English Semester 1 Final

Your teacher has asked you and your group to solve the problem of tardiness in your class. What steps will you and your group will take to solve this problem?

1) Identifying and defining the problem of tardiness. 2) Analyzing the problem of tardiness. 3) Generating creative solutions. 4) Taking action.

Review King Arthur's death in Morte d'Arthur beginning with the paragraph stating " 'Alas,' said the King, . . ." Then fill in the cluster diagram with details showing how the treatment of King Arthur is suitable for a legendary king.

1) King Arthur's death explanation is very passionate. 2) The Queens fulfill Arthur's dying needs. 3) Queens carry the king to his death bed. 4) Bedivere misses Arthur. 5) Arthur is buried underneath a hermit. 6) Arthur believes in God's afterlife.

What is the highest number you can get on a writing rubric?

6

What is meant by providing a "hook" for your reader?

A "hook" is something that attracts the reader to read the paper. It could be an enticing phrase or an interesting sentence. A "hook" is what brings the reader to read the paper.

Write a sentence using "although" to contrast ideas.

Although she wanted to be a doctor, Anna never went to medical school.

Explain the characteristics of an effective group member. What are your strengths and weaknesses when you work in a group?

An effective group member identifies clear goals, develops an action-oriented structure, gathers and uses information effectively, develops a variety of viable options, objectively evaluates opinions, and treats other kindly. My strengths are treating others kindly and gathering information. My weakness is that I'm shy.

In what way does this passage present Arthur as a romance hero?

Arthur is a romance hero for many reasons. First of all, he helps others. He mainly helps other by being a fair king to all. He makes the land better for other people. Furthermore, he also fights in battles. During these battles he fights off enemies. Thus, he protects his people from danger. He also shows how virtuous he is. He believes in God, which shows his morals. Also, he is a fair king, which shows that he cares for his people. He also uses his great sword. Often times, heroes own great weapons. His sword is Excalibur. Therefore Arthur is presented as a romance hero.

Which phrase best restates the underlined words in this quotation from Beowulf? Explain why your answer choice is the correct answer. He who had come to them from across the sea, / Bold and strong-minded, had driven affliction / Off, purged Herot clean. a. had killed Grendel in battle b. had rid the land of pain and suffering c. had forced the evil monster from the hall d. had successfully repelled fate

B. Had rid the land of pain and suffering. Beowulf (he who had come from across the great sea), had killed Grendel. Grendel had been causing much pain and suffering. Thus, when Beowulf had "driven affliction off," it meant he had rid the land of pain and suffering. Also the actual definition of affliction is something that causes pain or something, also known as Grendel.

In "On My First Son," the speaker tries to comfort himself over the loss of his son. Why does he suggest that his son's death is a "state he should envy" (line 6)? Support your answer with one other line from the poem.

Because the son died so young, he didn't have to experience the bad things in life. "My sin was too much hope of thee, lov'd boy" (Johnson 2).

Boswell describes Johnson as a man "of contradictory qualities . . . At different times, he seemed a different man, in some respects . . ." Create a written portrait of Johnson in which you present his contradictory qualities and evaluate their importance. Did his faults outweigh his virtues and achievements? Present your opinion in this essay, and cite examples from The Life of Samuel Johnson to support your answer.

Boswell describes Johnson as a man with contradictory qualities. At times, Johnson seems different than he was before. Throughout the essay Boswell observes Johnson as being a fair individual. For example, Boswell states that Johnson is appreciative of his food and heavily focuses on eating it. But, sometimes Boswell observes Johnson as being an unfair character. For instance, Mrs. Knowles gives her opinion on the equality of the sexes. Johnson is quick to refute Mrs. Knowles opinions and doesn't seem to really listen to what she has to say. Thus, Johnson is a contradictory character. Jonson's faults do not outweigh his virtues and achievements. In fact, Johnson's pros outweigh his cons. For example, Johnson is seen as being an intellectual character. He is also observed as being kind to others and meaning well. Occasionally Johnson will be sarcastic. Also, sometimes Johnson will be rude. Despite his faults, Johnson is mostly observed as being good. Therefore, his virtues outweigh his faults.

By the time the movie was over, we left the theater.

By the time the movie was over, we had left the theater.

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In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Gawain tells the Green Knight, "First I ask and adjure you, how you are called / That you tell me true so that trust it I may." Which definition best suits the word adjure? Explain what this statement tells you about Sir Gawain's character. a. plead b. mock c. urge d. honor

C. Urge It shows hat Sir Gawain is both pushy and sincere. He is pushy because he urges and pressures the Green Night to tell him what he is called. Furthermore he is sincere because he makes a point of getting to know the Green Knight. Gawain truly wants to trust him.

How does Cervantes contrast Sancho Panza and Don Quixote?

Cervantes joined the army and fought honorable battles against Turkey and Italy, while Don Quixote and Sancho Panza don't fight honorable battles. Instead, Don Quixote is set on fighting windmills and monks. Cervantes also was held as a slave, while Sancho and Don Quixote freely roam. Furthermore, Sancho is cowardly and Cervantes is brave and had Spanish courage in the face of plain defeat.

What is Cervantes' attitdue toward Don Quixote? Does he seem to think that Don Quixote is a complete fool, or is there some admiration and respect in his tone?

Cervantes' attitude towards Don Quixote is admirable and respectful, despite the fact that he also thinks Don Quixote is a fool. For instance, Don Quixote begins to battle a windmill, which is ridiculous, but he does it with a sense of honor. This shows that while Cervantes thinks it's foolish that Don Quixote would begin to battle a non-living object, he also shows that Don Quixote is capable of being brave when he thinks there is war.

Based on "The Wife of Bath's Tale," what is Chaucer's view of life? Compare and contrast Chaucer's view with the Wife of Bath's view of life. Give evidence from the text for the presence of each view of life.

Chaucer's view of life is that everyone sins and has faults, but they can still be good. Thus, there is both good and bad in the world. Chaucer makes the wife within the tales "an expert as a wife" (Chaucer 12). His character of the Wife of Bath has been married many times. Her many marriages can be seen as bad by some. Although, the wife still goes on the pilgrimage and shares he moral stories with the other pilgrims. Therefore, the wife can be both good and bad, just like everyone else in the world. The Wife of Bath's view of life is that marriage is essential. Within her tale the knight's main quest is to find "the thing that woman most desire" (Chaucer 81). The answer in the end was control in a marriage. Thus, marriage is an important desire all woman want. Furthermore, the tale even ends with the knight being married. And in the very end, he ends up happy with the marriage. Therefore, as seen from her tale, the Wife of Bath believes that marriage is essential in life.

In the excerpt from The Life of Samuel Johnson, Boswell writes that Johnson "was prone to superstition, but not to credulity." Define credulity, and write a sentence of your own that demonstrates the meaning of the word.

Credulity is defined as a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true. The main characteristic of gullible individual is credulity.

Knights in medieval romances are often aided in their quests by wizards and fairy queens. How does Cervantes turn this tradition on its head?

Even though knights in medieval romances are often aided in their quests by wizards and fairy queens, Don Quixote is aided by the farmer Sancho. Also, the quest is all in Don Quixote's imagination. Thus, Cervantes turned this tradition on its head.

Use "eventually" as a transition in a sentence to indicate time.

Eventually, Bob finished cooking dinner.

In what ways did Federigo and Monna act as they did because they were fourteenth-century Florentines, and in what ways did they act as they did because they were a man and a woman, regardless of historical era? Which of the two kinds of influences do you think was greater?

