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Biographia Literaria quiz

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Biographia Literaria

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Metaphysical Quiz

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1. Who is most notably credited in the sources with first employing or coining the term “Metaphysical Poets” to describe a group of writers including John Donne?

A) T.S. Eliot B) John Dryden C) Samuel Johnson D) Herbert J.C. Grierson

2. According to T.S. Eliot’s theory of “dissociation of sensibility,” what significant change occurred in English poetry during the 17th century?

A) Poets began to incorporate more scientific and philosophical ideas into their work. B) There was a separation between intellectual thought and the experience of feeling. C) Poetic language became simpler and more accessible to the common reader. D) Poets focused more on personal emotion and less on objective observation.

3. Which of the following is NOT presented as a characteristic of “metaphysical poetry” in the sources, particularly in Eliot’s analysis?

A) The elaboration of a figure of speech to the furthest stage ingenuity can carry it. B) The use of “telescoping of images and multiplied associations”. C) A “direct sensuous apprehension of thought, or a recreation of thought into feeling”. D) An over-reliance on simple, easily grasped metaphors and similes, with simple sentence structures.

4. T.S. Eliot believed that John Donne’s poetry was particularly significant because:

A) It strictly adhered to traditional Renaissance poetic forms and themes. B) It achieved a unique synthesis of mind and emotion, where “a thought… was an experience; it modified his sensibility.” C) It exclusively used imagery from everyday life, making it universally accessible. D) It rejected all philosophical thought in favor of pure emotional expression.

5. According to T.S. Eliot, what was the primary effect of the influence of John Milton and John Dryden on English poetry?

A) The language became more refined, but the feeling (sensibility) became more crude. B) They pioneered the use of highly elaborate conceits and complex sentence structures. C) They successfully reversed the “dissociation of sensibility” that had set in. D) Their poetry became a direct continuation of the Elizabethan tradition, unifying sensibility. Submit Answers let userName = ""; const correctAnswers = ["C", "B", "D", "B", "A"]; function startQuiz() { userName = document.getElementById("userName").value.trim(); if (userName === "") { alert("Please enter your name!"); return; } document.getElementById("name-entry").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("quiz-form").style.display = "block"; } function submitQuiz() { let score = 0; const totalQuestions = 5; for (let i = 1; i <= totalQuestions; i++) { const radios = document.getElementsByName('q' + i); let userAnswer = ""; for (const radio of radios) { if (radio.checked) { userAnswer = radio.value; break; } } if (userAnswer === correctAnswers[i - 1]) { score++; } } document.getElementById("quiz-form").style.display = "none"; const resultsDiv = document.getElementById("results"); resultsDiv.innerHTML = `<h2>Quiz Complete!</h2><p>Well done, ${userName}!</p><p>Your score is: ${score} out of ${totalQuestions}</p>`; resultsDiv.style.display = "block"; }

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DRYDEN QUIZ

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1. What is the primary purpose of John Dryden’s “An Essay of Dramatic Poesy”?

A. To chronicle the events of the English Civil War. B. To defend the state of 17th-century English theater and the use of rhyme in dramatic plays. C. To critique the works of ancient Greek and Roman playwrights exclusively. D. To provide a detailed historical account of the plague outbreak in London.

2. What significant historical event is occurring in the background of the dialogue in “An Essay of Dramatic Poesy”?

A. The signing of the Magna Carta. B. A naval war between the English and the Dutch. C. The coronation of King James II. D. A major earthquake in London.

3. Which character in “An Essay of Dramatic Poesy” serves as John Dryden’s avatar and expresses his own views, particularly defending English literary and theatrical greatness?

A. Eugenius. B. Crites. C. Lisideius. D. Neander.

4. What is Eugenius’s main argument for why the moderns surpass the ancients in writing?

A. The moderns strictly adhere to the three unities of drama. B. The moderns possess greater knowledge of science and philosophy, enabling them to reproduce nature more faithfully. C. The moderns exclusively focus on comedic plays, which are superior. D. The moderns are better at inventing new plots, unlike the ancients who recycled them.

5. What is Crites’s primary objection to the use of rhyme (“poesy”) in dramatic plays?

A. He believes it limits the poet’s creativity. B. He argues that it is too challenging for actors to perform effectively. C. He contends that it is unnatural because people do not speak in rhyme without premeditation. D. He thinks it makes plays overly long and boring.

6. In the context of “An Essay of Dramatic Poesy,” what did “Nature” primarily refer to during the Augustan age?

A. The wild, untamed wilderness. B. Supernatural elements and mythical creatures. C. The (supposedly) universal experience of human nature and new understandings derived from scientific discovery. D. Emotional spontaneity and unbridled imagination.

7. Which of the following best illustrates a perceived contradiction in Dryden’s (through Neander’s) philosophy within the essay?

A. His consistent praise of French theater, despite ostensibly defending English theater. B. His defense of tragicomedy and “messy” English plots that break the rules, while also valuing adherence to rules in other contexts or for other playwrights like Jonson. C. His argument that all plays should exclusively focus on historical events. D. His belief that poets should avoid wit in their writing. Submit Answers

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ovrewhelmed

Feeling overwhelmed?You don’t need a life overhaul.You just need to reset. I just needed to get back to the basics.→ I fixed my sleep.→ I started eating at the same times every day.→ I stuck to one routine, even on weekends.Just consistency.Don’t overthink it.Your joy is buried under chaos.Clear that first.

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Different hats

Everyone talks about wearing different hats.But most people have no idea how many hats it really takes.Especially if you’re building something from scratch.→ The writing hat. You need to clarify your ideas.→ The annotation hat. You need to label your content so machines — and humans — understand it.→ The editing hat. You need to cut ruthlessly, even when it hurts.→ The marketing hat. You need to position, package, and push — even when you’re tired of your own message.And here’s the truth no one wants to say:You need both art and science to win.The art is what makes it feel human.The science is what makes it repeatable.If you’re only doing one, you’re falling behind.Because this game rewards hybrids.Not specialists.

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Do you have goals?

I meet many students and I ask them all the same question.

Do you have goals?

Nope. 99 % don’t have any goals.

Some say they have, but when I ask if they have a written goal.

Nope, they don’t.

How can everyone achieve a goal if it is not written down, planned, and executed?

Who are we kidding?

Life is unpredictable. But a goal is like a North Star. Gives us purpose.

If goals are not set, then chances are you are working for someone who has clear goals.

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Repetition isn’t boring … it’s branding.

Repetition isn’t boring … it’s branding.

Think about your favourite song:

First listen? Interesting.

Second? Familiar.

Third? It’s stuck in your head.

By the fourth time, you’re hooked.

That’s the power of repetition.

The more often someone sees your ad, your content, or your brand.

The more familiar it becomes.

And familiarity breeds trust.

Whatever you’re selling, keep showing up.

Again and again.

When the unfamiliar becomes familiar — you win.

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Creators Post

Most creators post here.

Some post on Instagram.
Some post on Substack.
Some post on LinkedIn.

(All of them are borrowed land.)

Your account can be banned.
Your content can be throttled.
Your reach can vanish overnight.

So…

If you’re serious about your legacy → build your website.

That’s the only place you own your space.
That’s the only place you control the archive.
That’s the only place your story lives forever.

Start on LinkedIn if you must.
Grow on Instagram and Substack too.

But don’t stop there.

Build your own site.

Don’t be short-sighted → see the big picture.

Repost this for someone who’s only building on borrowed land.

P.S. Have you ever lost access to a platform you built for years? Comment below.

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