English Literature Periods - Vwo 5

A type of storytelling which involves a group of people traveling together, each telling a story in turn.

A medieval form of drama that depicts biblical events or the lives of saints.

A poetic form consisting of fourteen lines with a specific rhyme scheme and metrical pattern.

A type of drama that is worldly and non-religious, focusing on personal dilemmas and everyday themes.

A passage in a play or poem where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often revealing their inner conflicts and motivations.

A type of comedy that satirizes the attitudes and behavior of a particular social group, especially the upper class.

A satirical work that exposes and ridicules human foolishness, vice, and hypocrisy.

A type of literary genre that involves elements of mystery, terror, and the supernatural, often set in gloomy castles or dark forests.

A narrative poem, often intended to be sung, that tells a story, usually about heroic deeds or tragic events.

A tale of chivalry and adventurous knights, often centered around themes of courtly love, magic, and noble ideals.

A genre of poetry that idealizes nature and rural life, often depicting shepherds, nymphs, and idealized landscapes.

A solemn poem of meditation, often expressing grief or lament for a person or event.

A hierarchical system based on the ownership of land, where vassals owe allegiance to their lord in exchange for protection and land.

A historical record of everything owned by people in England during the reign of William the Conqueror, used for taxation purposes.

A great charter of English freedom, signed by King John, outlining the rights and limitations of the king.

A central theme in medieval literature characterized by the admiration and devotion of a knight towards a lady, often leading to romantic and adventurous quests.

A period marked by a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture, influencing art, literature, and intellectual thought.

A belief system that places God at the center of the universe, emphasizing divine power and authority.

A belief system that emphasizes the importance and potential of humanity, placing a focus on human reason, individualism, and the exploration of the world.

A collection of sonnets written by Sir Edmund Spenser, dedicated to his beloved and later wife.

A literary movement that emphasized emotion, imagination, and individual experience, rejecting the strict rationality of the Enlightenment.

A type of poetry that focuses on personal experiences, emotions, and the beauty of nature, often featuring a lyrical and expressive style.

A form of poetry that consists of ten-syllable lines with alternating stressed and unstressed syllables, often used in sonnets.

The point in a sonnet or poem where there is a turn in the argument, mood, or idea, often marking a shift in perspective.

A type of English sonnet with a specific rhyme scheme (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG) and structure, often used by Shakespeare.

The process of discovering and understanding the world through personal experience, observation, and questioning traditional beliefs.

The belief that reason and logic are the primary sources of knowledge and that the universe operates according to rational principles.

A literary style characterized by a focus on everyday language, simple subjects, and a realistic portrayal of human nature.

A literary movement that emphasized naturalism, social commentary, and the exploration of human psychology, often focusing on the lives of ordinary people.

A type of literature that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and adventure, often featuring magical creatures, idealized heroes, and quests for love or glory.

A type of literature that focuses on the exploration of the human mind, emotions, and the complex inner workings of consciousness.

A type of fiction that explores the interactions, customs, and beliefs of different cultures, often seeking to understand the complexities of cross-cultural experiences.