12th Grade English Literature - Unit 2

Who wrote Pilgrim's Progress?

Play with sad/unfortunate end; usually involves significant characters (kings), teaches lesson

Was John Donne a cavalier or metaphysical poet?

Which is a feature of a sonnet?

a striking comparison/metaphor used by poets to show complexities/contradictions in life

What major literary event happened during the Reformation that affected the church/Christians?

What is the difference between Italian and English/Shakespearean sonnets?

Why did Henry VIII break from the Catholic church and form the Church of England?

When was the King James, or Authorised, Version published?

Who wrote poems emphasizing contradictions in life and used striking metaphors?

What were the last names of the ruling dynasty during the Elizabethan period?

Play that ends happily; trivial/every day events

What new art/literary forms were introduced in England during the Elizabethan period?

What is the time frame for the Elizabethan period?

Who is considred the greatest English poet from this time period?

Which English author is well known for his essays (e.g., On Studies)?

Who is this (the major dramatic playwright during this time period)?

Who wrote light-hearted poems about love, war, and loyalty to the king?

Why did the Puritans shut down English theater for many years?

When was the Age of the Puritans?

Which queen tried to convert England BACK to Catholicism?