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During which time period did English become more widely spoken and known?
During which time period did English become more widely spoken and known?
- The sixteenth century (correct)
- The seventeenth century
- The eighteenth century
- The nineteenth century
During the reign of Queen Mary, did she seek to make the country Catholic or Protestant?
During the reign of Queen Mary, did she seek to make the country Catholic or Protestant?
- Protestant
- Catholic (correct)
- She sought to make the country both Catholic and Protestant
- She did not seek to change the country's religion
What was the Act of Supremacy and why was it important?
What was the Act of Supremacy and why was it important?
- It granted religious freedom to all citizens
- It declared the ruler as the head of the church (correct)
- It established the Church of England as the official religion
- It abolished the monarchy
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of education in the Renaissance?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of education in the Renaissance?
What was Viola's disguise and new name?
What was Viola's disguise and new name?
What was the connection between Olivia and Cesario?
What was the connection between Olivia and Cesario?
Who does Sebastian marry?
Who does Sebastian marry?
What does the word 'renaissance' mean?
What does the word 'renaissance' mean?
What does the 'great chain of being' describe?
What does the 'great chain of being' describe?
True or false: Education changed to a more well-rounded style of learning during the Renaissance.
True or false: Education changed to a more well-rounded style of learning during the Renaissance.
Explain the significance of the bean in a 'Festival of Fools' dessert.
Explain the significance of the bean in a 'Festival of Fools' dessert.
What is a conceit in regard to metaphysical poetry?
What is a conceit in regard to metaphysical poetry?
From Pilgrim's Progress, what does Christian's burden symbolize?
From Pilgrim's Progress, what does Christian's burden symbolize?
To what event in the Bible does the author, John Bunyan, compare Vanity Fair?
To what event in the Bible does the author, John Bunyan, compare Vanity Fair?
In 'Valediction: Forbidding Mourning,' to whom is John Donne speaking?
In 'Valediction: Forbidding Mourning,' to whom is John Donne speaking?
What is a paradox?
What is a paradox?
True or false: A satire does not involve humor in any way.
True or false: A satire does not involve humor in any way.
True or false: The best way to describe situational irony is by using the term 'surprise ending.'
True or false: The best way to describe situational irony is by using the term 'surprise ending.'
When the audience knows something that characters do not know, what irony is being utilized?
When the audience knows something that characters do not know, what irony is being utilized?
Sarcasm is also known as ______________ irony.
Sarcasm is also known as ______________ irony.
Which word best describes Swift's attitude towards humans in 'A Modest Proposal'?
Which word best describes Swift's attitude towards humans in 'A Modest Proposal'?
What type of satire is used in 'A Modest Proposal'?
What type of satire is used in 'A Modest Proposal'?
According to Swift's proposal, how long should Irish mothers keep their children?
According to Swift's proposal, how long should Irish mothers keep their children?
How does Strephon feel after he sneaks into Celia's dressing room in 'A Lady's Dressing Room'?
How does Strephon feel after he sneaks into Celia's dressing room in 'A Lady's Dressing Room'?
What is Swift's purpose in writing 'A Modest Proposal'?
What is Swift's purpose in writing 'A Modest Proposal'?
