Characters I Know
This character his most well known for his philosophical contemplations of life and death, and speaking the lines "To be or not to be."
Who is Frankenstein?
Instead of a traditional novel structure, the book is written in these short, poetic literary sketches.
What are vignettes?
This vocabulary word means "persistent, determined" and is often used to describe people who don't give up.
What is tenacious?
This is the term for a professional poet or storyteller who sang epics like Beowulf in the mead-halls.
What is a scop?
The first line of this epic poem is, "Bro! Tell me we still know how to speak of kings!"
What is Beowulf?
This descendant of Cain is the first monster Beowulf fights, terrorizing Heorot for twelve years.
Who is Grendel?
These two-word metaphorical descriptions, like "whale-road" for the sea, are a staple of Anglo-Saxon poetry
What is a kenning?
Give the word meaning "having or showing enthusiasm or energy in pursuit of a cause."
What is zealous?
This is the Old English term for the relationship between a lord and his thanes, based on loyalty and the sharing of treasure.
What is Comitatus?
He spoke the words, "I have heard of your paintings too, well enough. God hath given you one face, and you make yourselves another" to this person, causing a reaction of shock and dismay.
Who is Hamlet to Ophelia?
The creature in Frankenstein is referred to as a "monster," "fiend," and a "wretch," but what is his actual name?
What his he never gets one?
Beowulf And The House in Mango Street often used this poetic device where words begin with the same consonant sound.
What is alliteration?
This word describes someone "new to or inexperienced in a field."
What is novice?
While holding a skull in the graveyard, Hamlet reminisces about this man, the king’s former jester.
Who is Yorrick?
"I shall ascend my funeral pile triumphantly, and exult in the agony of the torturing flames." This are the final recorded thoughts of which character?
Who is Beowuwlf?
In the House on Mango Street, this cousin steals a yellow Cadillac, drives the neighborhood kids around and is then arrested.
Who is Louie's cousin?
This term describes a story with another story, and was prominent in this text written by Mary Shelley.
What is a frame narrative or frame story and Frankenstein?
This word, meaning keen insight or shrewdness, is often used to define skill with financial matters.
What is acumen?
The subtitle of the novel Frankenstin is "The Modern Prometheus" refering to this Greek titan who did what?
What is stole fire from the gods?
Who could often be heard offering gems such as "Work smarter not harder" and "Do dumb stuff smart."
Ms Goncalves
This is the name of the sword lent to Beowulf by Unferth, which famously fails to harm Grendel’s mother.
What is Hrunting?
This term, seen throughout The House on Mango Street, is a short, descriptive literary sketch or scenethat captures a single moment or defining detail
What is a vignette?
This is the only vocabulary word from this year that doubles as a Xavarian value.
What is zealous (zeal)?
This rhetorical strategy defines an appeal to a readers emotions or feelings.
What is pathos?
This character describes her situation using the metaphor "I am a red balloon, a balloon tied to an anchor.”
Who is Esperanza in The House on Mango Street.