12 CP Study Guide – Quarter 1 Test
Literary Terms PowerPoint
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List the parts of a literary plot, in order
Verbal irony is:
Situational irony is:
Dramatic Irony is:
A metaphor is:
A simile is:
An allusion is:
Essay Elements
Describe the necessary elements for a good thesis statement, and where it should appear.
Be able to identify and describe each of the four elements of a body paragraph.
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Beowulf & Epics
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List and describe four characteristics of the Epic, using specific examples from Beowulf. What qualities does the epic hero
possess? What kinds of actions does he take? (Beowulf PPT)
What is a kenning? Look at the Beowulf text and write down an example:
What is the difference between folk and literary epics (Beowulf PPT)? Which type is Beowulf?
What is meant by the expression, “in medias res”?
True or False: The Epic Poem usually begins with an invocation of the Muses. Explain what is meant by this phrase.
True or False: The Epic Poem contains heightened language and presents a serious tone.
Which of the following words cannot be used to describe Grendel in Beowulf:
massive
loathsome
sentinel
bloodthirsty
Medieval Literature
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In Geoffrey Chaucer’s era, what was meant by the Three Estates? List and describe each of them in detail (see handout).
In “The Prologue,” Chaucer utilizes both direct and indirect methods of characterization. List two of your favorite pilgrims.
Give one example of irony or satire for each character where corruption or hypocrisy is evident.
Explain how Chaucer employs humor, satire and irony in his descriptions of the pilgrims.
What is the moral presented in “The Pardoner’s Tale”? Give at least two specific examples of how Chaucer demonstrates
this moral through symbolism and irony.
Paradise Lost
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How does Milton employ epic elements in “Paradise Lost”? How is Satan portrayed as the hero?
What was Milton’s purpose for writing this epic? What are the two themes in Paradise Lost?
What is meant by Biblical Allusion?
Review the study questions for “The Pardoner’s Tale” and “Paradise Lost”, as some of them will be adapted into multiple choice
questions on the Test.
Review the last two Latin Roots lists – 5 & 6. Fill in the meanings below.