Exam Review

"Thou hast it now... and I fear/ Thou play'dst most foully for 't."

actors' words meant to be heard only by the audience or another character

to humiliate or shame

a literary manner which blends a critical attitude with humor and wit

an enemy or opponent

saying more than is meant

imitation of a specific, known person, literary work, movie, or events

when the audience knows something that the characters do not

the quality or state of being holy

a minor character whose actions and beliefs contrast with those of a main character

to scatter widely

the high point of action in the plot of a play

to give something as a reward or as a payment for loss or suffering

"Up from his swampland, sliding silently"

easily hurt or harmed physically or emotionally; open to attack

Which type of poem is Beowulf classified as?

future generations

"Whither should I fly? I have done no harm..."

"Let every soldier hew him down a bough/ And bear 't before him."

an old and well-known saying that expresses a general truth

the result is the opposite of what is expected

saying one thing but meaning the opposite

"All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand."

very brave

deserving of praise

an occurence that is the opposite of what is expected

not conscious or aware of someone or something

an expression of sorrow

This word means "to speak alone."

feeling no fear; brave

causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible

to cause someone to lose hope, courage, or confidence

"And we will kill this traitor Death, I say!" is an example of which literary device?

very large number or amount

The "damsel in distress" is an example of this literary term.

to use unclear language especially to deceive or mislead someone

to prevent movement by a series of obstacles

having little vegetation; not able to produce offspring

an image that is used repeatedly throughout a novel or a play

saying less than is meant

more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people or things

"Boundless intemperance in nature is a tyranny..."

a strong desire to have or get money

having a bad reputation; famous for something bad

of or related to the body; physical

"That shepherd of evil, guardian of crime."

a character who suffers from a tragic flaw

"Is this a dagger I see before me..."

having or showing good judgment

The ending of this type of literature is brought about my moral weakness

internal organs such as the guts