Define dramatic irony:

What the characters believe to be true the audience knows to be false

Who is the author of A Tale of Two Cities?

Victorian author, Charles Dickens

A brief statement that expresses a general observation about life

Who is the author of Pride and Prejudice?

The Victorian author, Jane Austen

In Frankenstein, which of the following is an example of the theme of isolation?

Walton and his crew being cut off from the world in the arctic

When a character addresses an object, quality, or imaginary person directly

Define argumentation:

A writing trying to convince that a proposal should be adopted or rejected

In Macbeth, the floating dagger is primarily an example of which theme?

It could be either, depending on your interpretation

A long, monologue a character delivers to the audience

A 14 line poem with specific stanza organization & rhyme scheme

Define formal essays:

Essays that explore topics in a serious and organized manner

In The Count of Monte Cristo, how does Edmond Dantes find the treasure?

An old priest from prison leaves it to him

What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?

Static characters remain the same, dynamic characters undergo development

A long, narrative poem that describes a hero's great deeds

What is a byronic hero?

An untraditional hero with dark humor, cynicism, and magnetism

In Shakespearean plays, what is a tragic character?

A protagonist with one main flaw that causes his downfall

Define foil characters:

Characters who contrast to highlight the primary character's traits

Select more qualities of the Restoration:

Rationality, dignity, stability

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1
Define dramatic irony:
The contrast between expectation & reality
A long, monologue a character delivers to the audience
What the characters believe to be true the audience knows to be false
A single line a character delivers to the audience
2
Which of the following characteristics describes the Medieval movement?
Improvement of society
Humanism, culture, turkey legs
Ancient cultures, heroes, glory
Religion, chivalry, honor
3
Two part: who wrote The Iliad and what movement does it belong to?
Unknown author; Anglo Saxon
Homer; Anglo Saxon
Geoffrey Chaucer; Medieval
Homer; Medieval
4
Which of the following describes the Renaissance time period?
Humanism, culture, arts
Turkey legs
A focus on God and religion
Emotions, passion, chaos
5
When did the Renaissance period last from?
1066-1485
1485-1660
1834-1901
1380-1770
6
Who is the author of A Tale of Two Cities?
Romantic author, Charles Dickens
Victorian author, Charles Dickens
Victorian author, Jane Austen
Restoration author, Jonathan Swift
7
When did the Restoration last from?
1066-1485
1901-1940
1485-1660
1660-1798
8
Define aphorism:
Essays that explore topics in a serious and organized manner
A 14 line poem with specific stanzas and rhyme schemes
A brief statement that expresses a general observation about life
A writing trying to convince that a proposal should be adopted or rejected
9
What was the time period for the Medieval era?
1285-1645
1485-1660
449-1066
1066-1485
10
Which of the following is a Victorian author?
John Keats
Charlotte Bronte
Daniel Defoe
Homer
11
(No points): Chat, how cooked are we for this final?
I'm 50/50
I'm locked in!
I'm so cooked
Ms. Largent, why would you do this to us?!
12
Which of the following is an author of the Restoration?
Mary Shelley
Red and blue
Jonathan Swift
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
13
Who is the author of Pride and Prejudice?
The Romantic author, Mary Shelley
The Victorian author, Jane Austen
The Victorian author, Charlotte Bronte
The Victorian author, Charles Dickens
14
In Frankenstein, which of the following is an example of the theme of isolation?
Victor being banished alone in the woods, away from humanity
Walton and his crew being cut off from the world in the arctic
Victor imprisoning the Creature after he kills Elizabeth
Victor being falsely imprisoned by jealous men
15
When did the Victorian period last from?
1832-1901
1050-1660
1234-1550
449-1066
16
Which of the following is a theme of A Tale of Two Cities?
The supernatural
Love and marriage
Redemption
The sublime power of nature
17
Who is the author of the renowned Anglo Saxon work, Beowulf?
Homer
Its author is unknown
Geoffrey Chaucer
The Exeter poet
18
Which of the following describes Neoclassicism?
Logic, balance, order
Chivalry, honor, morality
Applying scientific inquiry to all manners of life
Chaos, passion, emotion
19
Which of the following is a theme from Macbeth?
First impressions
The sublime power of nature
The corruption of institutions
Greed & ambition
20
When did Romanticism last from?
1832-1901
500-1100
1798-1832
1660-1798
21
C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity was written for what purpose?
To disprove Catholicism
To argue the existence of God
To infiltrate the Nazi communications
To become the most successful BBC radio program
22
Define apostrophe:
When inanimate objects are described with human qualities
The name of a punctuation mark required to indicate possession
A story within a story
When a character addresses an object, quality, or imaginary person directly
23
The novel Robinson Crusoe belongs to the Victorian era.
