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allegory

the expression of truths or generalizations about human existence by means of symbolic fictional figures and their actions

assonance

repetition of vowel sounds in unrhymed, stressed syllables

alliteration

repetition of initial consonant sounds in accented syllables

epic

a long narrative poem, sometimes developed orally, that celebrates the deeds of a legendary or heroic figure

legendary hero

a larger than life character whose accomplishments are celebrated in traditional tales

kenning

two-word poetic renaming of people, places, and things

caesura

rhythmic breaks in the middle of lines, where the reciter could pause for breath

lament

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

which of the following is not one of the countries that British literature comes from?EnglandScotlandItalyNorthern Ireland

Italy

Why did English spread around the world?The language was easiest to learn, so many countries adopted it.Britain was a colonial power, so its use spread to its many colonies.The British had the most money and influence, so they used their resources to print copies of their language for other countries.When invaders came to Great Britain, they learned the new language and liked it, so they took it back to their home countries.

Britain was a colonial power, so its use to spread to its many colonies

When was the Anglo-Saxon time period?0-449 AD450-1100 AD1066-1499 AD1499-1600 AD

450-1100 AD

Which of the following is not true about Anglo Saxon culture?it was a warrior culturethere was a strong sense of communitywomen were treated fairly and equallythere was a mix of Christian and pagan beliefs

women were treated fairly and equally

Which of the following is not true about Bede?He entered the Monastery of St. Peter at age seven.He introduced the practice of dating events from the birth of Christ.He wrote about grammar, science, history, and the lives of saints.He traveled widely, learning about the world around him.

He traveled widely, learning about the world around him

Who spoke to King Edwin and tried to convert him to Christianity?PaulinasCoifiPope Gregory ISt Bede the Venerable

Paulinas

One of King Edwin's chief men presented an allegory to the king comparing life toswift flowing river rapids running through a forestthe swift flight of a sparrow through a rooma herd of deer galloping through a thicketan ant, slowly but steadily, making his way across the floor

the swift flight of a sparrow through a room

In his dream one night, Caedmon saw a figure who instructed him to sing aboutNatureDeathFaithCreation

creation

What is the earliest Old English poem in existence?The Conversion of King EdwinThe SeafarerCaedmons HymnThe Wife's Lament

Caedmon's Hymn

What is a similarity between "The Story of Caedmon" and "The Conversion of King Edwin?"Both passages were written by King EdwinBoth passages were written to entertain people during this boring, pathetic time period.Both passages are non fiction accounts about the beginning of the British churchBoth passages contain kennings and caesuras.

Both are non fiction accounts about the beginning of the British church

"The Seafarer," "The Wanderer," and "The Wife's Lament" were all discovered where first?In the ScopsIn the BibleIn the Ecclesiastical History of the English PeopleIn the Exeter Book

In the Exeter Book

Why did the speaker in "The Wanderer" leave his home?His lord died.His wife died.He was a coward in battle.he wanted to go to sea.

His lord died

In another translate of "The Wanderer" the translator wrote "So spoke the earth walker" instead of "Thus saith the wanderer." What is "earth-walker" an example of?An elegyA caesuraA kenningAlliteration

A kenning

"Thus spoke the sage in solitude pondering" contains an example ofA kenningA caesuraAlliterationBoth a caesura and alliteration

Both a caesura and alliteration

The first part of "The Seafarer" is the story ofA man's life on seaA sailors conversion to ChristianityAn exile's lament for his countryAn ocean storm off the coast of England

A man's life on sea

What is the speakers final message in The Seafarer?life at sea is a great experiencelife at sea is a horrible experiencethose faithful to God will be rewardedthe glories of earth are past

those faithful to God will be rewarded

In The Wife's Lament, the wife assumes her husband is nowon an exciting adventure and does not think of heron his way home for reconciliationmarried to someone elsemelancholy, as she is

melancholy, as she is

What initiated the wife's exile in "The Wife's Lament"?Her husbands long absenceA plot by her husbands kinsmenHer traveling in spite of her husbands wishesThe lord of the region issuing a formal decree

A plot by her husband's kinsmen

How do you know that Beowulf is an honorable man?He is willing to risk his life in order to earn fame by killing GrendelHe is known as a follower and cousin of HiglacHis father was the great Edgetho, a famous warrier.He refuses to use a sword to fight Grendel because Grendel has none

He refuses to use a sword to fight Grendel because Grendel has none

To what does the poet give credit for Beowulf's victory over Grendel's mother?God's judgementBeowulf's kindnessGood luckBeowulf's powerful grip

God's judgement

Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon becauseBeowulf is too old and sick to fightIt will increase Beowulf's chance of victoryThen Beowulf's comrades can claim the monster's treasureIn the past they had promised to repay Beowulf's kindness with their lives

