English Macbeth Final

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

Rebirth

What invention helped spread ideas and information during the Renaissance?

The printing press

Where did the Renaissance begin?

Italy

What major philosophical movement characterized the Renaissance?

Humanism

What is one key difference between Medieval and Renaissance views on life?

Renaissance accepted living for life's sake, while Medieval focused on getting to Heaven.

Who wrote 'The Faerie Queene'?

Edmund Spenser

What is a key characteristic of Edmund Spenser's poetry?

It often included allegory, particularly of good and evil.

What rhyme scheme did Shakespeare use in his sonnets?

ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, GG

What is the term for a turn in poetry?

Volta

What type of foot is characterized by an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable?

Iamb

What is the rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan Sonnet?

ABBA ABBA for the octave, followed by varying rhymes for the sestet.

What is the term for when a character speaks at length to another character?

Monologue

What is the main theme of Shakespeare's tragedies?

The downfall of the protagonist due to their own flaws.

What was the significance of the Globe Theatre?

It was one of the most famous theaters associated with Shakespeare.

What is the curse associated with saying 'Macbeth' in a theater?

Something will go horribly wrong.

Who was Sir Philip Sidney?

A courtier, scholar, poet, and soldier, seen as a 'Renaissance Man.'

What is 'Astrophel and Stella'?

The first great sonnet sequence in English by Sir Philip Sidney.

What major historical event influenced Shakespeare's writing?

King James I's obsession with witchcraft.

What does scansion involve in poetry?

Analyzing the metrical pattern of a poem.

What did Shakespeare's sonnets often explore?

Themes of love, beauty, politics, and mortality.

What literary device is used to invoke pity, fear, or awe in a tragedy?

Tragic Hero.

What was an important change in the portrayal of love during the Renaissance?

Writers began to explore real love and relationships, moving away from the idea of courtly love.

What is a soliloquy?

A speech a character makes to themselves, often unheard by others, revealing internal thoughts.

What is the difference between a comedy and tragedy in drama?

Comedies end happily, while tragedies typically end with the downfall of the protagonist.

Who was married to Anne Hathaway?

William Shakespeare.

What is a 'Chorus' in a play?

A group that speaks simultaneously to connect scenes and convey community thoughts.