Honors British Lit (Semester 1 Review)

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What motif is represented by the interactions between the fairy and human worlds in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

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Fantasy vs. Reality

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How is the 'fearful form' described in the passage?

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A mountain of a man, immeasurably high

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Jonathan Swift's satire is in connection to which type of tyranny?

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British

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What literary device in 'Beowulf' involves the use of vivid and descriptive language to create imagery?

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Imagery

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What did the Enlightenment period emphasize over tradition?

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Reason

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Define 'motif' in literature.

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A recurring theme or idea that has symbolic significance in a story.

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What is the significance of 'Fantasy vs. Reality' in literature?

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It explores the contrast between the imagined world and the real world, often highlighting human desires and conflicts.

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Explain the role of satire in literature.

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Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock societal norms, politics, or individuals.

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What is 'imagery' in literary terms?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.

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What are the main characteristics of the Enlightenment period?

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Emphasis on reason, individualism, skepticism of tradition, and scientific inquiry.