#1
Who is considered the father of neoclassical literature?
Alexander Pope
ExplanationPope emphasized clarity, restraint, and formal precision.
#2
Which literary period directly preceded the neoclassical era?
Renaissance
ExplanationRenaissance art and literature flourished before neoclassicism.
#3
Which neoclassical writer is known for his work 'An Essay on Criticism'?
Alexander Pope
ExplanationPope's 'Essay on Criticism' discusses principles of literary criticism.
#4
Which neoclassical author wrote the novel 'Robinson Crusoe'?
Daniel Defoe
ExplanationDefoe's 'Robinson Crusoe' exemplifies individualism and realism.
#5
Who is the author of the neoclassical novel 'Pamela; or, Virtue Rewarded'?
Samuel Richardson
ExplanationRichardson's novel highlights moral values and social conduct.
#6
Which neoclassical author is known for his satirical novel 'Gulliver's Travels'?
Jonathan Swift
ExplanationSwift's 'Gulliver's Travels' satirizes human nature and society.
#7
Who wrote 'A Modest Proposal', a satirical work criticizing social and economic conditions in Ireland?
Jonathan Swift
ExplanationSwift's satire aimed at Ireland's plight under British rule.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of neoclassical literature?
Celebration of nature
ExplanationNeoclassical literature favored reason and structure over nature.
#9
What major historical event influenced neoclassical literature and led to a shift in societal values?
The French Revolution
ExplanationThe French Revolution challenged established norms, impacting literature.
#10
Who coined the term 'neoclassicism'?
John Dryden
ExplanationDryden introduced 'neoclassicism' to denote a return to classical ideals.
#11
Which neoclassical playwright is known for his satirical comedies such as 'The School for Scandal'?
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
ExplanationSheridan's plays satirize societal hypocrisies and manners.
#12
Which philosophical movement greatly influenced neoclassical literature with its emphasis on reason, order, and rationality?
Enlightenment
ExplanationThe Enlightenment's focus on reason resonated with neoclassical writers.
#13
Which neoclassical writer is known for his novel 'Candide', a satirical critique of optimism?
Voltaire
ExplanationVoltaire's 'Candide' satirized philosophical optimism.
#14
Who is often considered the quintessential neoclassical poet due to his emphasis on clarity, restraint, and formal precision?
Alexander Pope
ExplanationPope's works embody neoclassical ideals of structure and precision.
#15
Who wrote the neoclassical essay 'On Liberty', advocating for individual freedoms and limitations on governmental authority?
John Stuart Mill
ExplanationMill's 'On Liberty' champions individual rights and freedoms.
#16
Which neoclassical philosopher and economist is known for his work 'The Wealth of Nations'?
Adam Smith
ExplanationSmith's economic treatise shaped modern capitalism.
#17
Which neoclassical poet is known for his 'The Seasons'?
James Thomson
ExplanationThomson's poem celebrates the beauty and cycles of nature.