English Final SG

What type of poem is Beowulf?

an epic poem

Who wrote the poem Beowulf?

its unknown

When do most scholars believe Beowulf was written?

between the middle of the 7th century and the end of the 10th.

What are the oral traditions of Beowulf?

It was told in a poet form by people called scops that would go into bars and perform.

What is a kenning?

like a nickname, for example “sin-stained demon”

What is a caesura?

a pause dividing each line, such as a comma, to help maintain the rythem of lines.

What is a stock epithet?

Adjectives, for example “swift-footed”

What is a alliteration?

the repetition of constant sounds at the beginning of words.

What is the major theme in Beowulf?

heroism

What are the characteristics of an epic hero?

noble birth, exhibiting character traits, performing courageous acts, performing actions that often determine fate.

Who is the king of the Danes?

Hrothgar

It is believed that Grendel is the offspring of who?

Cain

Grendel caused problems for the Danes for how many years?

12 years

Why couldn’t Grendel harm Hrothgar’s throne?

because it was protected by God.

In the poem, why does Beowulf sail with his chosen companions to Hrothgar’s kingdom?

He sails to defeat Grendel.

Why does Beowulf say he won’t use weapons against Grendel?

Because Grendel doesn’t use weapons, therefore Beowulf wants to have a fair fight by also fighting with just his hands.

How does Grendel’s mother take revenge for her son?

She comes to Herot and kidnapped Hrothgars close friend.

Why does Wiglaf think he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon?

Wiglaf believes that him and his comrades should help Beowulf in this battle because Beowulf chose them to come on the mission and how they shouldn’t return home before slaying the enemy.

How does Beowulf ultimately die?

He dies from the wound he received while the battle with the dragon.

After Beowulf’s death, who takes over as the leader of the Geats?

Wiglaf

In the end, what leads to Beowulf’s downfall?

Beowulfs pride for fame and attention is eventually what leads to his downfall.

What does “False face must hide what the false heart doth know” mean?

That their faces must hide what other do not know.

Lady Macbeth’s plan is to blame Duncan ‘s murder on who?

Laby Macbeths plan was to blame there murder on Duncans guards.

Why did the witches harm the fat lady’s husband?

Because the lady wouldnt share her chestnuts with the witches.

At the beginning of the play, the war was between what two countries? (Macbeth)

Scotland and Norway.

Which character provides comic relief in the play by mentioning that alcohol can sexually turn a man on and off all at the same time?

the porter

What were the predictions given by the witches for Macbeth?

Hail Thane of Glamis, Hail Thane of Cawdor, Hail - will be king.

Who joins Malcolm and Macduff to overthrow Macbeth at the end of the play?

siward join Malcolm and macduff

Where is Duncan killed?

At Macbeths castle

Who discovers Duncan’s body?

Macduff

What does Lady Macduff call her husband?

she calls him a traitor

Who becomes King of Scotland at the end of the play?(macbeth)

Malcolm

Who was “from his mother’s womb, untimely ripped”?

Macduff

Before Macbeth kills Duncan, he hallucinates seeing what?

He sees a dagger

What is the prophecy given to Banquo?

“you will get king, but you yourself will not” (his son will be king but not him)

What are some character traits to describe Lady Macbeth?

ruthless, manipulative, controlling.

Which characters flee Scotland in fear of their own lives?

Duncans sons, Malcolm and Donalbain

Why couldn’t Lady Macbeth kill Duncan herself?

because she said he reminded her too much of her father.

Duncan pushes Macbeth over the edge in Act One by announcing what news?

That malcolm would become king after Duncan.

What character traits can you use to describe Banquo?

kind, brave, loyal

As she reads the letter from her husband, what does Lady Macbeth think of her husband?

she thinks that he is too nice and kind, to ceaze the thrown with murder.

How does Macbeth justify killing the King’s servants?

he says that he is overwhelmed with greif and rage from the kings death.

How many witches total are in the play?

4

Macbeth takes place what country?

Scotland

Who jokes that he is Hell’s gatekeeper?

the porter

Why do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth say that they envy Duncan is Act 3?

because they feel guilty for what they’ve done.

The Gentlewoman’s attitude toward Lady Macbeth in Act 5 seems to be what?

she seems to have a clear sense of concern and worry.

Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his what?

his ambition

When Macbeth is unable to, Lady Macbeth does what after the murder of Duncan?

She takes the daggers back to the room where Duncan was killed.

Who seeks revenge after his family is brutally murdered?

Macduff

Duncan’s sons are immediately suspected of Duncan’s murder because they do what?

because they flee the country after their father is killed.

At the news of his wife’s death, Macbeth reacts how?

he says that he wishes she would’ve died at a different time because he doesn’t have time to mourn.

When Lady Macbeth appears sleepwalking in Act Five, what does she do/say?

Lady Macbeth says things about blood and starts talking about the murders of Duncan, Macduffs wife, and Banquo and starts to try to wash blood off of her hands.

Who said “[Life] is a tale /Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury /Signifying nothing”?

Macbeth

Who is the goddess of witchcraft?

Hecate

Who will never be king, but will be the father of kings?

Banquo

What happens to Lady Macbeth at the end of the play?

she commits suicide

Who attempts to kill Macbeth but ends up being killed by him?

Young Siward attemps to kill macbeth

What is the name of Macbeth’s personal servant?

Seyton

In Act 5 Scene 4, why does Malcolm feel confident?

he feels more confident because he is strategically positioned at Birnam Wood with a large army.

What does Siward report is happening at Macbeth’s castle at the end of Act 5 Scene 7?

That macbeth’s forces are surrendering to fight with Malcolm

Malcolm shows that he will be a good king at the end of the play when he says what?

"I will not be a tyrant, but a just and righteous king"

How does Lady Macbeth try to calm the guests at the banquet after Macbeth hallucinates?

She says that he’s been ill since he was young and that he just needs rest.

Throughout the play, which two things does Macbeth hallucinate seeing, showing his fall into insanity?

A dagger when killing Duncan, and Banqous ghost and the banquet.

Who said “Out, damned spot! Out, I say! One, two. Why, then, ‘tis time to do‘ t. Hell is murky”?

Lady Macbeth

Who said “Tyrant, show thy face! / If thou best slain and with no stroke of mine, / My wife and children’s ghosts will haunt me still”?

Macduff

Who said “A little water clears us of this deed. /How easy is it then”?

Lady Macbeth

Who said “And I, the mistress of your charms/The close contriver of all harms/Was never call'd to bear my part/Or show the glory of our art?”?

The witches

Who said “The devil himself could not pronounce a title/More hateful to mine ear.”?

siward

Who said “Fair is foul and foul is fair”?

The witches

Who said “Come, you spirits /That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, / And fill me from the crown to the topful / Of direst cruelty”?

Lady Macbeth

Alarum within. Enter King (Duncan), Malcolm, Donalbain, Lennox, with Attendants, meeting a bleeding Captain. This phrase is an example of a what?

Stage directions

Macbeth speaking alone onstage about his thoughts/feelings is considered an example of which of the following?

soliloquy

A person delivering a long speech on stage, spoken to other characters or the audience is called what?

monologue

The phrase “Macbeth does murder sleep” is an example of what figurative language term?

personification

The phrase “A heavy summons lies like lead upon me” is an example of what figurative language term?

simile

In the phrase “If you can look into the seeds of time,” “seeds of time” is considered a what?

metaphor

Which of the following literary terms accurately describe when an audience member/reader knows something that a character does not know?

dramatic irony

What are some common themes of Macbeth?

ambition and power, manipulation and control…

The following line is an example of what theme? “Naught's had, all's spent,/Where our desire is got without content?”

dramatic irony

define aside

a whispered comment spoken directly to the audience - unheard by other characters.

define stage directions

italicized comments that identify parts of the setting or the use of props or costumes, which give further information about a character to provide background information.

define a monologe

a long speech spoken by a character to himself, another character, or to the audience.

define a soliloquy

thought spoken aloud by a charcter when he/she is alone, or thinks she is alone-talking to themselves.

define a dialogue

conversation between two or more characters.

define a metaphor

a comparison made between two unlike objects.

define a simile

a comparison between two unlike objects using the words “like” or “as”

define personification

giving human qualities or characteristics to non-human objects.

defien hyperbole

truth exaggerated for humor or emphasis.

define dramatic irony

audience or the reader is aware of something that a character does not know.