Poetry
Web of Will; Self-chosen Snare
What is alliteration?
This characteristic of OE poetry is a metaphorical compound word or phrase substituted for a noun.
What is a kenning?
The dawn at the end of Cry, The Beloved Country is an example of this literary element.
What is a symbol?
A loan, a pound of flesh, a court scene
What is the bond plot?
"Of Man's first disobedience" describes this element of an argument.
What is the topic?
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What is a Shakespearean rhyme scheme?
This character is a wise, old Danish king who cannot defeat Grendel.
Who is Hrothgar?
In JE-cutting off the hand, plucking out the eye
What is a/an (Biblical) allusion/symbol?
Characters who comment on/foreshadow the action and relate off-stage events
Who are Solarino and Solanio?
"Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven" is said by this character.
Who is Satan?
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What is an English sonnet structure?
This literary element is communicated through Beowulf is three battles with three monsters
What is the plot/structure?
JE-The lightning striking the horse-chestnut tree, the storm on the engagement night illustrates this literary element.
What is foreshadowing or symbol?
Portia, Bassanio, Nerissa, and Gratiano are the principal characters in this.
What is the ring/casket plot?
"To assert Eternal providence and justify the ways of God to man" states this element.
What is the purpose?
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What is a Petrarchan/Italian sonnet?
This type of person entrusts the outcome of the battle to the Lord, even accepting death to fight evil.
What is a Christian Hero?
CBC-This literary element is represented by Stephen Kumalo's perspective in Book One and James Jarvis's perspective in Book Two.
What is Point of View?
The ambiguous, human antagonist
Who is Shylock?
"Man must die or justice must" because of this crime.
What is treason?
"We need All HANDS on deck" illustrates this poetic device.
What is synecdoche?
This literary device in Beowulf identifies the repetition of rising and setting throughout the epic poem.
What is a motif?
James Jarvis's transformation following his son's death illustrates that he is this type of character.
What is a dynamic character?
We know that Portia is in disguise, but Bassanio and Antonio do not know, which illustrates this literary device.
What is dramatic irony?
"...Sufficient to have stood, though free to fall" communicates this truth.
What is human freedom/responsibility?