Anglo Saxon Period, 449-1066
Anglo-Saxons religious beliefs were a cross between...
Christianity and Paganism
Chaucer's main objective for the Prologue
What is introducing the cast
the date shakespeare was born
When is 'April 23, 1564'
The man who escaped causing Macbeth's plans for Banquo to fail
Who is Fleance
Two lines of rhymed verse that work together as a unit to express an idea or make a point.
What is a couplet
an example of an 'epic' in English Literature where 'good verses evil' is portrayed, and the victor defeats the oppressive fiend of the people.
What is 'Beowulf'
The name of the pilgrim Chaucer begins with when describing the pilgrims
Who was the Knight.
A king murdered by a treacherous friend, along with his psychotic wife. The friend usurping the crown and kingdom by devious, evil methods. (all for naught)
What is Macbeth by William Shakespeare
A great virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat
Who is Macbeth/tragic hero
Also known as a Petrarchan Sonnet
ABBA-ABBA-CDC-DCD
What is an Italian Sonnet
Where Grendel's arm was displayed
What is 'Mead hall'
The type of story the Canterbury Tales is
What is a 'Frame Tale'
The name of the theater Shakespeare often held his plays at
What is 'The Globe'
The one responsible for drugging the wine to help kill King Duncan
Who is Lady Macbeth
The final six lines of a Petrarchan or Italian Sonnet
What is a sestet
The name of the kingdom haunted by Grendel
What is 'Herot'
The person the pilgrims are going to Canterbury in order to pay their respects to
Who is St. Thomas a Becket
The man Macbeth killed in battle to earn Thane of Cawdor
Who is MacDonwald
The one who the witches prophesied that his sons would be king
Who is Banquo
a dramatic device in which a character alone on a stage, reveals his/her private thoughts and feelings as if thinking aloud
What is a soliloquy
The kenning used in line 64 of Beowulf used to describe Grendel as being a descendant of Cain.
What are 'Hell-forged hands'
The author of Canterbury Tales
Who is Geoffrey Chaucer
One of the signs in nature reflecting Turmoil following Duncan's murder
-darkness during day
-Duncan's horses killed each other
-an owl killed a falcon
The one Macbeth plans to kill and execute his family after hearing that he fled to England.
Who is Macduff
Another name for an English sonnet with the rhyme scheme of ABAB-CDCD-EFEF-GG
What is a shakespearian sonnet