3.3.2.1: Pre-1900 Texts

• Pre-1900 texts include classic works from authors such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, and the Brontë sisters
• The Renaissance emphasized human potential and explored morality in dramatic forms
• What is a common theme in pre-1900 texts regarding social issues?

  Critiques of class structures
• Which author's novels often critique social injustice, as exemplified by Charles Dickens?

  Charles Dickens
• What are three key literary devices commonly found in pre-1900 texts?

  Formal language, symbolism, structured narratives
• Match the literary device with its description:

  Formal Language ↔️ Complex vocabulary and elevated sentence structures

  Symbolism ↔️ Use of objects to represent abstract ideas

  Narrative Structure ↔️ Adherence to traditional plot structures
• Critiques of class structures and social injustice are common in the novels of Dickens
• Pre-1900 texts were published before the year 1900
• Victorian novels often explored social issues and personal narratives during the 19th century.


  True
• Gothic literature, popular in the 18th century, introduces dark and supernatural elements


  True
• Social issues, such as class structures and gender roles, are common themes in pre-1900 literature


  True
• Match the literary device with its description:

  Formal Language ↔️ Complex vocabulary and sentence structures

  Symbolism ↔️ Use of objects to represent ideas

  Structured Narrative ↔️ Traditional plot and literary forms
• Charles Dickens' novels, such as *Great Expectations*, critique social injustice and class structures
• Charles Dickens uses vivid symbolism in his structured plots to critique social injustice


  True
• The Victorian era was one of the historical periods that influenced pre-1900 literature


  True
• Pre-1900 texts often exhibit more traditional, formal, and structured literary styles
• What type of language is commonly used in pre-1900 texts?

  Formal and complex
• Which authors are considered key figures in pre-1900 literature?

  Jane Austen, Charles Dickens
• What are the key themes and styles of the Renaissance period in literature?

  Human potential, morality
• Victorian novels often explore social issues and personal narratives
• Studying pre-1900 texts is an important part of the AQA A-Level English Literature course.


  True
• Which historical event influenced the literature of the 17th century?

  English Civil War
• Pre-1900 texts often use more formal language and structured narratives compared to post-1900 works.


  True
• Morality in pre-1900 texts is frequently examined in the plays of Shakespeare
• Formal language in pre-1900 texts involves complex vocabulary and elevated sentence structures
• What reflects the historical and cultural contexts that shaped pre-1900 literature?

  Thematic and stylistic elements
• What is the defining characteristic of pre-1900 texts in terms of publication year?

  Published before 1900
• Post-1900 literary styles are more diverse, experimental, and innovative than pre-1900 styles.

  True
• Arrange the historical periods of the pre-1900 era in chronological order:

  1️⃣ Renaissance

  2️⃣ 17th Century

  3️⃣ 18th Century

  4️⃣ 19th Century
• What are the key themes and styles of the Renaissance period in literature?

  Humanism, Early English Drama
• What does Romanticism value in literature?

  Emotions and nature
• Pre-1900 texts use more diverse symbolism than post-1900 texts

  False
• William Shakespeare's plays examine morality and the human condition through complex, formal language

  True
• Why is studying pre-1900 texts important for A-Level English Literature?

  To understand literary evolution
• What is a key criterion for selecting pre-1900 texts for independent critical study?

  Time period
• Pre-1900 texts frequently focus on contemporary or abstract themes.

  False
• Understanding the historical and literary context of the pre-1900 era can provide valuable insights
• Pre-1900 texts often explore contemporary, personal, and abstract themes.

  False
• Order the following pre-1900 literary periods chronologically:

  1️⃣ Renaissance

  2️⃣ 17th Century

  3️⃣ 18th Century

  4️⃣ 19th Century
• Match the pre-1900 literary themes with their descriptions:

  Social Issues ↔️ Critiques of class structures

  Morality ↔️ Examinations of right and wrong

  Human Nature ↔️ Investigations of human complexities