Frederigo and Monna act as they did because they were fourteenth-century Florentines. Within the story, Monna is married to a wealthy man. Back then, women would try to marry the richest men they could. Federigo was poor. This caused Monna to not really consider his love in the beginning. Only later did she really notice him. Overall, their historical actions caused their love to be more organized and not free. They also acted as man and woman regardless of historical era. Frederigo acts a bit crazy and goes out his way for Monna to notice him. For instance, he cooks his falcon for her. In the end, Monna marries him. Their marriage is uncommon and more for love. Hence, they acted foolishly and crazy for love. This was the greater influence because it led to the happy ending.

What happens to him when he doesn't succeed in winning Monna Giovanna's love?

Frederigo spends all of money trying to impress her and becomes poor. He cooks his falcon for her.

In this section of The Life of Samuel Johnson, Boswell discusses some of Johnson's personality traits and reveals information about the values and concerns of the society in which both men lived. Describe Johnson and the society of his time, citing details from the selection. He was a sincere and zealous Christian, of high Church of England and monarchical principles, which he would not tamely suffer to be questioned;

Johnson and the society of his time were religious and loyal to the monarchy. For instance, Boswell states that Johnson is both a "zealous Christian" with "monarchial principals" (Boswell).

Jonathan Swift was a man who had little tolerance for fanaticism of any kind. He disliked the human tendencies toward selfishness and pride, but he maintained lifelong admiration for the attributes of individual human beings. Find examples from one or both of the selections in Gulliver's Travels that illustrate Swift's impatience with human folly and his admiration for the individual spirit.

Jonathan Swift was impatient when it came to selfishness and pride. Instead, he favored individual spirit. Swift is able to show his little tolerance for fanaticism and his admiration for the attributes of individual human beings through Gulliver's Travels. One example of pride and selfishness is the character the Emperor of Lilliput. Though he is small, the emperor contains a lot of power. The emperor executes citizens and even tries to control Gulliver. Thus, the emperor's selfishness and pride make him unlikeable and bad. Examples from the story also show the admiration for individual spirit. One example of individual spirit is the King of Brobdingnag. The king seems to be very intelligent. He is a fair king, since he has knowledge about politics. Instead of trying to control Gulliver, the king simply has conversations with Gulliver. Swift makes it so that the individually spirited character is far better than the fanatic one. Therefore, within Gulliver's Travels, Swift is able to illustrate his impatience with human folly and his admiration for the individual spirit.

Why does the speaker urge his wife to part from him quietly?

He doesn't want to part with his wife publicly, since it would ruin the privateness and sacredness of their love.

The United States Declaration of Independence stated: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal."

The United States Declaration of Independence states: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal."

In The Rape of the Lock, Canto III, the players stop to drink coffee. During this break, the baron manages to cut a lock of Belinda's hair. Explain how the baron managed to cut the lock of Belinda's hair (lines 120-154).

The baron is given a pair of scissors by Clarissa and tries to cut off a lock of Belinda's hair while she bends over and drinks coffee, but three times he fails because Belinda looks over her shoulder at the sylphs. Finally, he is able to cut a lock of her hair when the sylphs don't distract Belinda.

In The Rape of the Lock, how is the card game of omber presented as a war? (Canto III, lines 25-44) Support your answer with one or two examples from the poem.

The game is about defeat. Example 1: The cards are described as soldiers. Example 2: When cards are captured they are said to be casualties.

What is the purpose of a writing rubric?

The rubric allows the writer to write better. It guides them on how to write the perfect paper because it provides instruction. It's almost like a manual.

Is good a more powerful force than evil in the modern world? Explain your opinion.

Unlike in the epic poem Beowulf, I would have to say that evil is a more powerful force than good in the modern world. Today, not many people want to step up and be an epic hero for the people. Also, in general, people just aren't capable of stopping evil. I hear about and see so many evil things as well. Therefore, evil is a much more powerful force than good in the modern world.

You are the group leader and your group is trying to come up with solutions to the problem your teacher has assigned. You have given a couple of suggestions, but no one else in your group is offering any ideas. Describe two or three things you could do to solve this problem.

You could get the other members to generate their ideas and feel comfortable about it. To do so you could have your group brainstorm, encourage other solutions and rank them, and be respectful towards other members to make sure they feel heard and comfortable with giving suggestions.

Type the adverb clause from the sentence below. You look as though you could use a study break.

You look as though you could use a study break.

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a Chickasaw tradition

From the battles in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V, what can you conclude about warfare in Macbeth's day? Explain why each choice seems correct or incorrect. a. Soldiers never faced each other one on one. b. All fighting was done in the open, and the concept of camouflage was unknown. c. The telephone and telegraph were the chief means of sending messages. d. Swords were among the weapons used in close combat.

a. This is incorrect because soldiers did in fact fight one on one, especially when they came close to one another. b. This is incorrect because Macduff's army uses Birnam Wood as camouflage. c. This is incorrect because that type of technology wasn't yet invented. d. This is correct because swords were a key weapon in Shakespeare's time.

Type the adjective clause from the sentence below. As many as half the words they commonly use are derived from this "dead" language

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Which of the following events from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight conveys a sense of the supernatural? Cite a detail from the poem to support your answer choice. a. The Green Knight challenges King Arthur's Knights. b. Sir Gawain arrives at the Green Castle and finds it hideous. c. The Green Knight does not die from Sir Gawain's blow. d. The Green Knight only scratches Sir Gawain with his ax.

c. The Green Knight does not die from Sir Gawain's blow. Even though the Green Knight's head is cut off, he keeps talking and continues to live.

What sort of life does Psalm 23 most clearly suggest that a person should lead? Explain why each choice seems correct or incorrect. a. a quiet, isolated life far from the world's woes b. a life spent in seeking vengeance on one's enemies c. a pious, righteous life d. a simple rural life

c. a pious righteous life Psalm 23 suggests that a person should lead a pious, righteous life. The psalm states, "He guides me along the right paths" (3). By he, the psalm means the lord. In the psalm, it explains that a person should accept the ways of the lord. In this case, the lord wants people to follow the right path. Thus, they should lead both a religious and sinless life. Therefore, the psalm suggests that a person should lead a pious, religious life.

What recurring image in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, is associated with Lady Macduff and her son? Cite examples of this imagery and explain the qualities that it helps to convey. a. witches b. flowers c. birds d. eggs

c. birds The recurring image in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, that is associated with Lady Macduff and her son is birds. Within the play, Macduff's son says "as birds do, mother" (Shakespeare IV.ii.37). The boy compares him and his mother's situation to that of a bird. This helps show the gentle and affectionate qualities that the image helps convey.

Based on the way that the word odious is used in the text, which word is the synonym for odious? Explain why your answer choice is correct. a. beautiful b. sneaky c. disgusting d. small

c. disgusting When the king is discussing natives he uses words such as vermin and pernicious to relate to the word odious. Thus, disgusting is a synonym for odious.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act III, which struggle points to an internal conflict? Explain your answer. a. Macbeth's attempts to have Banquo and Fleance killed b. the witches' influence on Macbeth's and Banquo's lives c. Lady Macbeth's attempts to convince her husband to behave differently d. Macbeth's guilt causing him to see Banquo's ghost

d. Macbeth's guilt causing him to see Banquo's ghost. Macbeth's guilt is internal. His guilt makes him see the ghost. One could say the ghost is a reflection of his inner feelings. Therefore, Macbeth's guilt causing him to see Banquo's ghost is an internal conflict.

