English II Midterm Review

Explains that they are a hypocrite who preaches against greed

A reference to another work of literature, history, pop culture, or the bible

Power hungry ruler who wants to enslave the Blefuscudians

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of a word

Is defeated with the use of a sword made by giants

A story within a story

Tells a tale about "learning" from one's sins and mistakes

Challenges King Arthur's court to a Christmas game

Warns King Arthur not to fight Mordred for a month or he will die

Are killed because of their greed

The original model from which story elements are developed and then used repeatedly in different medias

Light-hearted satire that pokes fun but doesn't attack

Dies from a fatal stomach wound after carrying King Arthur off the battlefield

A technique used by writers to criticize corruption and injustices in society

Helps the Lilliputians seize the Blefuscians fleet of ships

Loyalty is tested when he is asked to throw Excalibur into the lake

A pair of rhyming lines

The last true Anglo Saxon warrior who stayed and helped Beowulf defeat the dragon

Terrorizes Herot for 12 years

A creative work that imitates someone or something to criticize it

To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so its flaws are seen because of it’s ridiculousness.

Flee to a new land after they refuse a new practice of breaking an egg and are banned from employment

The attitude a writer or speaker has towards a subject

To present things that are out of place or absurd compared to their surroundings

A type of allegorical narrative that teaches a lesson through a small story

 When a character battles an outside force (society, nature, another human, animal, etc.)

Darker form of satire that is used to attack the wrongdoings of others in order to call for change

Has driven giants into chains and is loyal to his father Edgetho

King of Herot

A two-word metaphorical phrase in substitution of one word (ex: battle sweat=blood)

A work that conveys a hidden meaning through the use of symbolism

To present things in the opposite of normal order

Beowulf's King and Uncle

A long poem that originated from an oral tradition that talks about the adventures of a hero on a quest

When the author gives clues of what is to come in the story

To oversimplify a person's qualities into predictable types; make assumptions about someone based on a quality they have

Kills his illegitimate son, Mordred, on the battlefield

Another word for sarcasm or saying the opposite of what you mean

After taking advantage of a maiden, he must find the answer to the Queen's question to save his life

When a character experiences a mental conflict dealing with their feelings or desires