Medieval Romance Literature

What is NOT a characteristic of Middle English?

• Chivalric romance

• Religiosity

• Travel literature

• Heterogeneousness

What did the word "romance" originally refer to?

• Romantic Love

• Medieval tales of Knights written in Latin

• Any Romance Language

• The Romans

What are the characteristics of Medieval Romance?

• Knight on a quest to gain lady's favour.

• Written in a prosaic style.

• Courtly love between a knight and a lady.

• Contains dream vision literary device.

Does Sir Gawain and the Green Knight contain elements of paganism?

• Yes.

• No.

Answer explanation

Green Knight represents nature and paganism. His armour is embroidered with birds and butterflies and he holds holly, which is related to the pagan holiday Yule.

What is a common theme in Medieval Romance Literature?

• Chivalry and knightly quests

• Industrialization

• Modernism

• Realism

Which language were many Medieval Romances originally written in?

• Latin

• Old English

• French

• German

What is the primary focus of a Medieval Romance narrative?

• Scientific discovery

• Courtly love and adventure

• Political intrigue

• Economic theory

Who is a famous author of Medieval Romance Literature?

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Austen

• Charles Dickens

What literary device is often used in Medieval Romance Literature?

• Allegory

• Stream of consciousness

• Flashback

• Metafiction

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Medieval Romance hero?

• Cunning and deceitful

• Brave and honorable

• Greedy and selfish

• Weak and indecisive