Question

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match each definition with the correct literary period.

epic poetry and prose
that focused on bravery
and heroism, like in the
poem beowulf

written works from au-
thors like shakespeare
and machiavelli that fo-
cused on a revival of
classical ideas com-
bined with new thinking
and discovery

literature that explored
the emotional world of
an individual in re-
sponse to advances of
the time period

a. romantic literature
b. renaissance literature
c. old english literature

Explanation:

First Definition - "epic poetry and prose that focused on bravery and heroism, like in the poem Beowulf"

Beowulf is a key work of Old English literature, and Old English literature often features epic poetry/prose with heroic themes. So this definition matches with Old English literature (option c).

Second Definition - "written works from authors like Shakespeare and Machiavelli that focused on a revival of classical ideas combined with new thinking and discovery"

Shakespeare and Machiavelli are associated with the Renaissance period, which was marked by a revival of classical (Greek/Roman) ideas along with new intellectual and creative developments. So this matches with Renaissance literature (option b).

Third Definition - "literature that explored the emotional world of an individual in response to advances of the time period"

Romantic literature is known for emphasizing individual emotions, feelings, and inner experiences, often as a reaction to the industrial and intellectual changes of its time. So this matches with Romantic literature (option a).

Answer:

1. "epic poetry and prose that focused on bravery and heroism, like in the poem Beowulf" - c. Old English literature
2. "written works from authors like Shakespeare and Machiavelli that focused on a revival of classical ideas combined with new thinking and discovery" - b. Renaissance literature
3. "literature that explored the emotional world of an individual in response to advances of the time period" - a. Romantic literature