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Anglo-Saxon
Poetry
Literary Terms
Literary terms 2
Argument
100
What is the repetition of a particular sound in the prominent lifts (or stressed syllables) of a series of words or phrases
What is alliteration
100
A lengthy narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation
What is an epic?
100
In literature, short, narrative poem usually relating a single, dramatic event
What is ballad?
100
The traditional code of conduct associated with the medieval institution of knighthood
What is chivalry?
100
Means convincing by the character of the author.
What is ethos?
200
Refers to the way poets arrange stressed and unstressed syllables in lines of verse; 4 beat pattern.
What is rythmn.
200
A sad and thoughtful poem lamenting the death of a person.
What is an elegy?
200
The overall feeling the poem conveys to the reader
What is mood?
200
When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story.
What is a symbol?
200
Means persuading by appealing to the reader's emotions
What is pathos?
300
A complete epic, is the oldest surviving Germanic epic as well as the longest and most important poem in Old English
What is Beowulf?
300
What are two types of epic poetry?
What is folk and art?
300
In "Beauty and the Beast" "the clock said to Belle..." is an example of this poetic device.
What is personification?
300
Narrative mode, the perspective of the narrative voice.
What is point of view?
300
Means persuading by the use of reasoning
What is logos?
400
Is commonly a simple stock compound such as “whale-path” or “swan road” for “sea,” “God’s beacon” for “sun,” or “ring-giver” for “king.”
What is kenning?
400
This consists of meaningful sayings put into verse to aid the memory
What is gnomic?
400
If only Casey could get a whack at that Whack is an example of.....
What is onomatopoeia?
400
A literary technique that sometimes serves as a companion piece to a story within a story, whereby an introductory or main narrative is presented, at least in part, for the purpose of setting the stage either for a more emphasized second narrative or for a set of shorter stories
What is a frame story?
400
A method by which a thing is separated into parts, and those parts are given rigorous, logical, detailed scrutiny, resulting in a consistent and relatively complete account of the elements of the thing and the principles of their organization.
What is an analysis?
500
A complete pause in a line of poetry.
What is caesura?
500
A character that sets off the other character through strong contrast.
What is foil?
500
The clouds presented a parade of animals" is an example of this poetic device.
What is imagery?
500
The root of yelp is this Old English word, which means to boast.
What is gielp?
500
A medieval European conception of nobly and chivalrously expressing love and admiration
What is courtly love?