Unit 1&2 English 4

Whats one way “literature and place” are connected.

The sea

For example

king arthur

True or false

the writer for beowulf is a well known writer of the medieval period

True or false

doctors were the wealthiest class during the middle ages

What happens in a mead hall?

A mead hall is a social place for people to meet and eat at.

Whats one theme of the Seafarer.

memory and reminiscence

The root word for solace is sol, sol is taken from the Latin word solari which means…

It means to consol, comfort, and soothe

What are examples of early folk tale tradition?

Oral tradition that enhances heroes. For example: king arthur. Sir Gwain and the Green Knight.

The exeter book was written in..

975 AD

A kenning is made up of..

Two words

A muse is another word for..

inspiration/illustration

One element for an epic convention..

hero on a quest

What are characteristics of an epic hero?

Supernatural forces involved, Noble at birth, the hero goes on a journey.

True or false: the writer for beowulf is a well known writer of the medieval period.

false

In addition to the narrator how many people were pilgrims going to canterbury?

29

True or false: doctors were the wealthiest class during the middle ages.

false

How many stressed syllables does a heroic couplet have?

five

What years did chaucer likely live?

1343-1400

Thomas a’Becket was murdered in what year?

1170 AD

Who is the first pilgrim described in the canterbury tales?

The Knight

Renaissance means…

Rebirth

Who was the father of Reformation?

Martin Luther

What were the two most important works written during the English Renaissance?

Shakespeare’s Portfolio and the King James Bible.

How many lines does a sonnet have?

14 lines

How many syllables does a line of a sonnet have?

10 per line.

True or False: there is only one type of sonnet.

false

A quatrain has..

4 lines

A couplet has..

2 lines.

True or false: a volta occurs at a rhyming couplet.

true

A sestet has..

6 lines

True or False: an italian sonnet has a rhyming couplet at the end.

false

How many quatrains does an English sonnet have?

3

What does a piano and eight lines of poetry have in common?

An octave

What is the rhyme scheme of a Spenserian Sonnet?

abab+bcbc+cdcd+ee

A syntax is..

Sentence structure.

Shakespeare father became a…

mayor

Shakespeare was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon. What does Avon mean?

River or water

Who was the author of the source material Shakespeare used to write many of his plays?

Hollingshed

What year did shakespeare die?

1616

What was Shakespeares last written play?

The tempest

What was the name of the theater house that Shakespeare co-owned?

The Globe

True or false: A volume of Shakespeare’s plays were published just before he died.

false

What are the three parts in the King James Bible?

psalms, sermons, and parables

Which gives religious, moral, instruction?

sermons

When you here the word narrative, it should remind you of the word…

story

Which literary term likely describes an abstract idea?

Analogy

What year was the King James Bible published?

1611

Who was the King that approved the translation for the King James Bible?

King James I

The Old Testament of the King James Bible was originally written in..

Hebrew

True or false: William Tyndale was executed with arrows for translating the New Testament into English.

False

Define suffix tion.

Used to form nouns meaning “the action of (a verb)” or the “result of (a verb)”

Define allegory.

A story, picture, or or other piece of art that uses symbols to convey a hidden ulterior meaning, typically a moral or political one.

Define humanism.

An approach to life based on reason and our common humanity.

Define metaphor.

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which is not literally applicable.

Define tragedy.

A drama in which a series of events leads to the downfall and eventual death of the main character.

Define comedy.

Full of fun, irony, and dazzling wordplay. A conflict that is solved by the end of a play, the main character doesn't die.

Define aside.

When a character addresses the audience directly for a moment to express truth or reveal a feeling that is not meant to be heard by other characters.

Characteristics of Macbeth.

Brave and heroic
Authoritative
Weak
Guilt
Guilt vs. Ambtition

Characteristics of Lady Macbeth.

Strong
Ruthless
Ambitious

Characteristics of King Duncan.

Virtuous
Benevolent
Farsighted ruler

Characteristics of Macduff

Loyal
Emotional
Vengeful

Characteristics of Banquo.

Kind
Loyal
trustworthy

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 1

Thunder and lightning crash above a Scottish moor. Three haggard old women, the witches, appear out of the storm. In eerie, chanting tones, they make plans to meet again upon the heath, after the battle, to confront Macbeth. As quickly as they arrive, they disappear.

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 2

At a militarycamp, King Duncan is met with a bloody captain.They find that the Thane of Cawdor has committed treason and will be announced dead for it.The King then leaves Macbeth to be Thane and sends Ross and Angus to send the news.

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 3

3 witches enter, they go to Macbeth and tell him his future. When asked further questions the witches vanish. Then Ross and Angus come in to relay the news to Macbeth and Banquo and they find he will be the Thane of Cawdore.

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 4

At the king’s palace, Duncan hears reports of Cawdor’s execution from his son Malcolm, who says that Cawdor died nobly, confessing freely and repenting of his crimes. Macbeth and Banquo enter with Ross and Angus. Duncan thanks the two generals profusely for their heroism in the battle, and they profess their loyalty and gratitude toward Duncan. Duncan announces his intention to name Malcolm the heir to his throne. Macbeth declares his joy but notes to himself that Malcolm now stands between him and the crown. Plans are made for Duncan to dine at Macbeth’s castle that evening, and Macbeth goes on ahead of the royal party to inform his wife of the king’s impending arrival.

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5

Lady Macbeth reading a letter from Macbeth. She then hears that the King will be staying over. Her dark intentions lie to kill the king but Macbeth has internal conflict with it.

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 6

Everyone arrives to Macbeths castle and lady macbeth goes to greet them.

Macbeth Act 1 Scene 7

We see Macbeth struggle internally with the thought of killing the King. He tries to convince lady macbeth to go on with the plan but she refuses and calls him a coward. They plan to kill the king at night while he sleeps but Macbeth stays conflicted.

Act 2 Scene 1

we find Banquo and Feance (son) talking and then Macbeth enters and we find that the King is asleep. Banquo has dreamed of the three sisters. Macbeth speaks about his feelings to kill the king, a bell rings and macbeth is called to kill King Duncan

Act 2 Scene 2 Macbeth

Lady macbeth speaks about getting the guards drunk, and about the murder. Bloody macbeth enters and talks about killing the king and the two guards. Lady macbeth tells him to clean up and then plants the daggers at the crime scene, they are now both covered in blood. There is knocking and they both rush to clean up.

Act 2 Scene 3 Macbeth

Porter(drunken) hears knocking and stumbles to get the door. Macduff and Lenox enter they find that the knocking "awoke" macbeth, macduff and Lennox go to check the king and Macbeth joined. They then find the King dead and they wake everyone.

Act 2 Scene 4 Macbeth

Enter Ross and Old Man speak the bloody deed. Macduff enters and shows suspicion of Macbeth.

Characteristics of the Knight

A valiant and experienced crusader who lives by the code of chivalry.

Characteristics of the Prioress

A woman with impeccable table manners who wears a brooch reading Amor vincit omnia (love conqures all)

characteristics of the Cook

A servant of the craft workers

Characteristics of the Physician

A practitioner of astrology and humorism.

Characteristics of the Wife of Bath

A five-time widow who has traveled throughout the world

Characteristics of the Parson

A benevolent and virtuous town pastor

Characteristics of the Miller

A brawny and profane tradesman who overcharges and steals from his costumers

Characteristics of the Pardoner

A close companion of the summoner who sells indulgences and phony religious relics.