To which senses do Malcolm's images of Scotland in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene iii, lines 45-47, most clearly appeal? Explain your answer. a. sight, sound, and taste b. sight, taste, and smell c. touch, smell, and sound d. touch, sound, and sight

d.touch, sound, and sight Malcolm talks about treading upon the tyrant's head, which involves touch and possibly sound. He also discusses seeing the troops, which involves sight.

"Someone stole my treasure, and someone is going to pay!" shouted the monster

"Someone stole my treasure, and someone is going to pay!" shouted the monster vehemently.

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2909 State St.

Dear Miss Poole

Dear Miss Poole:

dear ms. Ford:

Dear Ms. Ford:

department of education

Department of Education

What is the real reason for Federigo's tears?

Frederigo is really crying over how he cooked his falcon for Monna, and now can't give it to her ill son.

In "On My First Son," Jonson writes about the loss of his young son and how he views this loss. In one or two paragraphs, explain how Jonson views the loss of his son and how he comforts himself about it. Cite examples from the poem to support your response.

Jonson views the loss of his son in a specific way. He views it as tragic. In the poem he states, "Farewell, thou child of my right hand, and joy" (Jonson 1). Jonson explains that he was close with his son. Now, he must say goodbye. Jonson's tone comes off as being very sad. Therefore, Jonson views his son's loss as tragic. Jonson comforts himself about his son's death. To do so, he claims that his son's death is for the best. For example, Jonson says that since his son died young, he will miss out on the bad things in life. Jonson's son died at the age of 7, which is too young to have experienced much of life. This allows Jonson to not think of the event as a bad thing. So, Jonson forgets about the gloominess of death.Thus, Jonson becomes less sad.

What crime does the knight commit, and what does the queen require of him so that he can save himself from being beheaded?

The knight commits a crime of raping a young, innocent maiden. He is too lustful. The queen gives the night a year to find out what women truly desire. If he can find the answer within a year, he won't be beheaded.

While checking the transmission fluid, the hood refused to stay up.

While he checked the transmission fluid, the hood refused to stay up.

Sitting on the floor reading, the cat stretched out beside her.

While she sat on the floor reading, the cat stretched out beside her.

In "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," the speaker introduces an atmosphere of solitude and mystery in his description of the transition from day to night. Which answer best represents this solitary, mysterious mood? Explain why your answer is correct. a. "The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea, / The plowman homeward plods his weary way," b. "Now fades the glimmering landscape on the sight, / And all the air a solemn stillness holds," c. "Save where the beetle wheels his droning flight, / And drowsy tinklings lull the distant folds:" d. "Save that from yonder ivy-mantled tower, / The moping owl does to the moon complain"

b. "Now fades the glimmering landscape on the sight, / And all the air a solemn stillness holds," The quote explains how the landscape fades to night, and how the air becomes solemn. Something being solemn relates to is being solitary or mysterious.

In the witches' chant in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, Scene i, lines 1-38, what do all the images have in common? Cite examples to show why each choice is correct or incorrect. a. They are vivid and beautiful. b. They are vivid and unpleasant. c. They appeal only to the sense of sight. d. They appeal mainly to the sense of smell.

b. They are vivid and unpleasant. This is because of examples such as IV.i.2-5. a. This is incorrect because of IV.i.1-38. c. This is incorrect because of IV.i.2, which appeals to the sense of sound. d. This is incorrect because of IV.i.6, which appeals to the sense of touch.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II, by killing Duncan, what does Macbeth most clearly seek to augment? Explain your answer. a. riches b. power c. his family's safety d. God's wrath

b. power In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II, by killing Duncan, Macbeth most clearly seeks to augment power. The witches told Macbeth that he would become king. Since he wants that power, Macbeth kills an innocent Duncan. Therefore, the thing that Macbeth tries his best to increase is his power in royalty.

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Acts 17 28-29

Acts 17: 28-29

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Biology II, speech, and French

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is on the island of Hawaii both volcanoes there, Mauna Loa and Kilauea, are active.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is on the island of Hawaii; both volcanoes there, Mauna Loa and Kilauea, are active.

What comparison does Donne use in the 6th stanza to express the separation of the lover's souls?

He compares them to a piece of beaten gold that is thin. The lovers have separated but they haven't divided, they have only thinned their relationship.

What does the word vindication mean in the context of Wollstonecraft's title? Explain how the word's meaning reflects her purpose for writing A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.

In the context of Wollstonecraft's title, Vindication means proof that someone or something is right, reasonable, or justified. Within her essay, Wollstonecraft writes about why it is right to treat women equally to men. Thus, the word reflects the purpose of her essay.

Do you think it is possible to truly love someone who does not care for you? Explain.

It is possible to truly love someone who does not truly care for you. You could see all of their good character traits and learn to love them.

According to Lady Macbeth, why doesn't she kill Duncan herself? Indicate which lines in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II, pointed you toward your answer.

Lady Macbeth doesn't kill Duncan herself because when Duncan sleeps, he reminds her of her dad. "LADY MACBETH ...He could not miss 'em. Had he not resembled/ My father as he slept, I had done 't" (Shakespeare II.ii.12-13).

To what does Mary Wollstonecraft compare women's minds? Support your answer, citing details from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.

Mary Wollstonecraft compares women's minds to flowers that have been planted in soil that is too rich. "The conduct and manners of women, in fact, evidently prove that their minds are not in a healthy state; for, like the flowers which are planted in too rich a soil" (Wollstonecraft 1).

What happy event ends the story?

Monna Giovanna and Frederigo get married and Frederigo isn't poor anymore.

When Federigo learns the true reason for Monna Giovanna's visit, he weeps. What does Monna Giovanna think he is weeping about?

Monna Giovanna thinks he is weeping about her asking for the falcon. She knows the falcon is special to him, so she thinks he is crying over the matter of giving it up.

Explain what request Monna Giovanna's son makes.

Monna Giovanna's son is dying of an illness, so she requests to have Federigo's falcon to make him feel better.

Mr. Bleacher recalled how much snow we had during the winter of 1990, but he said the winter of 92 was more severe.

Mr. Bleacher recalled how much snow we had during the winter of 1990, but he said the winter of 92' was more severe.

How would your reaction to the story have been different if, like Federigo, you did not know why Monna was at his house until she asked for the falcon? Support your answer with reference to the selection.

My reaction to the story wouldn't have been very different if I had not known why Monna was at Frederigo's house until she asked for the falcon. Frederigo cooks his falcon for Monna to eat. Later, Monna asks Frederigo for his Falcon. As a reaction to this, Frederigo begins to weep. He feels so upset. The news is so shocking and not what he wanted to hear. Thus, one's reaction would most likely be shocked. My reaction would be different. I would have been a little surprised. There was such a mix up with the falcon, I would have to be a little shocked. But I understand that it is just a story. I was prepared for the fact that something interesting could happen at anytime in the plot. And while what happened was sad, it was just another small part in the story. Therefore, my reaction would be a bit surprised and mostly uncaring.

Type the adverb clause from the sentence below. Once finals are over, we can all relax.

Once finals are over

In a paragraph or two, describe the kind of life Psalm 23 suggests people lead. Include specific examples from the psalm to support your statements.

Psalm 23 suggests that people should live their life a certain way. First of all, it suggests that one should live their life in a pious way. The psalm states, "I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" (5). To be pious means to be devoutly religious. The psalm states that one should follow the ways of the lord forever. Thus, one should live their life devoted to the Lord and his religion. Therefore, the psalm suggest that a person should live their life in a pious way. Psalm 23 also makes other suggestions about the type of life people should lead. For instance, the psalm also states that people should lead righteous lives. The psalm states, "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life" (5). The quote explains how the speaker hopes that the Lord's ways will stick with them in their life. In this case, the Lord's ways are that of being good to others and showing love. Thus, his ways are morally right. Therefore, the psalm suggests that one should live a righteous life.

