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5924934227What is an epic?Long narrative poem recounting heroic deeds0
5924934228How does Beowulf represent an epic hero?He performed heroic deeds1
5924934229What is the theme of the poem?Loyalty2
5924934230What is the purpose of the prologue?To introduce the characters3
5924934231Theme of the Prologue?Variety of human nature4
5924934232Define direct and indirect characterizationDirect characterization -the author tells us the characteristics Indirect characterization - the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through speech and actions5
5924934233Which of chanticleers character traits almost lose to his demise?Pride6
5924934234What is the moral of the nuns priests tale?Never trust a flatterer7
5924934235What is ironic about the exemplum that is told by the pardoner of the three riotersThe pardoners sold pardons. The pardoner also preaches that money is the root of all evil8
5924934236What is the theme of the pardoners tale?Greed is the root of all evil9
5924934237Define subjective caseThe pronoun is the subject of the sentence10
5924934238Define objective caseThe pronoun either receives the action of the verb or as a part of a pre-positional phrase11
5924934239EntreatedTo ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something12
5924934240ProdigalA person who spends money in a reckless way13
5924934241RighteousnessMorally right or justifiable14
5924934242TransgressedInfringe or go beyond the bounds of a moral principle15
5924934243StatureA person's natural height16
5924934244AnalogiesComparison between two things typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification17
5924934245MetaphorFigure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable18
5924934246NarrativeA speech or written account of connected events19
5924934247ParableStory in prose or verse which illustrates one or more instructive lessons or principles20
5924934248PsalmSacred song or hymn21
5924934249SermonTalk on a moral or religious subject22
5924934250ClimaxPoint of highest tension or turning point23
5924934251Comic reliefInclusion of a humorous character seen witty dialogue through to relieve tension24
5924934252Internal conflictConflict character has with them self25
5924934253Extertal conflictConflict character has with things externally26
5924934254Dramatic ironyObvious audience but not to character itself27
5924934255Elizabethan dramaTheater of England between 1562 to 1642, plays of Shakespeare etc.28
5924934256ImageryPainting a picture with words29
5924934257How did The Elizabethan period change represent a change in English dramaBefore Elizabeth, drama was religious- about god not about people drama became more about nature and people30
5924934258What is Macbeth's character flaw?He is hungry for power31
5924934259What would be like if you were watching a play at the globe theater back in Shakespeare's day?There were barely any props or sets and therefore playwrights used imagery.32
5924934260For what reason did Shakespeare probably choose to write the drama in blank verse?It made it more realistic33
5924934261Unrhymed iambic pentameter is also called?Blank verse34
5924934262Macbeths guilt causing him to imagine to see Banquos ghost at the banquet is an example of what type of conflict?Internal35
5924934263A major purpose of act for is to foreshadow what events?Apparitions36
5924934264In Elizabeth in theater ______________ was especially important because there were no elaborate special-effects lighting or sets.Imagery37
5924934265What is the main message of act five scene one which includes Lady McBeth's sleepwalking?A guilty conscious is not easily mended38
5924934266Why does lady Macbeth kill herself?She went insane and she was guilty39
5924934267At the end of the play how does Macbeth scourging battle affect the reader?It brings the reader full-circle returning to his noble character40
5924934268What is the message of holy sonnet 10?Death be not proud41
5924934269What is the subject of John Donne's song?Love and death42
5924934270What is the theme of the poem meditation 17?Mortality we all face the same fate43
5924934271FortnightTwo weeks44
5924934272TradeA skilled job45
5924934273A hack chaiseTaxi46
5924934274EntailedInvolves something as a necessary part of a sequence47
5924934275ApothecaryPreparer and seller of medicine48
5924934276VulgarLacking good taste49
5924934277EfficacyAbility to produce an intended result50
5924934278PanegyricPublic speech published text on something51
5924934279LaudableDeserving praise52
5924934280CeleritySwiftness of moving53
5924934281ExpostulationTo reason with someone against something that person has done or intended to do54
5924934283FelicityIntense happiness55
5924978148AugmentTo make something greater by adding to it56
5924978149AvouchesAffirm and assert57
5924978150CommissionAnd instruction command or duty given to a person or group58
5924978151ClamorousLoud and confused noise59
5924978152JudiciousHaving a showing or done with good judgment60
5924978153ReparationThe making of ammends for a wrong one has done by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.61
5924978154SovereignA supreme ruler especially a monarch62
5924978155TimorousShowing or suffering from nervousness fear or lack of confidence63
5924978156JocundCheerful and lighthearted64

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