Characters & Epics
The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character is called _____
Characterization
What is the name of the first monster Beowulf fights?
The Monster Grendel
Who is the author of the Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer
How many husbands did the Wife of Bath have?
5
An onomatopoeia relates to which of the following senses: sight, smell, sound
Sound
What is the difference between indirect and direct characterization? Indirect ____s and direct ____s.
Indirect SHOWS and direct TELLS
Beowulf's superhuman ability is his _____
strength
True or false: Knights rank above nobles and clergy in the Medieval Times social pyramid
False
In the Wife's Tale, what question is the Knight ordered to find the answer to?
What do women most desire
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby wordsi is called: ____
The STEAL acronymn stands for:
Speech, Thoughts, Effects, Actions, Looks
Examples: Strength, Loyalty, Leadership, Bravery, War/Fighting Ability
What are the characters going to see on their pilgrimage to Canterbury?
The shrine of Tomas Becket
Which character in the Wife's Tale is able to answer the Knight's question
The old woman
Hyperbole
A long narrative poem that is often about heroic deeds and events that are significant to poet’s culture
epic
Why does the first monster in the story attack Hrothgar's Hall?
Grendel attacks because Hrothgar's men are making too much noise with their partying and celebrating
The 10% donation people were required to make to the church
Tithe
Which of the following is NOT a lesson in the Wife's Tale?
A) Money doesn't equal happiness
B) True love is more important than equality
C) Men should give more power to women
B
"Wow, you really cut some corners on this assignment you turned in."
Idiom or simile?
Idiom: A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.
A common narrative arc in epics where the hero goes on an adventure, faces a crisis, and comes back transformed
What is the mood of Beowulf's final Farewell?
Acceptable answers: sad, bittersweet, glorious
Chaucer wrote the Canterbury Tales as social commentary. He wanted to show how different classes interact, hypocrisy in the church, etc.
Which one of the pilgrims does the old woman represent and why?
The Wife, because they both want power in their relationships
Write an example of an allusion, a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, etc.
Examples:
He was a real Romeo with the ladies
That guy is faster than Usain Bolt