Raised in Seattle Sue Ellen wondered what it would be like to live in New Orleans.

Raised in Seattle, Sue Ellen wondered what it would be like to live in New Orleans.

Rewrite the following sentences using a transition indicating summary or conclusion. Robinson Crusoe is an entertaining, mysterious, and well-written story. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure stories.

Robinson Crusoe is an entertaining, mysterious, and well-written story. Thus, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys adventure stories.

What is ironic about the promise Sancho Panza makes to Don Quixote?

Sancho Panza promises to protect Don Quixote in battle, yet he doesn't and never intended to.

Why did Queen Elizabeth promote the idea of education among all of her subjects?

So that her subjects would be informed on the matters of things, like war, that affected the land.

The end of "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" is entitled "The Epitaph." To whom is this epitaph dedicated? Support your response with at least one example from the poem.

The Epitaph is dedicated to the speaker of the poem. "Approach and read (for thou can'st read) the lay,/ 'Graved on the stone beneath yon aged thorn" (Gray 115-116).

What are the knight's reasons for not being able to love his new wife?

The Knight's new wife is old and ugly. She isn't young and pretty like the wife he wanted.

Why does the first speaker compare the plight of women to that of beasts?

The first speaker compares the plight of women to that of beasts because women are kept powerless by men and their freedom has been taken away.

The pagan Germans, Greeks, and other ancient peoples believed that fame and glory are the only things that will survive a human being's death. What evidence do you find in Beowulf of the importance placed on a person's public reputation? Write an essay in which you use examples from the poem to support your answer.

There is much evidence throughout the poem Beowulf to support the statement that there is much importance placed on a person's public reputation. In the very beginning of the poem, the reason that Beowulf is asked to help Hrothgar's people is because of his reputation that he is "greater/ And stronger than anyone anywhere in this world" (110-111). The poem even gave a tribute to Shield Sheafson, who was known as one of the greats.

Running around the building, the bushes nearly blocked her way.

When she ran around the building, the bushes nearly blocked her way.

Looking through the catalog, the dresses were the prettiest Alicia had ever seen.

While Alicia looked through the catalog, the dresses were the prettiest she had ever seen.

What connection is made between conversation and intelligence?

Women are different than men because they don't have the opportunity to have enough conversations. So, they do not improve their intelligence.

Type the adverb clause from the sentence below. You are exactly three months younger than I am.

You are exactly three months younger than I am.

Identify the transition in the sentence below. The computer is equipped with a USB port; however, the printer is equipped with a serial port.

however

Identify the transition word in the sentence below. Matt snowboarded down the slope; however, he did not know that there was a huge storm on the way.

however

Type the adjective clause from the sentence below. Although Latin III is a hard course in which we usually have homework and at least one quiz or test a week, she somehow makes the class enjoyable.

in which we usually have homework and at least one quiz or test a week,

Identify the direct reference (pronoun) in the sentence below. Molly went to the store, and then she had a wreck in the parking lot.

she

the battle of tippecanoe

the Battle of Tippecanoe

the kansas city chiefs

the Kansas City Chiefs

Type the adverb clause from the sentence below. I won't be able to finish my report on the Iroquois League tonight unless I can get to the library this afternoon.

unless I can get to the library this afternoon.

Type the adverb clause from the sentence below. Last night we played basketball at the park until we could no longer see the backboard.

until we could no longer see the backboard.

What is the lowest number you can get on a writing rubric?

1

Think about the definition of tragedy and the events that have unfolded in Macbeth. What would you say is Macbeth's tragic flaw, and why?

A tragedy is an event causing great suffering. Macbeth's tragic flaw is his unchecked ambition. His ambition leads him to murder many people and to go insane. Thus, his flaw causes great suffering to Scotland.

What assumption does Elizabeth hold about the nature of leadership?

Elizabeth assumes that leadership requires one to inform their subjects and give up a part of his or herself for the country.

Based on Malcolm's and Donalbain's remarks at the end of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II, Scene iii, what seems to be their reason for leaving Scotland? How do their actions play into the hands of Macbeth? Indicate which remarks led you to your conclusions.

Malcolm and Donalbain leave Scotland because they think that, since they were close to Duncan, they will be murdered next. Macbeth uses their fleeing Scotland as a way to pin the murder of Duncan on them. "MACDUFF They were suborned./ Malcolm and Donalbain, the king's two sons,/ Are stol'n away and fled, which puts upon them/ Suspicion of the deed" (Shakespeare II.iv.24-27).

Authors use foreshadowing to gain the readers' interest and help them predict upcoming events. In one or two paragraphs, explain how Malory foreshadows Arthur's death in Morte d'Arthur. Use specific details from the legend to elaborate on your ideas.

Malory foreshadows Arthur's death within Morte d'Arthur. He does so using Sir Gawain. Sir Gawain comes to Arthur. Sir Gawain warns him that if he fights in the battle, he will die. And the battle does ultimately lead to his death. Furthermore, the title even foreshadows Arthur's death too. The title literally translates to "Dead Arthur" in French. Thus, the reader can assume, with great accuracy, that Arthur dies. Therefore, there are elements within the passage that foreshadow the death of King Arthur.

Psalm 23 explains the relationship between God and human beings. The language in the psalm requires the reader to make inferences about that relationship. In an essay, explain the relationship that is being described. What are the main comparisons that convey it? Make specific references to the psalm to support your position.

Psalm 23 describes the relationship between God and human beings. The relationship is that God is the leader and protector of the people. Comparisons are used to convey the relationship. The psalm states, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing" (1). Within the psalm, God is compared to a shepherd. In this case, the people would represent the sheep. Shepherds lead and care for their sheep. Thus, God cares for and leads human beings. Even more comparisons can be used to convey the relationship. The psalm explains, "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life" (6). In the quote, the speaker talks directly to God. The speaker claims that God has good morals and values that he gives to human beings. The humans then use those morals to live good lives. Hence, God cares enough to lead humans to having good lives. Therefore, relationship is that God is the leader and protector of the people.

With typical rhetorical finesse, Elizabeth throws a concession to those who regard women as weak while asserting her own power - and, by extension, that of other women. Explain how she does this.

Queen Elizabeth explains that while she may be physically less strong than a man, she is brave and has personality of a king.

Who was Queen Mary?

Queen Mary was the queen prior to queen Elizabeth and was Elizabeth's half sister.

Do you think that Swift's judgments of his fellow humans remain applicable or accurate today? Explain your answer.

Swift thought that his fellow humans were unfair, stupid, and not understanding. Within Gulliver's Travels he showed that people often don't understand other cultures and are unable to see that people just want the same things. He also showed that people are very divided and selfish, especially when it came to politics. His judgements remain applicable today. People still have these traits and certain people, such as some of those involved in politics, can still be seen as selfish. Furthermore, people can still not be understanding of other people's cultures, like how some people dislike others simply because of the country they come from.

Many of Swift's opinions about the conflict between England and France need to be interpreted from the fictional story that he tells in Gulliver's Travels. What can you interpret about Swift's view of the two countries from the following quote: "Besides, our histories of six thousand moons make no mention of any other regions, than the two great empires of Lilliput and Blefescu"?

Swift's view is that the English and French empires are caught up in the issue of dealing with political relationships between them and other countries.

How is sympathy for Beowulf encouraged in this epic? Support your ideas with reference to the poem.

