British Literature Quiz 4 (20 MCQs)

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1. Known as the most famous and definitive period for poetry. Less about storyand more about emotion. Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice are examples of the time.
2. A poem characterized by sober meditations on death
3. Literature also provides personal involvement opportunities, as the student becomes enthusiastic to find out what happens as events unfold via the climax; they feel closer to certain characters and share their emotional responses.
4. Where is the best place to insert the participial phrase "synchronizing their watches" in the sentence?
5. Having nearly destroyed her family's respectability by the episode with her new husband, Lydia's attitude upon her return is best described as .....
6. Antonym:dogmatic
7. Which sentence makes the best use of descriptive language?
8. Which of these people groups did NOT contribute to the beginning of the English language?
9. Shakespeare worked in a theatre in London as an actor.
10. Which theme is commonly found in British literature?
11. Which language mixed with English the LEAST?
12. "The green-eyed monster" comes from Othello.We use this phrase today to mean:
13. Who partnered with Addison for the publication of 'The Spectator'?
14. "(Someone asked Confucius, "Master, what think you concerning the principle that good should be returned for evil?" The Master replied:) what then will you return for good? No, RETURN GOOD FOR GOOD; FOR EVIL, JUSTICE"
15. "The faults of men are characteristics of themselves. By observing a man's faults, you may infer what his virtues are."
16. Milton was born on
17. List the stages of the Hero's Journey.
18. To assist or encourage, especially in wrongdoing.
19. The feudal system
20. A phrase or sentence which is repeated at intervals, usually at the end of a stanza.