Literary Terms
The type of story that contains one or more other stories
Frame story
the form of English in which Beowulf was written
The form of English in which The Canterbury Tales is written
Middle English
the author of 1984
George Orwell
A story that is deeply symbolic and teaches a moral lesson
allegory
the first monster Beowulf must defeat (and explain how he defeats him)
Grendel: rips off his arm/uses brute strength
this pilgrim works for the church, cons people into paying to see "holy" relics, and tells a story that warns against greed
The Pardoner
the protagonist of the novel
Winston
the device used to communicate with and monitory citizens EVERYWHERE
A fantasy story that typically involves knights, chivalry, adventure, magic, and love
romance
The second monster Beowulf defeats (and explain how he defeats it)
Grendel's mother: uses a magical sword found in her cave to cut off her head
This pilgrim is a religious figure, has a large forehead, has very put-on manners, loves animals and jewelry (ironic)
the Prioress (Nun)
the face of The Party
Big Brother
the three party slogans`
War is Peace, Ignorance is Truth, Freedom is Slavery
the term for when a work of literature comments on or criticizes an aspect of humanity or society
social commentary
Dragon
This pilgrim is well-traveled, has had five husbands, is a good cloth-maker, and tells a romance tale about knights and fairies.
the Wife of Bath
the four Ministries in the novel
Truth, Peace, Plenty, and Love
finish the line: "We shall meet in the place where there is no _____"
darkness
the term for the kind of literature 1984 is
dystopian literature
the brave Geat who helps Beowulf defeat the final monster
Wiglaf
Explain why the Canterbury Tales is an important piece of literature (four reasons; tell two)
a cultural and historical artifact; a complicated work of poetry and storytelling; had a large scope (large work/goal); captures Middle English
The face of the Rebellion/opposition
Emmanuel Goldstein
Finish the quote: "If there is hope, it must lie with the _______"
Proles