Sympathy from Beowulf is encouraged when he goes to help those in need. Beowulf understood that Hrothgar's men were being killed in Herot hall by Grendel, so he went an defeated Grendel and eventually Grendel's mother. Also in the epic, the great warriors are sympathetic to their kings and will fight in their honor or make tributes to them when they die. For instance, Wiglaf kept fighting for Beowulf when Beowulf died.

"At last, I've clipped a lock of her beautiful hair!" the Baron said, exulting over his good fortune.

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"In the deepest recesses of my heart," Alexander Pope wondered, "do I really care about the Baron and Belinda and her lock of silly hair?"

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"Now that I've achieved my goal," said the Baron, "let us withdraw to enjoy a glorious repast ."

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"Oh woe, how the loss of this lock of hair dejects me!" moaned Belinda.

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An experience that is not exciting or lively, but boring and stale, is insipid.

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Most of the best writers are fastidious in their choice of words.

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You cannot fully understand a difficult nonfiction text if you read it in a cursory way.

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By definition, a good biography portrays its subject accurately and within the context of the times that he or she lived. In a short essay, explain how Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson gives a biased portrayal of Johnson's character. Cite examples from the work to support your response.

A good biography portrays its subject accurately and within the context of the time that he or she lived. Unlike a good biography, Boswell's The Life of Samuel Johnson gives a biased portrayal of Johnson's character. Boswell knew Johnson personally. After meeting Johnson in a bookstore, Boswell traveled with Johnson for 30 years. The biography is mainly based on journals, letters, personal writings, and interviews. The biography takes a personal look into Johnson's life based on Boswell' point of view, which doesn't quite make it factual and instead makes it biased. Examples within the text show the bias within the biography. The Biography is told from Boswell's point of view. The opening line states, "At supper this night he talked of good eating with uncommon satisfaction" (Boswell). Boswell begins by discussing his observation of Johnson's eating habits. While Boswell states that Johnson eats with an uncommon satisfaction, another observer could have thought differently. Being Johnson's friend, Boswell sees Johnson in a different light. Thus, Boswell is biased. Therefore, the biography gives a biased portrayal of Johnson's character.

Despite centuries of tension, England and Scotland united under one monarchy when Scotland's James VI became James I of England not long before Shakespeare wrote Macbeth. King James, who became the patron of Shakespeare's acting company, was also known as the author of a book about witchcraft. Keeping all this in mind, write a few paragraphs about how the play seems to reflect Shakespeare's efforts to flatter his new patron. Support general statements with details from the first three acts.

A little before Shakespeare wrote Macbeth, King James became a patron for Shakespeare's acting company. So, within The Tragedy of Macbeth, Shakespeare makes an effort to flatter King James. One of the ways in which Shakespeare attempts to flatter the king is by making both Scotland and the monarchy a main focus within the play. A little before the play was written, Scotland and England united monarchies King James went from being the King of Scotland to the King of England. The play happens to be set in Scotland. Furthermore, the play is all about how Macbeth makes his way to be king because he was told so by the witches. In the play, the witches state, "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter" (Shakespeare I.iii.51). So, Macbeth then stops at nothing to make his way into the monarchy. Within the play, Shakespeare flatters his new patron in another way. He does so by including witchcraft within the plot. Kings James wrote a book about witchcraft. The withes cause the plot to move forward when they say "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter" and give Macbeth a new goal (I.iii.70). His new goal is to become king, which makes him do many crazy things. Thus, its because of the witches that the plot of the story takes place. Therefore, witchcraft plays a very big part in the play.

What sad events follow Federigo's "mistake"?

After Frederigo makes the "mistake" of cooking his falcon, Monna Giovanna's son dies and she goes through a bitter mourning period.

After being knocked down by the windmill, how does Don Quixote explain the fact that he has not killed a giant?

After being knocked down by the windmill, Don Quixote explains that he has not killed the giant by blaming the murder on the magic Freston.

After we ate dinner, we will play a game.

After we ate dinner, we played a game. After we eat dinner, we will play a game.

After we moved into the apartment, we painted the living room yellow

After we moved into the apartment, we painted the living room yellow.

Identify an assumption or belief about the world that you feel underlies Bacon's message in "Of Studies." It may be something either stated or unstated in the essay. Using references to the text, show how this belief or assumption plays a part in Bacon's argument.

An underlying assumption about the world within "Of Studies" success and achievement and greatly valued in the world. Within his essay, Bacon explains the benefits of studying. This benefits include gaining knowledge for conversations, being mentally skilled, and gaining information for business. The benefits that he states all have to do with being successful. For instance, if a person is better in conversation they can make more connections and become successful in their social life. If a person is mentally skilled, they can become successful in academics. If a person has more information for business, they can become successful in that business. Therefore, success is seem as a benefit in life within the essay.

What does Bacon mean when he says that some books are ". . . to be chewed and digested"?

Bacon means that books should be read carefully and thoughtfully.

What does Bacon suggest is the value of studying books?

Bacon suggests the value of books is getting rid of ignorance, giving knowledge, being pleasurable, improving one's judgment, and making conversations better.

Reading between the lines in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act III, Scene i, explain how Macbeth has apparently managed to claim the Scottish throne even though Malcolm and Donalbain are closer relatives to the slain King Duncan.

Because Malcolm and Donalbain left Scotland, they were suspected of the murder. Thus, Macbeth was then able to become king.

Overdrawn at the bank, Sal's finances were in disarray.

Because Sal was overdrawn at the bank, his finances were in disarray.

What is the value in being exposed to differing points of view? Should people be open-minded about all topics? Explain.

Being exposed to different points of view is valuable because it allows the reader to make up their own mind. Within the debate, the Cavendish's characters all have different viewpoints about the relationship between men and women. Some argue that men are better, some argue that women are better, and some argue in between. Even though there are many opinions, Cavendish never expresses which one of the opinions she thinks is openly right. Instead, the question to which of the arguments is correct is left unanswered. Thus, it's up to the reader to find out. Therefore, being exposed to differing points of view is valuable because it allows the reader to come to their own conclusion. In general, people should be open-minded about topics. Being open-minded allows people to reach better conclusions about what they truly believe. If an individual is able to see something from all viewpoints, they will be able to have more reasoning and facts to come to the conclusion that they think is correct. Their conclusion will be better informed. Furthermore, being open-minded will allow for a peaceful world. If someone is open-minded about others' ideas, less fighting will happen since people will be respectful of one another. Therefore, people should be open-minded about all topics.

Identify the transition words in the sentence below. Despite the previous arguments, evidence exists to disprove the idea that someone other than Shakespeare wrote the works attributed to him.

Despite the previous arguments

Rewrite the following sentence using a cause and effect transition. England waited as long as possible to enter World War II. It had time to build and raise a better military.

England waited as long as possible to enter World War II. Therefore, it had time to build and raise a better military.

In "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," Thomas Gray reveals at length his strong feelings of empathy for poor farmers and their families. Regardless of his feelings, do you think Gray deliberately sets himself apart from such people? Write an essay expressing your opinion. How does the speaker's voice in the poem reveal the poet's attitude? What biographical facts about Gray can you use to support your opinion?