True
False
24
Which of the following is a branch of the Restoration?
Victorian
Transcendentalism
Neoclassicism
Romanticism
25
Define argumentation:
A major controversy, typically leading to legal action
An overly emotional poem, typically in honor of someone/thing
A writing trying to convince that a proposal should be adopted or rejected
A short terse saying making a general statement about life
26
In Macbeth, the floating dagger is primarily an example of which theme?
It could be either, depending on your interpretation
Supernatural
Madness
27
In A Tale of Two Cities, which of the following characters is "recalled to life"?
Madame Defarge
Dr. Manette
Charles Darnay
Jerry Cruncher
28
Define soliloquy:
A long, monologue a character delivers to the audience
The contrast between expectation & reality
What the characters believe to be true the audience knows to be false
A single line a character delivers to the audience
29
What is a sonnet?
A 14 stanza poem
A 14 line poem with specific stanza organization & rhyme scheme
A 14 line poem exclusively written in free verse, with no rhyme scheme
A 14 line poem devoted to the great William Shakespeare
30
Define formal essays:
Writing intended to convince that a proposal should be adopted or rejected
A long narrative poem that celebrates a hero’s deeds
Essays that explore topics in a serious and organized manner
A brief statement that expresses a general observation about life
31
In The Count of Monte Cristo, how does Edmond Dantes find the treasure?
He stumbles across the island randomly
An old priest from prison leaves it to him
He receives a map after intercepting a note for Napoleon
He steals it from Caderhousse
32
Which of the following is a Romantic author?
John Keats
All of the above
Percy Shelley
William Wordsworth
33
Which of the following is a Victorian poet?
Lord Byron
Daniel Defoe
Samuel Johnson
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
34
When did the Anglo Saxon period last from?
449-1066
449-1485
440-1200
1600-1800
35
What is the difference between static and dynamic characters?
Static characters have one major trait, dynamic characters have multiple
Dynamic characters die at the end of their stories
Dynamic characters do not change throughout the story, static ones do
Static characters remain the same, dynamic characters undergo development
36
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Victorian era?
Wisdom and practicality
Morality, religion, and honor
Epics, glory, heroism
Chaos, passion, individuality
37
Define epic:
A man who cultivates multiple skills, a jack of all trades
When a character talks to an inanimate object/imaginary person
A long, narrative poem that describes a hero's great deeds
A hero who is brooding, dark, and moody
38
What is a byronic hero?
A character who performs superhuman feats of courage
A protagonist with one major flaw that causes his downfall
A protagonist who exemplifies the qualities of their culture
An untraditional hero with dark humor, cynicism, and magnetism
39
Which of the following is a work from the Restoration?
Various Essays by Samuel Johnson
Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft
All of the above
A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift
40
What was the goal of the Restoration?
To explore an emphasis placed on human accomplishments
To recover from the disastrous effects of WWI
To restore faith in the people and the monarchy
To improve society as a whole
41
In Shakespearean plays, what is a tragic character?
A protagonist with one main flaw that causes his downfall
A hero who is brooding, moody, mysterious, & cynical
Two characters with contrasting qualities to highlight the main character
A character who undergoes change or development through the story
42
In Anglo Saxon, define 'wyrd:'
The Germanic word for "weird" or "odd"
The eerie awe of nature's terrifying beauty
Fate or destiny
Searching for a higher knowledge through nature
43
Which of the following is a Medieval work?
Beowulf
A Modest Proposal
The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd
The Canterbury Tales
44
Which of the following is a Renaissance author?
All of the above
William Shakespeare
Christopher Marlowe
Sir Walter Raleigh
45
Which of the following are Romantic authors?
All of the above
Mary Wollstonecraft
Geoffrey Chaucer
Lord Byron
46
Define foil characters:
A poetic form containing 5 poetic feet in the unstressed-stressed pattern
Writing that belittles elements of society with humor to improve it
Characters who contrast to highlight the primary character's traits
An essay that explores its contents in a formal & sophisticated manner
47
What is the first literary movement in British literature?
Anglo Saxon
Medieval
Early British
Neoclassicism
48
The Victorian era was named after Queen Victoria
True
False
49
What main genre(s) did Shakespeare write?
Tragedy and comedy
Historical
Comedy
Tragedy
50
Select more qualities of the Restoration:
Military strength and the oral tradition
A religious schism between the Protestants & the Catholics
Knights and the critique of the church
Rationality, dignity, stability
51
Which of the following novels is a frame narrative?
A Tale of Two Cities
Macbeth
The Count of Monte Cristo
Frankenstein

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