Beowulf and the English Renaissance Quiz

Surviving literature from the Old English period, mainly in Late West Saxon.

A prose text ordered by King Alfred to be written in Anglo-Saxon, detailing history.

An English monk, scholar, and writer, known as 'the father of English history'.

An important verse from Bede’s History, showing Early English poetic traditions.

A heroic epic poem in Old English, blending pagan legends with Christian themes.

A poetic technique in Old English using repeated consonants at the start of words.

The impact of Christianity on Old English literature, especially in themes and topics.

Literary works from the Old English period that are no longer extant or known.

Cultural movement in Europe from the 14th to 17th century, beginning in Italy.

He introduced the first printing press to England in 1476, revolutionizing printing.

Period in England from 1485 to 1603 marked by the Tudor dynasty.

King of England known for having six wives and founding the Church of England.

German monk whose actions sparked the Reformation in 1517 against the Catholic Church.

Christian denomination established by Henry VIII after his split from the Pope.

Henry VIII's desire to annul his marriage led to the formation of the Church of England.

Nickname of Mary I of England, daughter of Henry VIII, known for her persecution of Protestants.

A concept of love that sublimates sexual desires into a higher form of connection.

Physical love or sexual desire, according to Plato.

Benevolent love or love of the soul, emphasizing spiritual connection.

A conflict within the soul between spiritual longings and physical desires.

A Christian Roman writer who wrote about the allegorical fight between virtues and vices.

A collection of sonnets by Spenser showcasing themes of love and psychomachia.

A sonnet sequence by Sidney that personifies the struggle between Virtue and Love.

The pattern of rhymes in a poem. Spenser uses abab, Sidney prefers abba.

The period during King James I's reign from 1603 to 1625.

Humor introduced in a serious work to lighten the mood.

A main character with a flaw leading to their downfall.

A tragedy by Shakespeare, written in 1605-06 about Scottish history.

A speech by a character alone on stage expressing thoughts.

Conversation between two or more characters in a play.

Two main genres of drama; one aims to amuse, the other to evoke sorrow.

The emotional release experienced by the audience at the end of a tragedy.

A genre focused on solving a crime, often featuring a detective. Example: Sherlock Holmes.

A genre characterized by mysterious and supernatural elements, often in a dark setting. Example: Frankenstein.

A novel that follows the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist. Example: Great Expectations.

A genre that explores imaginative concepts like futuristic technology and space travel. Example: The War of the Worlds.

A genre centered around love stories and relationships. Example: Pride and Prejudice.

A genre depicting an ideal society, often critiqued for being unrealistic. Example: Utopia.

A genre that presents a twisted, often totalitarian society, usually as a cautionary tale. Example: 1984.

A genre combining magical elements with realistic settings, often addressing deeper truths. Example: Gem Squash Tokoloshe.

A type of poetry known for wit and intellectual themes, often using puns and paradoxes.

An unexpected and farfetched comparison between two very different things.

A poet known for 'To His Coy Mistress', notable for its arguments about love and time.

A Latin phrase meaning 'seize the day', encouraging making the most of the present.

A reminder of human mortality, urging individuals to remember they must die.

A poetic catalog that praises a lady's beauty, often through exaggerated comparisons.

A structure used in poetry where the speaker tries to convince another character, often in love.

The use of simple and familiar language in poetry, contrasting with more complex styles.