Gray has strong feelings of empathy for the farmers and their families. Despite his feelings, Gray deliberately sets himself apart from such people. The speaker's voice within the poem reveals Gray's secretly distant attitude. For example, some of the phrases the speaker uses to describe the farmers and their families show how Gray set himself apart. For instance, the speaker referred to the farmers as "rustic moralists" and "rude forefathers." These phrases mean that the farmers are old fashioned and rude, which isn't what Gray considers himself to be. Thus, Gray sets himself apart. Furthermore, biographical facts about Gray support the fact that he deliberately sets himself apart from the poor farmers and their families. First of all, Gray had money and didn't have to live a poor life. Unfortunately, the farmers do live a poor life. Second of all, Gray was educated. The farmers aren't educated. Therefore, Gray knowingly set himself apart from the farmers.

In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the Green Knight proposes a Christmas game to King Arthur. Explain the game.

If the player is able to kill the Green Knight with one, first hit of the ax, he keeps the ax. If the Green Knight keeps alive the player must travel to his home and be hit with the ax.

In "A Voyage to Brobdingnag" from Gulliver's Travels, Swift satirizes English politics and society through the interaction between Gulliver and the King. In a short essay, describe Gulliver's earnest explanation of the way that his society functions and the King's responses.

In "A Voyage to Brobdingnag" Swift satirizes politics and society. He is able to do so through the interaction between Gulliver and the King. Gulliver earnestly explains the way his society functions. The king responds to what Gulliver says. The stories that Gulliver tells about his society represent English society. The king's responses represent Swift's opinions on the issues on English society. Examples from the story can show the representations. Within the story, Gulliver says that he "assured his majesty that [he] came from a country which abounded with several millions of both sexes... where the animals, trees, and houses were all in proportion" (Swift). The king "only replie[s] with a smile of contempt" (Swift). In the quote, Gulliver speaks highly of his country. He simply explains the grand things the country has. Like English society, Gulliver's society selfishly has so much. The king nods in response and doesn't seem to admire Gulliver's society. Like Swift, the king doesn't think that a society having so many things should be what it's all about. Therefore, Gulliver's explanation represents English society, while the king's responses represent Swift's opinions.

In "A Voyage to Brobdingnag" from Gulliver's Travels, the King expresses his opinions of English politics and society based on what Gulliver tells him about them. Despite the fact that the King disagrees with Gulliver's view of England on more than one occasion, Gulliver admires him. In one or two paragraphs, analyze the elements of personality that Swift suggests are admirable, based on how the King is portrayed in this section.

In "A Voyage to Brobdingnag," The king expresses his opinions on English politics and society after Gulliver tells him about them. The king disagrees with Gulliver's views. Even though the the king's view differs from Gulliver's, Gulliver still admires him. Gulliver still admires the king due to the admirable elements of the king's personality. Firstly, the king is intellectual. He has a lot of knowledge on political topics. The king's knowledge makes him more respected. Furthermore, the king contrasts the Emperor of Lilliput. The emperor tried to control Gulliver. Also, the emperor treated his subjects poorly, since he executed them for ridiculous reasons. Unlike the emperor, the king doesn't try to control Gulliver. Instead, the king has serious conversations with Gulliver. The king also treats his subjects fairly. Therefore, the king has an admirable personality.

Wollstonecraft's style in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman is direct and blunt. How might this have affected the contemporary audience who read the essay? Do you think the men and women of Wollstonecraft's time were accustomed to this sort of opinion from women? In an essay, examine the style used by Wollstonecraft. Compare and contrast how audiences of today would react to the same type of directness. Support your points, citing examples from the text.

In A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Wollstonecraft's style is direct and blunt. The contemporary audience were most likely affected differently than today's audience. The opinions expressed in Wollstonecraft's essay were very modern and progressive for that time (1792). For instance, one of the opinions that Wollstonecraft expresses is that "The conduct and manners of women, in fact, evidently prove that their minds are not in a healthy state; for, like the flowers which are planted in too rich a soil, strength and usefulness are sacrificed to beauty" (Wollstonecraft 1). In the quote, Wollstonecraft is basically saying that the main reason women are unhappy and oppressed within society is that their looks are valued more than their strengths. Back in 1792, women were seen as only being good for beauty, marriage, and reproduction. They weren't often able to use their skills within society and many people thought that was okay. Thus, because many people thought that the devaluing of women was perfectly fine, Wollstonecraft's opinions were very ahead of her time and may have showed people a new perspective on equality between the sexes. Today's society is affected by Wollstonecraft's style differently. Wollstonecraft's essay was all about feminism and equality. Well after 1792, many events happened that changed people's view on both feminism and equality. For instance, now women are able to vote and do other things besides getting married and caring mainly about beauty. If someone from modern society reads Wollstonecraft's opinions, they most likely have already heard about them and possibly agree with them. Hence, today's society would probably be impacted by Wollstonecraft's essay by being able to use it as a source to see how the idea of feminism and equality evolved throughout history. Though, some people may still believe what those in the past believed about feminism and equality, which would probably make them react similar like those in the past. But overall, past and modern audiences were and are affected differently by Wollstonecraft's essay.

Act II, Scene iii, is the famous knocking-at-the-gate scene in Macbeth. What role, if any, does the scene play in forwarding the plot? How does the scene affect the audience? Address these questions in a brief essay.

In Act II, Scene iii there is the famous knocking-at-the-gate scene in Macbeth. This scene plays a simple role in forwarding the plot. The scene does so because it introduces a new character. This new character is Macduff. Within the scene, Macbeth comes knocking at the gate. Macduff eventually is included within many more acts and scenes of the play. Therefore, the scene forwards the plot by introducing Macduff. The scene also affects the audience. The knocking-at-the-gate takes place at a very eerie time. King Duncan's murder is being carried out. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are very worried. When Macduff enters he has no clue about the murder. In fact, he doesn't pick up on anything. Thus, it's almost funny. Therefore, the scene adds coming relief for the audience.

In a brief essay, discuss the poetic form of the witches' chant in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV. How is it different from blank verse? Why do you think Shakespeare uses this form instead of blank verse? Answer these questions then cite specific examples to support general statements.

In Act IV, the witches change the poetic form of their chant. The witches don't use blank verse anymore. Instead, they use a more systematic form. For instance, the witches use end rhymes. This allows the lines of the chants to stay in sync with one another. Furthermore, the chant no longer uses iambic pentameter. The lines are shorter. Shakespeare must have used this form for a specific reason. One big reason is that it flows better. For instance, one of the witches chant, "Sweltered venom sleeping got,/ Boil thou first i' th' charmèd pot" (Shakespeare IV.i.8-9). The two lines rhyme with one another. Also, the two lines share the same idea. Thus, the two lines are better connected since they go along with one another. Therefore, Shakespeare used this form because it sounds better due to its flow.

It is clear from Acts I and II of The Tragedy of Macbeth that Macbeth has a vivid and often quite accurate imagination. Write an essay explaining how Macbeth's imagination works in Act II. What things does he imagine? How does his imagination affect his actions? Use examples from Act II to support your ideas.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, the character Macbeth has a vivid and mostly accurate imagination. Macbeth's imagination works very well in Act II. Macbeth imagines many things. The first thing he imagines is a dagger. He sees it right in front of him. Next, after murdering Duncan, Macbeth imagines a voice. The voice tells him that he has murdered sleep. Macbeth's imagination affects his actions. In Act II, he imagines the dagger in front of him. He sees the dagger while contemplating if he should go through with murdering Duncan. The sight of the dagger and its violent meaning persuades Macbeth to murder Duncan. After killing Duncan, Macbeth also imagines the voice telling him that he killed sleep. This makes Macbeth feel guilty and not sleep anymore. Therefore, his imagination impacts his actions.

What reasons are there in modern life to feel idealistic about romantic love, and what reasons are there to feel cynical about it? Explain your ideas.

