Question

Which of the following was an important element of romantic literature?

rationalism and well-reasoned ideas
an emphasis on society
personal and spiritual exploration
organized religious movements

Answer 1

C). Personal and spiritual exploration.

Step-by-step explanation:

Romantic literature was the product of the great artistic and literary movement that emphasized the value of Individual expression and subjectivity. Romantic literature arrived with the publication of 'Preface to Lyrical Ballads' which was a collaboration of Wordsworth and Coleridge.

As per the question, along with other characteristics of romantic literature, two major elements were 'personal and spiritual elements' as these were the central ideas reflected in romantic literature. Romanticism had an inclination towards organized religion with spiritual or supernatural elements in their writings along with an emphasis on individual freedom and all this was beautified with the author's paintbrush of imagination. Thus, option C displays the correct and apt characteristics of romantic literature.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. Romantics believe in the importance of the individual; therefore, personal and spiritual exploration is an important element of their literature. Romantics rejected rationalism, the importance of society, and organized religion, so these would not be correct options. Instead, Romantics valued the individual and his or her experience above all.