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Which artistic movement is Oscar Wilde known for?
Aestheticism
In which country did Oscar Wilde spend the final years of his life in exile?
France
Where was Oscar Wilde born?
Dublin, Ireland
Which novel is Wilde best known for?
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Why was Wilde imprisoned?
For “gross indecency” because of his homosexual relationships
Where did Wilde write De Profundis?
In prison
How did Wilde die?
Meningitis
In addition to his writing, in what other way did Wilde embody aestheticism?
His fashion
What famous phrase best describes aestheticim?
"art for art's sake"
What genre is the play "The Importance of Being Earnest"?
Comedy
Where did Wilde attend school (name 2 cities)?
Dublin, Oxford
Guess the word based on the following definition: "possessing quick, clever humor; using words in a smart or funny way"
Witty
Oscar Wilde’s novel The Picture of Dorian Gray is about the consequences of a man’s obsession with ....
Beauty and youth
Guess the word based on the following definition: "The use of humor to criticize or mock something, often societal issues."
Satire
Oscar Wilde's literature questions the conventions of which society?
Victorian society
