9 березня. День народження Тараса Григоровича Шевченка

Шевченко залишив по собі величезну творчу спадщину й Україна вшановує визначного поета, художника та мислителя. Незламність духу й невпинна боротьба за свободу, заповнюють рядки творів Тараса Шевченка, які відомі у всьому світі.

Слово дня: “ПОЕЗІЯ" -  твори, написані віршами, ритмізованою мовою.

Поезія українських авторів найкраща у світі.

The word of the day:  exile (noun) /ˈɛksaɪl/

Meaning: the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political reasons.

Example: Shevchenko experienced exile for his political views but continued to write.

 Your MINI-TASK is to do the quiz.

Taras Shevchenko’s Birthday Quiz

1. In which century did Taras Shevchenko live?

   a) 18th century

   b) 19th century

   c) 20th century

   d) 21st century
   
   

2. What language did Taras Shevchenko primarily use in his literary works?

   a) Italian

   b) Polish

   c) Ukrainian

   d) Belarusian
   
   

3. Taras Shevchenko's most famous work is a collection of poems titled:

   a) "War and Peace"

   b) "Eugene Onegin"

   c) "Kobzar"

   d) "Crime and Punishment"
   
   

4. Taras Shevchenko was born in:

   a) A noble family

   b) A wealthy merchant family

   c) A clergy family

   d) Serfdom
   
   

5. Shevchenko's artistic works often focused on themes of:

   a) Nature and landscapes

   b) Political oppression and social injustice

   c) Romantic love

   d) Mythology and folklore
   
   

6. In addition to being a poet, Shevchenko was also known for his skills in which artistic field?

   a) Sculpture

   b) Music composition

   c) Painting

   d) Playwriting
   
   

7. Which important Ukrainian cultural institution is named after Taras Shevchenko?

   a) University

   b) Museum of History

   c) Opera House

   d) Theater
   
   

8. In his youth, Shevchenko was associated with a group of Ukrainian intellectuals and writers known as:

   a) The Decembrists

   b) The Romantics

   c) The Parnassians

   d) The Neoclassicists
   
   

9. What event in Shevchenko's life is considered a turning point that influenced his political views and activism?

   a) His travels in Western Europe

   b) His time spent in the military

   c) His release from serfdom

   d) His meeting with Leo Tolstoy
   
   

10. Shevchenko's poem "Testament" is considered one of his most powerful works, expressing his hopes and visions for the future of Ukraine. How many languages was it translated into?

    a) 150

    b) 50

    c) 100

    d) 200