use to describe his view of human nature? What can you perceive from the use of these literary devices?

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