Lit Terms 1
Lit. Terms 2
Horrible History
Anglo-Saxon
Medievals
100
Name a text that is an example of an allegory.
Everyman.
100
The differences between vice and virtue were often the subject of A. Chivalric romances B. Morality plays C. Ballads
Morality plays
100
The Norman Conquest began with an invasion lead by...
William the Conquerer.
100
What are the dates of the Anglo-Saxon period?
449-1066
100
What are the dates of the Medieval Period?
1066-1485
200
A repeated line or group of lines in a song is called...
A refrain
200
True or False Kennings appear in both Medieval and Anglo-Saxon literature.
False
200
A person's dress in the Medieval period was a representation of what? A. Feudal Status B. Their relationship with the King C. Marital status
A
200
The two main themes of the Anglo-Saxon period are...
Exile and wretchedness
200
Who held the greatest power in the Feudal System under the King?
The church
300
Chaucer describes the Friar as "a noble pillar of his order" This is an example of A. Simile B. Hyperbole C. Personification
Hyperbole
300
Where are Chaucer and the Pilgrims going and why? BONUS POINTS...how many are going?
The tomb of Sir Thomas the martyr 30
300
The Anglo-Saxon period is best known for the appearance of which type of invaders?
Vikings
300
What are the two types of exile described in the Exeter Books? FOR DOUBLE POINTS... Name two texts that illustrate 1 of these types.
Self and Societal exile Seafarer/ Wanderer...self Wife's Lament...societal
300
Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales as a commentary on... FOR DOUBLE POINTS...Name three characters which illustrate his observations.
The corruption of the church. Prioress, Friar, Monk
400
Beowulf is an example of what type of literature?
Epic poetry
400
What is the irony in the Knight's statement to the old woman to leave his body be?
He did not respect the body of the maiden he raped
400
In the Medieval Period, Spring was known as the season for Holy pilgrimages. What was the spiritual significance of going on a pilgrimage?
Reconnecting with God Replenishing the Spirit
400
To Whom does Beowulf entrust his final wish to have a monument built for him?
Wiglaf
400
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an example of what Medieval Genre?
Chivalric romance
500
The Pardoner's Tale describes Greed as the greatest evil. This tale is an example of A. Allegory B. An exemplum C. Chivalric Romance
B
500
The best description of Twa Corbies is that it is written in... A. Old English. B. Dialect C. Ballads are an oral tradition
B.
500
What was the great DEATH that killed a significant fraction of England's populations?
The Black Death
500
Anglo-Saxon literature differs from Medieval literature in the traditions in which they were passed down for future generations. Name this tradition.
Oral tradition
500
Le Morte d' Arthur can best be categorized as a... A. Narrative Poem. B. Folktale. C. Legend
C.
M
e
n
u