In the past they had promised to repay Beowulf's kindness with their lives

Why does Beowulf want a tower built for him?To remind people of his life and famous deedsTo warn people not to make war on GeatlandTo serve as a landmark for lost sailorsTo protect the treasure that came from the dragon's tower

to remind people of his life and famous deeds

true or false:Anglo-Saxon lyrics have lines with regular rhythms, usually with four strong beats

true

true or false:"The Conversion of King Edwin" is considered a miracle tale

false

true or false:Beowulf was orginally told orally

true

true or false:The Exeter Book was compiled by Monks between A.D. 871 and 899

true

medieval romance

an adventure tale of knights and chivalry, in which the code of ideal knightly behavior is stressed

frame story

a story set within a story, narrative, or movie, told by the main or the supporting character

exemplum

a short anecdote or story that illustrates a particular moral point

indirect characterization

shows things that reveal the personality of a character

direct characterization

tells the audience what the personality of the character is

STEAL

Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks

When was the Medieval Time Period?449-10661066-14851485-16251625-1660

1066-1485

Who was known as the father of English poetry?ChaucerShakespeareHomerTennyson

Chaucer

How many of The Canterbury Tales projected 120 tales were completed?8122024

24

According to the Prologue, how many tales will each pilgrim tell on the journey?two going there and two coming backas many as they wishone going there and one coming backone for the entire trip

two going there and two coming back

What was the purpose of the trip in The Canterbury Tales?to stay at the Tabardto go on a pilgrimageto meet other peopleto tell and enjoy stories

to go on a pilgrimage

Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in Medieval Europe?The friarsThe knightsThe merchantsThe nuns

The knights

What do the following lines suggest about the woman from Bath?"In all the parish not a dame dared stir/Towards the altar steps in front of her"
She is a religious fanaticShe abhors the Christian churchShe is selfish and arrogantShe disdains the company of women

She is selfish and arrogant

this person had a golden brooch which was engraved with the words "Amor vincit omnia" which means love conquers all

The Nun

This person had an ulcer on his/her knee

The cook

By his bed/ He preferred having 20 books in red/and black, of Aristotles philosophy

Oxford Cleric

He would heave any door off hinge and post/ or take a run and break it with his head

Miller

This noble example to sheep he gave/ FIrst following the word before he taught it

Parson

"He was an honest worker, good and true,/ Living in peace and perfect charity..."

Plowman

In the Wife of Bath's Tale, why was the knight originally condemned to die?He insulted the queenhe was a cowardhe attacked a maidenhe disobeyed the King's Order

he attacked a maiden

What question does the queen ask the knight in The Wife of Bath's Tale?Why do men and women not agree on their roles?What do women desire over everything?Can a women keep a secret?What must a man do to earn a woman's love?

What do women desire over everything?

What question does the old woman ask the knight after they are married in The WIfe of Bath's Tale?Do you want me to be young and poor or old and wealthy?Why do men want young, wealthy wives instead of older wives?Do you want me to be young and faithless or old and faithful?Do you want me to be young and rule our marriage or old and obedient?

Do you want me to be young and faithless or old and faithful?

The moral of "The Pardoner's Tale" isfriends should never be trustedgreed is the source of evila promise is a promiseold men are unreliable

greed is the source of evil

How do two of the rioters decide to increase their share of the gold?poison the other rioter upon his returnstab the other rioter upon his returnturn the third rioter in to the priestfind the original owner of the gold and rob him for more

stab the other rioter upon his return

When "The Pardoner's Tale" opens, what has caused Death to stalk the land?a terrible floodan outbreak of plaguea riotgreed

an outbreak of plague

Who wrote Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?The Pearl PoetSir Thomas MaloryMargaret PastonGeoffrey Chaucer

The Pearl Poet

In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, why does SIr Gawain volunteer to fight the Green Knight?he wants to protect the honor of his king and fellow nightshe wants to settle an old dispute he was with Green Knighthe wants to protect the queenhe wants to prove that the Green Knight is not real

he wants to protect the honor of his king and fellow nights

What does the Green Knight hold in his hand when he first enters Arthur's court?a green girdlehis heada holly brancha shield and sharp spear

a holly branch

What do Gawain and the lord of the castle agree to do for three days?They will pray to the Virgin Mary at sunrise and sunset together.They will share their winnings at the end of each day.They will exchange weaponryThey will share a nightly repast.

