Quiz 5V: literature Part 1

What is the definition of 'assonance'?

George Herbert's collected poetry was published shortly before his death

The collection is called 'The Temple'.

We looked at the poem Beowulf in class. In this poem there is a pause in each line, what is the term for this pause?

Which of these is not a main characteristic of Metaphysical Poetry?

Another name for the Old English Period is The Anglo-Saxon period

Shakespeare was a prolific writer, what does that mean?

In class we've discussed The Nun's Priest's Tale about a rooster, called Chanticleer. What was the name of the hen?

What was the name of Herbert's poem that we discussed in class?

When was the Old English Period?

John Donne,which of his poems did we discuss in class?

And what was the name of the fox?

What type of poem is it?

The Renaissance: William Shakespeare, where was he born?

Which language did the Normans speak?

What is the name of Chaucer's poem about a group of pilgrims?

How many battles did Beowulf fight?

What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?

What is the most common rhythm pattern in English poetry and was first used in English by Chaucer?

When was the Middle English Period?

Thomas Becket was friends with