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1. Who is considered the author of Beowulf, and why is it significant in English literature?
Beowulf is an anonymous Old English epic poem, likely composed between the 8th–11th centuries.
What are the main features of Old English poetry?
Alliteration, caesura (pause in the middle of a line), kennings (compound metaphors, e.g., “whale-road” for sea), and oral-formulaic style.
Who is William Shakespeare?
A famous English poet and playwright.
How did the Norman Conquest influence English literature?
After 1066, French and Latin became dominant, influencing vocabulary, literary style, and courtly themes. English literature declined initially but later reviv
Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?
Geoffrey Chaucer (1343–1400)
What is the significance of Geoffrey Chaucer in Middle English literature?
Known as the “Father of English Literature,” Chaucer helped legitimize English as a literary language, creating vivid characters and sophisticated verse.
What is a “sonnet”?
A short poem with 14 lines.
Who was King Alfred the Great?
A wise king who started the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
What was the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?
A history book of early England.
What are the characteristics of Renaissance literature in England?
Revival of classical learning, humanism, exploration of individualism, and focus on beauty, love, and nature. Includes drama, poetry, and prose.
Who were the major playwrights of the English Renaissance besides Shakespeare?
Christopher Marlowe , Ben Jonson ,Thomas Kyd
What is the main theme of Shakespeare’s sonnets?
Love, beauty, time, and death.
Who is Robin Hood?
Robin Hood is a legendary English folk hero, an outlaw who “robs from the rich and gives to the poor.”
What is Shakespeare’s most famous play?
Romeo and Juliet.
Where does Robin Hood live?
Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England.
Who is the main character in Hamlet?
Prince Hamlet.