In modern life, there are many reasons to feel idealistic about romantic love. First of all, romantic love can make people happy. If someone is happy, they might live a better life. Second of all, romantic love is seen in a lot of movies and books. So, it can become a wanted or envied thing, which makes people strive for it. Therefore, one may feel idealistic about romantic love because it can cause joy and it can be a common goal.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act III, Scene i, Macbeth speaks with only two murderers, but later there are three, and the sudden appearance of this third murderer has been a subject of much debate over the centuries. What is your explanation of the third murderer? Write a one- or two-paragraph explanation in which you support your theory with examples and reasons.

In the play Macbeth, at first there are only two murderers but later there are three. There are many theories as to why the number changes. One explanation could be that simply another character was added. For example, the two murderers might have needed more help to carry out the murder. Another explanation is that the addition of a murderer is a mistake. There are many characters within the play. Shakespeare could have simply slipped up and added another character. The third explanation is perhaps the most shocking one. The third murderer could be Macbeth himself. Within the play, Macbeth murdered Duncan. Thus, he is already a murderer. Also, he assigned the murder, so he could be helping. It wouldn't be too surprising if Macbeth helped since it was his idea. Therefore, there are many explanations for why the number of murderers change.

When Ben Jonson lost his first son, he could have written a long, formal poem of praise and mourning, as other poets had done in honor of the dead. Instead, he chose to write an epigram, a brief, informal poem. Write an essay discussing your ideas about why Jonson chose to write an epigram rather than a longer poem. How is an epigram suitable as a poem of mourning? Would a longer poem have better expressed Jonson's grief? Support your ideas with details from "On My First Son."

Jonson chose to write an epigram because it is suitable for mourning. Within the poem, Jonson directly states his feelings. For instance he explains, "My sin was too much hope of thee, lov'd boy" (Jonson 2). The line explains that Jonson loved too heavily. Jonson's emotional confession was addressed in the beginning of the poem. The reader was able to see Jonson's point quickly. Therefore, the epigram allowed for Jonson to directly address his mourning and what is made him feel. A longer poem wouldn't have better expressed Jonson's grief. In the epigram, Jonson stated his feelings. The range of his emotions were confined into one short poem, which allowed him to be concise and really figure out what he was mourning and why. If Jonson had written a long poem, his ideas would have been spread out. If his ideas were spread out, the meaning could get lost. Thus, a shorter poem is better.

King Arthur gives Sir Bedivere his sword, Excalibur. Considering what you know about medieval romances, explain what Excalibur symbolizes. Support your response with specific examples from Morte d'Arthur.

King Arthur gives Bedivere his great sword. His sword, Excalibur, symbolizes honor. One reason the sword is honorable it because it was owned by royalty and is expensive. Excalibur is a "noble sword" with a "pommel and the haft... all of precious stones" (Malory). The sword was once owned by King Arthur. Thus, the sword is noble. The sword is also decorated with expensive stones, making it expensive. Therefore, one would honor the sword because of it's royal status and its pricey decor. Excalibur also symbolizes honor in another way.The sword also represents honor because it has been through many battles. The story explains that Arthur used it in several "battle[s] in Christian land" (Malory). The sword was used to fight others. It was also most importantly used to win. Since the sword has been used to win and fight for the people, it is honored. Therefore, Excalibur symbolizes honor.

Describe King Arthur's attitude and behavior when he first meets the Green Knight of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

King Arthur's attitude when he first meets the Green Knight is self-assured. He is consistent when dealing with the Green Knight.

Using the marginal notes to help you, explain what Lady Macbeth begins planning after reading her husband's letter in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, Scene v. Use details to support your answer.

Lady Macbeth begins planning something very mischievous after reading her husband's letter. She begins planning King Duncan's death. Within the play, Lady Macbeth states, "The raven himself is hoarse/That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan/ Under my battlements. Come, you spirits/ That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here,/ And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full/ Of direst cruelty" (Shakespeare I.V.28-33). After reading the letter, Lady Macbeth explains her thoughts. She explains that when Duncan enters her home, he will be murdered. Lady Macbeth also explains how she will be cruel. She knows that this is the way she will get her husband to be king. Therefore, Lady Macbeth plans King Duncan's death.

Some readers of Macbeth have observed that Lady Macbeth, by the end of the play, takes on qualities that Macbeth displayed near the beginning, while Macbeth, by the play's end, takes on qualities that Lady Macbeth initially displayed. Write a brief essay exploring this idea. Before you begin, organize details on the chart below.

Lady Macbeth was very different in the beginning of the play. After she found out about the witches' claim that Macbeth would be king, she immediately came up with a plan to murder King Duncan. She encouraged Macbeth to do it. So, the beginning of what was soon to be many murders began. Lady Macbeth wasn't fearful and she did what she wanted. By the end of the play, Lady Macbeth became fearful. Thus, she switched roles with Macbeth. Macbeth was also very different in the beginning of the play. When he discovered Lady Macbeth's plan to kill Duncan, he wasn't sure about it. He didn't quite have the same mindset. After committing the murder, he felt guilty. He knew it was wrong and was fearful of what he did. By the end of the play, Macbeth couldn't stop killing to get what he wanted and had an unchecked ambition. Hence, he switched roles with Lady Macbeth.

Early in Act V of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth's doctor says, "Unnatural deeds / Do breed unnatural troubles." Write an essay in which you explain how this remark may be applied to Lady Macbeth's condition at this point and to the general situation in Macbeth's realm.

Lady Macbeth's doctor tells her a very important statement. The statement means that if one does something they shouldn't, trouble will arise. This phrase applies to Lady Macbeth. In the beginning of the play, the witches tell Macbeth that he is destined to become king. As a result, Lady Macbeth devises a plan to murder King Duncan. Together, Lady Macbeth and Macbeth murder Duncan. Thus, they have done an unnatural deed. This unnatural deed causes much more trouble. For instance, it leads Macbeth to commit and demand several more murders of innocent people. Both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth soon contain unchecked ambition. These bad deeds along with the irrational ambition cause guilty thoughts within both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's minds. They begin seeing hallucinations as a result of their guilt. For example, Lady Macbeth's imagination allows her to believe that she cannot scrub the blood off of her hands. Therefore, the unnatural deeds that the Macbeth's committed led to the unnatural troubles of guilt, hallucination, and death.

When the characters of Banquo and Macbeth are introduced in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth, they appear quite similar in rank, loyalties, and character. However, as the act progresses, the two characters begin to diverge. Write an essay comparing and contrasting Macbeth and Banquo in this act. How do they seem alike? At what point do they first diverge? Give illustrations of their similarities and differences from Act I to support your position.

Macbeth and Banquo are two very important characters in The Tragedy of Macbeth. The two characters share many characteristics. First of all, they have both been brave in battle. Also, they have both fought for the king, since they are noble kinsman. Other characters see the them as being great people. They are thought of as being honorable and truthful. Therefore, the two share many similarities. The two characters are also very different from one another. Their differences become noticeable in the scene where they are both with the witches. The two characters observe the witches differently. Banquo sees the witches as evil. Macbeth sees the witches as a good way for him to rise to power. Overall, Banquo turns out to be more loyal than Macbeth. Therefore, the two characters are also very different.

Upon completing The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V, write a brief evaluation of Macbeth as a typical tragic hero. Do you think he is an otherwise noble figure with one tragic flaw, or do you find him less noble overall than a tragic hero should be? State your opinions, and be sure to support them with examples and reasons.

