The ‘Romantic age’ in English Literature started into the publication of-
A
My Last Duchess
B
The Tempest
C
Lyrical Ballads
D
A Tale of Two Cities
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The Romantic Age in English Literature is generally considered to have begun with the publication of Lyrical Ballads in 1798. This collection of poems by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge marked a significant departure from the literary traditions of the previous era, the Neoclassical period. It introduced new themes, styles, and a focus on the individual, nature, and emotion, which became the hallmark of Romanticism.
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Lyrical Ballads is widely regarded as the starting point of the Romantic movement because it emphasized the importance of imagination, emotion, and the natural world, which were central to the Romantic ideology. Wordsworth's preface to the collection also outlined the principles of Romantic poetry, including the use of simple language and a focus on common people, rather than the aristocracy or classical ideals.
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My Last Duchess, though an important poem by Robert Browning, is from the Victorian era, not the Romantic period.
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The Tempest by William Shakespeare belongs to the Elizabethan era, which is far earlier than the Romantic period.
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens is a historical novel set in the French Revolution and was published in the 19th century, but it is not associated with the Romantic movement. It aligns more with the Victorian era's focus on social reform.
Thus, Lyrical Ballads is the correct answer because it directly aligns with the beginning of Romanticism in English literature. The collection introduced a new poetic style and vision, which shaped the course of poetry and literature in the 19th century.
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He played instead of _______ .
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A
having worked
B
working
C
work
D
worked
Instead of
• Complete Sentence:
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English: He played instead of working.
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Bangla: কাজ করার পরিবর্তে সে খেলেছে।
• Grammar Rule:
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"Instead of" একটি preposition।
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Preposition-এর পরে gerund (verb + ing) ব্যবহার করতে হয়।
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অর্থাৎ, preposition (of, in, on, up, for, by, ইত্যাদি)-এর পরে সবসময় verb + ing বসে।
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The old man was tired of walking.
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A grant for studying medicine.
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He gave up playing tennis.
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A famous character, 'Shylock' appeared in-
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A
Much Ado About Nothing
B
The Tempest
C
The Jew of Malta
D
The Merchant of Venice
Shylock and The Merchant of Venice
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Famous Character:
Shylock – a Jewish moneylender, is a central character in William Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice. -
The Merchant of Venice:
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Genre: Comedy (Tragi-comedy)
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Written: 1596–1597
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First Published: 1600 (Quarto edition)
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Plot: Focuses on the contract between Antonio, a Venetian merchant, and Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, and its consequences. The play explores themes of mercy, justice, revenge, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Important Characters:
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Antonio (merchant)
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Shylock (Jewish moneylender)
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Portia (heroine)
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Bassanio
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Jessica (Shylock’s daughter)
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Gratiano
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Prince of Morocco
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Salarino
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Famous Quotations from the Play:
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“All that glisters is not gold.”
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“The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.”
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“It is a wise father that knows his own child.”
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“Love is blind, and lovers cannot see the pretty follies that themselves commit.”
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William Shakespeare (1564–1616):
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Birthplace: Stratford-upon-Avon, England → called Bard of Avon or Swan of Avon.
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Renowned as English national poet, dramatist, and actor.
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Wrote 154 sonnets and 37 plays.
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Co-founded the Globe Theatre in London in 1599.
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Notable Comedies/Tragi-comedies by Shakespeare:
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All’s Well That Ends Well
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As You Like It
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Twelfth Night
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The Merchant of Venice
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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The Tempest
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Shylock remains one of Shakespeare’s most complex and debated characters, embodying themes of justice, prejudice, and human vulnerability.
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She started learning Spanish last month. Here, 'learning' is used as -
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Participle
B
Gerund
C
Linking verb
D
Main verb
She started learning Spanish last month.
Here, 'learning' is used as a Gerund.
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Gerund (verb + ing) একটি verb যা object হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হতে পারে।
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এই বাক্যে started verb-এর object হিসেবে learning ব্যবহার হয়েছে, তাই এটি Gerund।
Gerund:
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Verb+ing যদি একই সাথে Verb এবং Noun এর কাজ করে, তাকে Gerund বলা হয়।
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Noun হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হলে সাধারণত বাংলা অর্থে আ-কার যুক্ত হয়।
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A Gerund is a double part of speech – Noun এবং Verb একত্রিত।
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Gerunds ক্রিয়া প্রকাশ করে না, বরং noun-এর মতো কাজ করে।
Functions of the Gerund:
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As subject:
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Rising early is a good habit.
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As object:
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I like playing Badminton.
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As an object of a preposition:
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The old woman is tired of walking.
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As a complement of a verb:
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Working is earning.
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