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Important Literature
100
Why was Anglo-Saxon period also called as the Dark Ages?
It was a time of violence, invasions, and barbarism.
100
What was highly emphasized in typical Medieval poetry?
Heroism, loyalty, Christian values, etc.
100
While there were some poets like Caedmon during the period, why are most of the Old English poems anonymous?
Most of them are recorded without authors.
100
Name one characteristic of Anglo-Saxon literature.
Began as oral tradition, alliteration, no rhyme, reflection of culture, etc.
100
What is the oldest surviving epic poem in English?
Beowulf
200
What are the two main forces of England in the Medieval period?
The monarchy and the church.
200
What were the most common topic to write as a poem during the anglo Saxon Period?
“Epic poem” was the most popular thing to write. It praises deeds of heroic warriors and included the cultural pride.
200
Who is the author of Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
200
Which religion was Medieval literature mostly about?
Christian.
200
Name one significant piece during the Medieval period.
Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Divine Comedy, etc.
300
How did the romantic writes of this period react to the negative effects of the industrialization?
They turned toward nature for truth and beauty
300
The lamb was written like a nursery rhyme, what was the effect of that?
To portray an innocent tone that of a child
300
Who was a significant writer during this time period? William Wordsworth, William Taylor, Bysshe Shelley, Edmund Spenser
William Wordsworth
300
The British were operating under this doctrine of “ Laissez Faire,” what does this doctrine mean?
An economy works best without government intervention
300
In the rime of the ancient Mariner, what was the albatross a symbol of?
Sin
400
What does “Renaissance” stand for?
It stands for “Rebirth” it was also a beginning of modern age.
400
In My last duchess, How does the Duke react to his wife’s indifferent appreciation of his art and his possessions?
He killed her
400
What what Emily Bronte’s most famous work?
“ Wuthering Heights”
400
The Victorian Literature shifted gradually from Romanticism to?
Realism
400
In “Christmas Storms and sunshine” by Elizabeth Gaskell, what is the important message delivered in the short story?
If you have any misunderstandings or quarrels with anyone, resolve it and be happy before christmas
500
France
While resisting reform, what country did England do to war for?
500
What was the emphasis in Romantic Poetry?
Emotional and imaginative Spontaneity
500
Who is known as the father of English Literature and considered the greatest English poet of the Middle ages?
Geoffrey Chaucer
500
What were some Characteristics of the renaissance?
The rise of the merchant Class
500
In Frankenstein, Why doesn't Victor give the monster a name?
He didn't consider him human and didn't want to humanize him to have the power of a name.
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