(n.) a principal idea, feature, theme, or element; a repeated or dominant figure in a design
What is motif?
100
If you were trying to calm or pacify someone in order to lessen or relieve their situation, what word would you be performing?
What is allay?
100
He is the author of The Canterbury Tales and buried at Westminster Abbey in Poet's Corner.
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer
100
The argument of your paper.
What is a thesis statement?
100
The author of the novel.
Who is Jane Austen?
200
(n.) a new convert, beginner, novice
What is a neophyte?
200
This word is a noun. It is defined as a circle of acquaintances; close-knit, often exclusive group of people with a common interest.
What is coterie?
200
Chaucer used physical characteristics, personal tales, and interactions to create a pivotal component to his tales.
What are the pilgrims (characters)
200
Author’s Last Name, First Name. Book Title.
City of Publication: Publisher Name, copyright date.
What is a one authored book?
200
The novel was first entitled this and rejected, but was later given its current title and published.
What is First Impressions?
300
This words antonyms include noninvolvement and innocence.
What is complicity?
300
The following synonyms go with this word: cast off, discard, dump, junk, abandon.
What is jettison?
300
The pilgrims meet at this place.
What is the Tabard Inn?
300
These are used to prove research and give credit to an author.
What are parenthetical notations?
300
He is often epitomized as the perfect man. For Elizabeth he most certainly was that man!
Who is Mr. Darcy?
400
If you were looking for a a synonym for this word, you might use the following: figure, figurine, likeness.
What is effigy?
400
If something is important, significant, huge, or gigantic, then it is NOT ________________.
What is picayune?
400
The host proposes that each traveler tell 2 tales on the way to Canterbury and 2 on the way home. There is a reward for the traveler with the best story.
What is a supper paid by all the others.
400
They help to guide the research and eventually formulate a thesis statement.
What are essential questions?
400
She was a woman full of prejudice and pride. She confronted Elizabeth with disdain at the thought that she would dare to marry Darcy!
Who is Lady Catherine?
500
This word is a noun that means keenness in observing and understanding.
What is perspicacity?
500
Ebeneezer Scrooge is probably the best known people-hater, or _________________.
What is misanthrope?
500
Chanticleer, in "The Nun's Priest's Tale," has a nightmare about "a sort of hound that tried or seemed at least to try to seize..." him.
What is a fox
500
When outlining, a major subtopic uses these.
What are Roman numerals?
500
Love, class, and reputation are three examples of this literary device.