Age of Reason Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Age of Reason?
A
1700-1740
2
Q
Give two other names for this period.
A
The Neo-Classical period and the Augustan Age
3
Q
Explain all three names.
A
The Age of Reason- The age shows the flowering of rational, scientific thinking
The Neo-Classical period- it’s showing great respect to classical authors
Augustan Age- A reference to the age of emperor Augustus
4
Q
Who is England’s greatest satirist?
A
Alexander Pope
5
Q
Which book is the first novel? Why?
A
Pamela, because there was a lot of character development
6
Q
Give 4 characteristics of a novel.
A
1- character development
2- a plot
3- in prose
4- fictitious
