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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Coleridge, how did Wordsworth do on his experimental poem?

2. Whose philosophy was it to collect and explain truth?

3. Whose theory of style does Coleridge say it is to use everyday language?

4. Which of the following writers does Coleridge attribute rhyme and meter to?

5. What was the first attack that Coleridge made against?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Coleridge reliable as an author? Is he unbiased? How does his friendship with Wordsworth play a role in his legitimacy?

Essay Topic 2

What relationship did Coleridge have with critics? Was this reputation earned?

Essay Topic 3

Coleridge defines the difference between a modern poet and an older poet. How does he describe the theory of style for each type? Why is the theory of style for each group significant? Why should a reader care about style?

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