Question

do now: what comes to mind when you hear the word romantic? romanticism: much more than just a love story directions: answer the questions according to the information on the romantic period in american literature. 1. true or false, the american romantic periods is all about love stories. 2. when did the american romantic period begin and when is it said to have ended? 3. list the five characteristics of american romanticism. 1. 2. 3 4. 5.

Explanation:

1. The title "Romanticism: Much More than just a Love Story" indicates that the American Romantic Period is not all about love stories, so the answer to the first - question is false.
2. The American Romantic Period is generally considered to have begun around 1820 and ended around the end of the Civil War in 1865.
3. Characteristics of American Romanticism often include emphasis on individualism, love of nature, focus on the imagination, interest in the supernatural, and idealization of the past.

Answer:

1. False
2. Began around 1820, ended around 1865
3. 1. Emphasis on individualism
4. Love of nature
5. Focus on the imagination
6. Interest in the supernatural
7. Idealization of the past