Midterm Review Flashcards
What two religions does Beowulf combine?
Christianity and Paganism
What book did King James I write?
“Daemonologie”
Who does Lady Macbeth say is buried in her famous ‘Damned Spot’ monologue?
Banquo
What are the four types of character conflict?
1.) Character vs. character
2.) Character vs. self
3.) Character vs. society
4.) Character vs. nature
In biblical allusion, Grendel is described as a descendent of Cain. What does Cain represent?
Pure evil
What is a hook?
A hook is a anecdote (such as a statistic or fact), a rhetorical question, or an otherwise attention grabbing sentence designed to captivate the desired audience for a piece of writing.
What is an epic poem?
An episodic narrative poem typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces, gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants.
What is an allusion?
A reference to widely known popular culture such as the bible, current events, or other texts.
Define: simile
A comparison using like or as
The oldest surviving piece of literature in the English language
Beowulf
