Midterm Review

A figure of speech wherein a comparison is made without the use of the words "like" or "as."

Beowulf's tribe (from Sweden) is called

Which of the following is NOT an element of Medieval Romance?

The magical item that saves Sir Gawain's life.

Which Anglo-Saxon belief is revealed in the line "Fate will unwind as it must!"

What is the theme of Beowulf (the original epic poem)?

When hints are given about what is to come later in a story, it is called...

Which of the following is not an error that will result in plagiarism?

What was the un-chivalrous, un-knightly act that Sir Gawain committed?

The name of Hrothar's mead hall

The overall meaning of the story or piece of writing is the __________.

The ruler of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table during the time the story is set.

Hero who defeats Grendel

Beowulf is written using both _____ and Christian influences.

The "monster" that terrorizes Hrothgar's kingdom for 12 years.

The char that accepts the Green Knight's challenge, leaving to find him a year and a day later

According to MLA format, the list of references which appear at the end of your paper is called

The mystical man who challenges King Arthur's knights to a blow-for-blow(with an axe) challenge

Another word for knight, warrior, soldier

The tribe from Denmark is called

The alcoholic beverage consumed during celebratory times

What is the role of the bailiff in a court room?

The discrepancy between what a reader expects to happen and what really does happen is ______.

"The monster's/Thoughts were as quick as his green or his claws..." is an example of

King of the Danes

The man who challenges Sir Gawain to exchange what they "win" at the end of the day.

In a paper, a writer should develop his or her writing by all of the following except...

The period in which Beowulf was set

Why is it ironic that after his death, the Geats build a town to memorialize Beowulf?

The method a writer uses to reveal the personality of a character in a literary work.

An author may intentionally use objects, colors, images, names, and events as _____ in a story.

The line in a written paper that engages your audience and makes them want to read is called

Which of the following is not true of a thesis statement?

A reference in one literary work to a character or theme found in another literary work.

The main character in a novel or play who keeps the action moving forward is the _____________.

Which of the following statements about SUMMARIZING is true?

In order, what are the parts of structure of a story?

What is the difference between morals and ethics?

The ____________ in a story is made up of both time and place.

What would you say the overall theme of Sir Gawain is?

Borrowing someone else's ideas or words, but failing to properly document the source is called:

The evil, bad guy in the story is the _____________.