English MidTerm

metaphorical phrase used to replace a concrete noun

repitition of initial consonant sounds

figure of speech in which one thing is spoken of as if it were another

natural pause in the middle of a line of poetry

descriptive language used to recreate sensory experiences

a story told in verse

a solemn and formal lyric poem about death

rhythmic poetry composed in Old English before AD 1100

expresses the observations and feelings of a single speaker

complaint about a loss other than death

All of the following Celtic languages still exist except
A. Welsh
B. Irish Gaelic
C. Cornish
D. Scots Gaelic

The early Celts who came to Britain were mostly

The first Romans arrived in BRitain around 55 BC. Their leader was

The first Romans to inhabit Britain arrived in 45 AD. Their leaders was

THe Romans left Britain in 407 AD to return to ROme. THey were needed there to

The A-S came from

The Jutes came from

Their language became a blend of Cetic, Latin and Germanic tongues known as

The A-S believed strongly in

Who doubts Beowulf's reputation?

Beowulf's king

sword given to Beowulf by Unferth

Hrothgar's mead hall

starts the killing at Heorot

Queen of Denmark

Beowulf's successor

King of Geatland

lives in a cave at the bottom of a lake

where Hrothgar is king

where Grendel kills the Danes

gives Beowulf treasure

Geatish warrior who aids the Danes

where Heorot is located

Kills the dragon

avenges her son's death

eventually becomes loyal to Beowulf

Danish king

Hrothgar's wife

sword which fails Beowulf

The king of the Danes who was bothered by monsters is

This king built a great mead Hall

Beowulf can best be described as

Grendel is a descendent of

Beowulf uses a sword made by __ to kill Grendel's mother.

In both the prose and poetry versions of Beowulf, the line "Hate had triumphed," occurs. This means __.

long did Grendel rule in Heorot?

Beowulf is a
A. epic poem
B. short story
C. lyric poem
D. novel

Because the poet wants to emphasize Grendel's utterly evil nature, the poet

Beowulf goes out to fight the dragon because

Wiglaf criticizes his companions for

___ becomes kings after Beowulf

Hygelac is king of __

ghost in chains

Marley's partner

Scrooge's nephew

crippled child

Bob's daughter

spirit hooded and dressed in black

Scrooge's clerk

huge, jolly spirit

Scrooge's sister

spirit with an extinguisher cap

lonely, decaying mansion

place filled with guest playing merry games

a four-room house where a poor family gathers for Christmas

very cold and inadequately lit rooms

place filled with bones and rusty keys

TRUE OR FALSE
When the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come leaves, Scrooge immediately sets out to make this Christmas better for himself and others.
True False

The Spirit of Christmas
A. appears at the last stroke of two o'clock
B. has very long arms and wears a brilliant belt
C. wears a yellow and red cap
D. is silent and covered in black robes

Scrooge was Fezziwig's __.

Fan __

Scrooge hears his business associates joking about his

Old Joe is the owner of a __

TRUE OR FALSE:
Scrooge deeply mourns the death of his only friend, Marley.
True False

Scrooge is the administrator of Marley's estate.
True False

TRUE OR FALSE:
When Scrooge can bear no more pain, he extinguishes the light of the Ghost of Christmas Past.
True False

True or False:
Mrs. Cratchit must prepare Christmas dinner alone.
True False

True or False:
Scrooge and the second spirit visit the hut of a miner who celebrates Christmas with family and friends.
True False

True or False:
The third spirit tells Scrooge that Tiny Tim will not die if Scrooge changes his way.
True False

The Christmas Carol takes place in __.

The day of Marley's funeral, Scrooge was __.

Why does Scrooge refuse to give to the Christmas poor fund?

Scrooge eats Christmas dinner with __

Quote: Father is so much kinder than he used to be, that home's like heaven

Quote: I'll give you Mr. Scrooge, the Founder of the Feast

Quote: He frightened everyone away from him when he was alive, to profit us when he was dead. Ha ha ha

Quote: I mean to give him the same chance ever year, whether he likes it or not, for I pity him

Quote: Another idol has displaced me; and if it can cheer and comfort you in time to come I have no just cause to grieve

Object associated:
- bed curtains

Object associated:
- a long chain

Object associated:
- a torch

Object associated:
- a white muffler (scarf)