English 4: key terms

Shakesperean: abab cdcd efef gg

folk ballad: rhymed verse that is recited or sung of of local stories and tall tales

Old English is from 1000- 1300

Feudalism: land divided amon overlords and/or barons

(usally a) man of high social statues whoes fate affects the destiny

what type of poem is - abba abba cde cde

an exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or set of circumstances.

How many lines are in a Ballad stanza

Mystery plays: plays that involve a mysteries and a mysterious plot (murder mysteries)

When was Shakepare alive and write his plays?

Literary ballad: ballad purposefully written by known authors in imitation of follk ballad

Courtly Love

Shakespearean

figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

17th-century poets whose works are marked by philosophical exploration, diction, irony, + metrically flexible lines

Concient

What is a characteristic of Cavalier poety?

A Pilgramage is. . .

qualities expected of an ideal knight + civilized behavior courage, honor, courtesy, justice, + a ready to help the weak

Wyrd

Literature that is spoken/sung words as a medium of communication

long narrative poem recounting heoric deeds of a legendary person

cycle plays

Which is not a characteristic of epic form?

What is another name for a Petrarchan

How many lines does a sonnet have?

Ballads

Morality plays

morality plays kind of drama with personified qualities, characters + presenting a lesson about good conduct + character

History during the Middle English