genres of Anglo-American literature

Question 1

What is a Epic?

Answer 1

long narrative poem that recounts the adventures and the triumph of a hero

Question 2

What is Lyric poetry?

Answer 2

poetry;like sonnets;that expresses personal sentiments

Question 3

What is a Pastoral poem?

Answer 3

poem that depicts the rural life

Question 4

What is Comedy of manners?

Answer 4

comedy that satirizes a special group in society

Question 5

What is Satire?

Answer 5

text that uses humor to attack a social issue

Question 6

What is Gothic fiction?

Answer 6

features grotesque;gloomy; and mysterious settings

Question 7

What is Heroic poetry?

Answer 7

narrative verse that is elevated in mood and uses a dignified;dramatic;and formal style to describe the deeds of aristocratic warriors and rulers

Question 8

What are Political documents?

Answer 8

involved in; or relating to government policy-making as distinguished from administration or law

Question 9

What are Religious poems?

Answer 9

any poetry that contains Cristian teachings; theme or reference