They will share their winnings at the end of each day

Who compiled the legends of "Morte d'Arthur?"The Diamond PoetMarie BorroffSir Thomas MaloryMargaret Paston

Sir Thomas Malory

What happened that caused the battle to begin when Mordred and King Arthur had called a truce?A soldier cut off another soldier's earAn adder bit a knight's footMordred blew his trumpetA dog came in and started barking

An adder bit a knight's foot

Which of the following parts of "Morte d'Arthur" involves an element of the supernatural?King Arthur's campaign against Sir LancelotThe death of Sir Lucan the ButlerSir Bedivere's decision to stay with the hermitThe catching of King Arthur's sword

The catching of King Arthur's sword

Which of the following is not one of the instances of the rule of 3 that happens in Morte d'Arthur?Arthur asks Sir Bedivere to throw his sword into the lake 3 timesThe arm that comes out of the water shakes the sword 3 timesSir Gawain appeared 3 times in King Arthur's dreams to warn him about MordredThere were 3 queens on the ship that took King Arthur away

Sir Gawain appeared 3 times in King Arthur's dreams to warn him about Mordred

When were Margaret Paston's letters written?1465 and 14671565 and 15671650 and 16521770 and 1772

1465 and 1467

Margaret Paston's letters are examples ofPrimary sourcesSecondary sourcesBalladsLegends

Primary sources

Which of the following is not true about folk ballads?They were normally written in six line stanzasThey often contained dialogueThey were originally meant to be sungThey reveal much about the culture from which they originated.

they were normally written in six line stanzas

In the following lines from "Twa Corbies" what is are the words "fail dyke" and "wot" examples of?slangdialectoxymoronsslant rhymes

dialect

Which characteristic of Shakespearean sonnets is found in Sonnets 29, 106, 116, and 130?

a conclusion in the final 2 lines

What is the theme of sonnet 29?

The memory of the speaker's beloved makes up for all of life's troubles

How do the speaker's feelings change between the beginning and the end of Sonnet 29?

they change from hopeless to thankful

What is the speaker's problem that is revealed in the three quatrains of Sonnet 29?

he is absorbed in feelings of self pity

In "Sonnet 106," Shakespeare talks about his beloved's beauty. What does he mean when he says we "lack tongues to praise"?

We do not have the skill to describe her beauty.

How does the sonnet form affect the content of the poem?

It shortens ideas so they fit in four-line quatrains

Where does the rhymed couplet appear in Shakespearean sonnets?

in the final two lines of the poem

How does Shakespeare describe love in Sonnet 116?

Love is eternal

What does the speaker mean in Sonnet 116 in these final lines?If this be error, and upon me prove,/ I never writ, nor no man ever loved

If you think I am mistaken in this, then you also won't believe that I am a writer or that men fall in love

Which lines rhyme in each Shakespearean sonnet?

lines 1 and 3; lines 2 and 4

What is the tone of Sonnet 130?

humorous and realistic

Who is the speaker in Marlowe's poem, and who does he address?

The speaker is a shepherd and he is addressing a shepherdess

What basic request does the speaker of Marlowe's poem make of the person he addresses?

come live with him in the country and be his love

How would you describe the portrait the speaker paints of country living?

Simple, beautiful, easy, etc.

Why is SIr Walter Raleigh's poem not considered pastoral poetry?

the narrator is not a shepherd, and it is not talking about the benefits of a pastoral life

Both the letters and the ballads in this selection reveal info about medieval life, but only the letter...

reveals the author's thoughts and feelings

Margaret Paston's letters reveal that...

The Duke of Suffolk arrested people who helped defend the Paston's property

In Margaret Paston's letter to her son, she appeals to him to

organize the defense of Caister

In the ballad "Lord Randall," Lord Randall's mother realizes that her son has been poisoned when he tells her that

his dogs became swollen and died

Which of the following ideas is central to the meaning of "The Twa Corbies?"

the importance of companions

Which elements of a ballad are present in "The Twa Corbies?"

dialogue and rhyme

Which of the following best summarizes the theme of "Get Up and Bar the Door?"

people's pettiness

In "Get Up and Bar the Door," variations of the line "get up and bar the door" in that ballad almost act as a \_____

refrain

In "Barbara Allan" from Barbara Allen's reaction to the death of John Graeme, the reader can infer that she feels an enormous sense of

remorse

In "Barbara Allan" which of the following actions performed by Barbara Allan makes clear her intentions at the end of the ballad?

requesting that a narrow bed be made

What is the basic form of a sonnet?

fourteen lines

In Spenser's Sonnet 1, the speaker says the pages in his love's hands are "Like captives trembling at the victor's sight." What theme does this line support?

The speaker is a hopeless captive at the mercy of his love

In Spenser's Sonnet 75, the speaker writes his love's name in the sand. What is his main message to his love in this poem?

His poem will make their love immortal

What are the "leaves" in these lines from Spenser's Sonnet 1?Happy ye leaves when as those lily hands,/ which hold my life in their dead doing might,/ Shall handle you

the pages containing the speaker's poems