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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Coleridge state is so unique that he cannot be imitated?

2. According to Coleridge, what did Wordsworth give to his poetry?

3. Coleridge describes the second ultimate end of poetry as which of the following?

4. Coleridge thinks that those who live a more rustic life have which of the following?

5. Whose meaning does Coleridge have the hardest time determining?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Coleridge quotes others to support his arguments, such as the time he quotes Shakespeare in Chapter II to discuss his rivals. Choose one time that Coleridge quotes another author that is most memorable to you. Describe the occurrence and then discuss the reasons why this quote is relevant and significant to Biographia Literaria.

Essay Topic 2

What is Coelridge's personal philosophy? Why does Coleridge seek to explore philosophers? Is he accurate in his depictions of philosophy and mankind?

Essay Topic 3

What emphasis does Coleridge place on Italian culture? What influence does Italian culture have on poetry, according to Coleridge?

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