Reading Guide Key Terms Flashcards
Define an Epic.
long narrative poem, characters of high position in a series of adventures, central figure- heroic.
What is Primary epic poetry?
Heroic deeds- written so that the deeds won’t be forgotten. It records historical events and deals with the real world, may add glamour
What is Secondary epic poetry?
Heroic legend or more abstract themes than primary epics. Poet’s interpretation or recreation of legend or theme.
Define atoning.
Make amends or repatriation.
What is a fallible wife?
A wife who is capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Define co-equal.
Having the same rank or importance.
Define Co-eternal.
Existing with something else eternally.
Define Doctrine.
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
Define Vindictiveness
Having a strong desire to get back at someone.
Define Male supremacy.
The belief that men are the dominant gender and should rule and control society (patriarchy).
Define self-recrimination.
The act of blaming or accusing oneself.
Define trope.
A significant or recurrent theme; a motif.
Define Orthodoxy.
The authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine or practise.
What is Milton’s unholy Trinity?
Death, sin and Satan
define vindictive.
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
Define conjugal.
Relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.
What does Evocatively mean?
Using words to remind you of past experiences (Milton’s past sight).
What is a quote about smell?
“Flowering odours”
What does dramatic irony mean?
Irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama- understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.
Define Voluble.
Means both rolling and talkative, a kind of physical eloquence very well suited to a snake.
What is an Epic simile?
A detailed comparison in the form of a simile that are many lines in length.
What is the “avowed” aim of PL?
To justify the ways of God to man.
What are Milton’s 3 Ps
Puritan, protestant and presbyterian.
