1. Romanticism Bellringer # 1 10-25-12
Directions: Start this on a new sheet of paper. The Persuasive Speech Bellringers will be taken up. Use the Romanticism Book guide to help you answer the questions.
Give a definition of Romanticism.
How did the Romantics differ from the Rationalists?
What inspired Romantic writers?
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

2. Romanticism Bellringer # 2 10-26-12
Use your Romanticism Notes to help you answer the following questions.
Why did Americans create a “new voice” with Romanticism?
How would a Romantic feel about living in a city? Why?
Why do you think the Romantics rejected Rationalism (literature of the Revolutionary period)?
During Romanticism, American writers felt that poetry was _______________________. (See the second page of your notes: Romanticism Characteristics.)
Today’s Target: I can identify the historical context and characteristics of the Romanticism era.

3. Romanticism Bellringer # 3 10-29-12
Directions: Use your Romanticism Notes to help you answer the following questions.
Why does Romanticism value feeling and intuition over reason or logic?
What does the characteristic “shuns the artificiality of civilization and seeks the unspoiled nature” mean?
Look at the painting on this slide. Why do you think this could be considered a Romantic painting? (Hint: Apply the characteristics)
Today’s Target: I can identify the
historical context and
characteristics of the Romanticism
era.