William Cullen Bryant

Question 1

William Cullen …………..

Answer 1

Bryant

Question 2

Bryant’s poetry is classic in style but “ ………….. in content.

Answer 2

Romantic

Question 3

Bryant’s romanticism is frequently compared to William “…………….…”

Answer 3

Words worth

Question 4

Bryant presents nature as a moral teacher but also does incorporate “…………” idea in his poetry.

Answer 4

Religious

Question 5

Thanatopsis

-the title means ……………….. On ………………….

Answer 5

Meditation on Death

Question 6

Thanatopsis

-According to this poem, what is man’s final origin and final destination?

Answer 6

The Earth

Question 7

Thanatopsis

Line 26 “ To mix forever with the elements” suggest what type of religion?

Answer 7

Pantheism

Question 8

The conclusion specifically recommends an attitude towards deaths that is?

Answer 8

Calmly accept death

Question 10

To a Waterfowl

-this passage emphasize the importance of ……………….

Answer 10

Perseverance

Question 10

This poem comes out of the Puritan tradition that saw God’s providence at work in the world. However that doesn’t mean?

Answer 10

That Bryant accepted Puritan views himself.

Question 11

Bryant’s view are …………….. And ……………….

Answer 11

Deistic and Unitarian