medieval
romanticism
Victorianism
modernism
Miscellaneous
100
What must a hero-knight do a Medieval poem typically?
He must complete a quest for love or adventure and while doing so will perform daring deeds
100
In the poem I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, what is the theme throughout the poem?
The beauty of nature and the happiness it brings.
100
What was occurring in England during the Victorian Age?
The industrial revolution. England was at the height of its power, it was a world influencer in both politics and economics.
100
why did people/writers refer to WWI as "the great war"
they thought there could only be one war on this scale
100
In the popular victorian era book, why did Victor Frankenstein destroy the female beast
He is afraid that he will trigger the uprising of a demon race that will disturb the lives of future generations.
200
What format is the piece The Canterbury Tales, written in?
What is a Frame story
200
What is Lord Byron's Definition of beauty in the poem “She walks in Beauty”
Innocence is what creates beauty
200
What is the poem My Last Duchess based on?
: Based on historical events involving Alfonso, the Duke of Ferrara.
200
why is modern literature given that name?
because it moves away from traditional thinking and writing styles
200
What is the name of the first race Gulliver runs into in “Gulliver’s Travel”
who are A: The lilliputians
300
How does Lancelot display the ideals of chivalry in Le Morte d Arthur?
Lancelot wins in tournaments of skill and bravery, he is considered a good looking by the ladies, other knights want to be like him and he devotes himself to God and King.
300
What was the view of nature seen in Romanticism
Nature was seen as the very definition of Innocence and a way for spiritual renewal
300
In the book Frankenstein, how did the monster learn about the world? What did it desire from Victor?
The became familiar about the world during the time he spent in the hovel looking through a crack and observing the lives of the DeLacey Family
300
what major event(s) caused everyday people to embrace all things modern?
the world wars, and the crumbling of the British empire
300
What was a popular way of relating the lives of common folk called like that from Piers Plowman?
What is Ballads - narrative songs telling of the lives of common folks or of characters and events from folklore.
400
What are 3 powerful influences on medieval society in Medieval literature?
Feudalism (political/economical system that William the Conqueror introduced into England after the Norman conquest), Power of the Church (the medieval church had a lot of power; levying taxes, making its own laws, running its own courts, and keeping kings and noblemen in line with threat of excommunication), and Chivalry and Courtly Love (code of honor, encouraged knights to be brave, honest, generous, and honorable. They must uphold good and defend the weak).
400
How is Irony used in the poem “Ozymandias”
The message of the king boast about his great power but it is ironic for nothing remains of for nature and time won the battle.
400
Q: What is the irony that was the emphasis of the poem Ozymandias?
there was an Ancient statue in the ruins, and on the pedestal it said: “My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!”. The irony here is that the statute claims to be might and all powerful, yet there is nothing almighty about a statue in ruins.
400
what is a recurring theme in British literature
power and conflict
400
What is the destination of the Pilgrimage in the Anthology "The Canterbury Tales"
: To Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in the Canterbury Cathedral.
500
What was an inspiration for Medieval Romances?
What is Arthurian Legends
500
Who is considered to be the first British poet to write with the aspects of Romanticism
Who is William Blake.
500
Q: Explain the theme of knowledge portrayed in the book Frankenstein
In beginnings of the story, Frankenstein was obsessed with his scientific studies, and the creation of life. His obsession to obtain the knowledge in order to create the creature led to something that he ended up not wanting
500
what causes modern writers to have cultural identity issues?
double heritage
500
what is the shepherds major flaw in "the passionate shepherd to his love" according to the one he loves
everything he is and has to offer is finite and will all wither away with time. he is mortal
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