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

Short Answer Questions

1. What study has Coleridge always wanted to see done?

2. Whose theory of style does Coleridge say it is to use everyday language?

3. Coleridge says that there was a difference between the way Wordsworth used a word and which of the following?

4. What did Coleridge write when living next to Wordsworth?

5. How does Coleridge describe the idea of poetry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is meter? What is metrical composition? How are both relevant to Coleridge?

Essay Topic 3

What does Coleridge believe the purpose of a literary life is? Why does he hold this belief? Do you agree?

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