End of Year Exam Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is nonsense poetry?
A genre of poetry characterized by whimsical and absurd elements.
Example: Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky.
Name a notable work of science fiction.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Considered one of the earliest science fiction novels.
What is Gothic romance?
A genre that combines elements of romance with horror and the supernatural.
Example: Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights.
What is satire?
A genre that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock.
Example: Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels.
What is a sonnet?
A poetic form consisting of 14 lines, typically with a specific rhyme scheme.
Example: Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Ozymandias.
Who wrote ‘The Listeners’?
Walter de la Mare.
A poem known for its haunting atmosphere.
What was Susan Hill’s goal in writing her ghost story?
To see if it was possible to write a full-length ghost story that sustained suspense throughout.
Who is the protagonist of Susan Hill’s ghost story?
Arthur Kipps.
A young, ambitious lawyer.
What happens to Arthur Kipps upon arriving at Crythin Gifford?
He encounters terrifying experiences, including seeing a ghostly woman in black.
What tragic event occurs at the end of Arthur Kipps’ story?
The Woman in Black follows him to London, causing the deaths of his wife and son.
What initiates the conflict in Romeo and Juliet?
A brawl between the servants of the feuding families, Capulet and Montague.
Who tries to stop the fighting between the Capulet and Montague servants?
Benvolio, a Montague.
What decree does Prince Escalus make to prevent further conflicts?
Death for any individual who disturbs the peace in the future.
Who does Romeo initially love at the beginning of the play?
Rosaline.
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo regarding Rosaline?
To forget her and find another, more beautiful woman.
Who seeks Juliet’s hand in marriage?
Paris, a kinsman of the Prince.
What condition does Capulet set for Paris to marry Juliet?
Paris must wait two years as Juliet is not yet fourteen.
What event does Capulet traditionally hold?
A masquerade and feast.
Why do Romeo and Benvolio attend the Capulet feast?
To let Romeo compare Rosaline to other beautiful women.
What happens when Romeo first sees Juliet?
He instantly falls in love with her and forgets about Rosaline.
What does Tybalt recognize at the Capulet feast?
That Romeo, a Montague, has sneaked into the Capulet gathering.
What does Romeo do after the feast?
He sneaks into the Capulet garden to see Juliet.
What does Friar Lawrence agree to do for Romeo and Juliet?
Marry them in secret.
What leads to Mercutio’s death?
A duel with Tybalt, where Tybalt stabs him under Romeo’s arm.
