Survey of English and American Literature

• This is a period of cultural and artistic transformation that took place in England from the late 15th century to early 17th century renaissance period.
• He is known as the father of English Drama and as England's national poet William Shakespeare
• This is a tragic play by William Shakespeare and a classic exploration of love, fate, and the consequences of societal conflict Romeo and Juliet.
• This is a collection of over 200 stories told by pilgrims on their way to canterburry Canterburry Tales
• What is the rhyme scheme of shakespearean sonnet ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
• it is a speech given by a character alone on stage which used to reveal his or her private thoughts Soliloquy
• It is a form of poetry that belongs to an oral tradition and has been passed down through generations Folk poetry
• These are narrative poems that tell a story in a simple and direct way and are often sung or recited to a music. Ballads
• his is a version of a story related both by the Roman historian Livy. It concerns the lust of evil judge Appius and to the beautiful chaste Virginia. the physician's Tale
• This is a type of narrative poem which typically centers on courtly love, knights and chivalric deeds. Metrical Romance
• his is otherwise known as " The Beowulf Manuscript."Nowell codex
• This is a 78- liner poem depicting King Atheltan's victory over the allied Norse, Scots and Strathclyde Briton and invaders. The Battle of Brunanbuch
• He is the founder of Old English poetry.Caedmon
• It is a poetic figure used by Anglo-Saxon in creating their poetry. It is often a formulaic word that defenes one thing one thing in terms of another. kennings
• It is a classification of Old English poetry which is about the ups and down fortunes of life. wisdom poetry
• his is one of the most significant pieces of Old English literature which narrates the tale of a hero who fights dragons and other creatures. Beowulf
• This poetic device can create a sense of emphasis or tension by breaking up a line in a strategic place in a poem. Caesura
• He told the story of the rise of the English church in his Ecclesiastical History of the English people. King Alfred Bede
• They are the representatives of the spiritual and are capable of employing influence and power over-kings and princes. Clergy
• These tells the story of legends and folklore and consists of the quatrains and the rhyme scheme ABAB. Ballads
• They deal with events that are based on the bible. Mystery plays
• He is widely regarded as the father of English literature. Geoffrey Chaucer
• He is also known as the "Bard of Avon" and is a prolific writer who is credited with creating a large portion of the lexicon we use on a daily basis. Wiliam Shakespeare
• He translated the tragic History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus. Christopher Marlowe
• This poem by Edmund Spenser celebrates the Tudor dynasty and features pastoral theme. This poem titular character draws inspiration from Queen Elizabeth. The Faerie Queen
• He had a significant influence on English theatre and poetry. His work popularized the genre of comedy and humours, such as "Every Man in His Humour" Ben Johnson
• It is a figure of speech in which two words are combined in order to form a poetic expression that refers to a person or thing. kennings
• It is poetic device that refers to a pause or break in the middle of a line or verse. Caesura
• It is a record of an extensive survey of all the property of England as ordered by King William. Domesday Book in 1086
• It explores the sinful nature of humanity and the challenges faced by those trying to live virtuously. in late Medieval England. The vision of piers plowman
• It is also known as the Golden Age as works of the art flourished during this period Elizabethan Age
• It focuses on the life and actions of numerous saints and tackles about life. Miracle Play