Macbeth is considered to be a tragic hero by many. In contrast, I believe that Macbeth is less noble overall than a tragic hero should be. A tragic hero is defined as a character who makes a judgement error. The character's error leads to his or her own destruction. Also, a tragic hero's downfall must be inevitable. One can argue that Macbeth's downfall wasn't just the cause of an error in judgement. Also, one could say that Macbeth's downfall wasn't inevitable. Firstly, Macbeth's downfall wasn't just because of an error in judgement. In the beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth made a plan to murder King Duncan so that Macbeth could become king. Essentially, she pushed Macbeth to help her commit the murder. This lead Macbeth to have an unbalanced mindset and caused him to have unchecked ambition. Thus, Macbeth didn't have a normal mind that simply made one flaw, he took on an unbalanced mind overall. Also, Macbeth could have tried harder to resist against his wife's plan to murder. Hence, his downfall wasn't inevitable.

What is the "double trust" (The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I, Scene vii, line 12) that Macbeth would be breaking if he kills Duncan?

Macbeth is one of King Duncan's kinsman, so he is supposed to stay loyal to him. But, Macbeth is also hosting a dinner for Duncan, and it would be wrong to hurt his guest.

Consider the incident in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II, Scene ii, lines 34-42, where Macbeth hears the words, "Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep." In what sense might Macbeth have murdered sleep?

Macbeth murdered King Duncan while he was sleeping, and because of the guilt that Macbeth may feel, he now cannot sleep himself.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth appears only in the first of the three scenes in Act IV, yet his presence is strongly felt in Scenes ii and iii. Write an essay explaining how that presence is felt. How are the feelings of Lady Macduff produced by that "felt presence"? How does it affect the meeting between Malcolm and Macduff?

Macbeth only appears in the first of the three scenes of Act IV. Yet, Macbeth's presence is strongly felt in scenes ii and iii. Macbeth's actions created a dark atmosphere. The atmosphere affects many characters. For instance, Lady Macbeth becomes upset by her husband being gone. Also, she is worried about the murders. Thus, it is because of the dark mood that Lady Macbeth develops these fearful and upset feelings. Furthermore, the presence of Macbeth does even more damage. Macbeth has created a lot of chaos in Scotland. That chaos brings about the presence of Macbeth and also more of a panicked mood. Because of the chaos that the thought of Macbeth brings about, Malcom and Macduff have a meeting. It is within this meeting that they decide they want to destroy the terribleness that Macbeth has brought about. Both men become suspicious due to the panicked mood. Therefore, Macbeth's presence is strongly felt due to the destruction he has caused.

It might be said that with every act in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth becomes more evil. In Act I, Macbeth hears the witches' prophecies and considers doing evil; in Act II, he kills King Duncan; and in Act III, he kills his comrade Banquo. In an essay, discuss Macbeth's crime in Act IV. Why does Macbeth commit it? How is it different from the crimes Macbeth commits in the previous acts? Support your points with details from Act IV.

Macbeth seems to become more evil with each act of the play. Prior to Act IV, Macbeth two people. The first was the king, who he didn't know that well. The second, was his own friend. This time in Act IV, Macbeth Murders Macduff's family. Macduff's family consisted of his wife and child. Thus far, this can be considered to be Macbeth's evilest crime. In the begging of Act IV, the witches tell Macbeth of what his future holds. Macbeth is suspicious of what could lead to his downfall as king. Macbeth finds out that Macduff fled to Malcom, Duncan's son, in England. Macbeth becomes angry and irrational and kills Macduff's family. Macduff's family doesn't know about the truths of the murder and they didn't even go with Macduff to see Malcom. Hence, they completely have nothing to do with Macbeth's situation and are innocent. Therefore, this could be considered Macbeth's evilest crime yet.

You have read four Orations in which Margaret Cavendish, duchess of Newcastle, puts various views into the mouths of four different fictitious women. What do you think were Cavendish's own beliefs and assumptions about women? On what do you base your inference? Finally, how clearly and effectively do you think Cavendish's own views come through in the Orations?

Margaret Cavendish most likely believed that women should be listened to, should be educated, and should be able to do some of the things that men can do. In Cavendish's Orations, each women is able to express her opinion. Cavendish wants the women to be listened to. Cavendish herself is educated and all of the women in Orations seem to use educated language. When she published Orations , Cavendish used her own name as her pen name. Thus, she did what the men would do. Therefore, Cavendish most likely believed that women should be listened to, should be educated, and should be able to do some of the things that men can do. Cavendish's own views come somewhat effectively through Orations. Some of the women in the debate express their opinions that would seem to be what Cavendish wouldn't believe in. For example, one woman thought that women shouldn't try and be like men. But, some of the women in the debate's opinions were very much like Cavendish's. For instance, some of the women explained that women should be given the same opportunity as men. Also, Cavendish's views were shown in Orations since each woman's answer used educated language. Therefore, Cavendish's own views show somewhat effectively through Orations

On a separate sheet of paper, discuss how metaphor and parallelism help the psalmist achieve his goals and evoke the readers' emotions. Identify at least two specific examples of each.

Metaphors: Example 1) "The Lord is my shepherd" (Psalm 23 line 1). Example 2) "You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows" (Psalm 23 line 5). Parallelism: Example 1) "He makes me... He guides me" (Psalm 23 lines 2-3). Example 2) "if I do not remember you, if I do not consider Jerusalem my highest joy" (Psalm 137 line 4).

Having greeted so many guests, my fingers ached from shaking hands with them all.

My fingers ached from shaking hands with all go the guests I greeted.

Many scholars consider James Boswell's "The Life of Samuel Johnson" a turning point in the art of biography writing. Not only do we get an account of Johnson's life, but feel we have been there with Boswell, seeing and hearing Johnson for ourselves. Of the four sections provided in this excerpt, which one provides the most vivid description of Johnson's character? Why? Cite specific examples of word choice and any literary elements (dialogue, simile, metaphor, imagery, etc.) to support your answer.

Out of the four sections provided in the excerpt, "On Eating 1763" provides the most vivid depiction of Johnson's character. This is due to Boswell's use of imagery and word choice. For instance, Boswell states, "When at table, he was totally absorbed in the business of the moment; his looks seemed rivetted to his plate" (Boswell). Boswell describes Johnson's habits in detail and illustrates the images of Johnson eating. Meanwhile Boswell also uses advance word choice such as "riveted."

While The Rape of the Lock was intended to mock the pretentious behavior of the English upper class, Pope accomplished his intention by adopting a humorous tone in the poem. In a short essay, identify and explain how various lines and passages in the poem contribute to this humorous tone.

Pope accomplishes his intention of mocking the pretentious behavior of the English upper class by using a humorous tone. Various lines and passage in the poem contribute to the humorous tone. For example, the rich English people's hair is mocked. For instance, the speaker of the poem states, "And beauty draws us with a single hair/ Th' adventurous Baron the bright locks admired" (Pope Canto I 28-29). The lines explain how Belinda's hair is admired and how she is beautiful. While hair can be a contribution to one's beauty, it often isn't overly fawned over. But, those of the English upper class were very into their large hair. Thus, the lines mock the ridiculous hair of the English upper class in a humorous way. Furthermore, Pope also uses more lines and passages that contribute to his humorous tone. For example, the poem is overly dramatic. The speaker of the poem says, "'Restore the Lock!' she cries; and all around. 'Restore the Lock!' the vaulted roofs rebound" (Pope Canto V 103-104). The Baron simply cut off one piece of Belinda's hair. When he does, she makes a very big deal out of it. This shows how the upper class cared too much about materialistic things, such as hair. Therefore, Pope uses a humorous tone to mock the pretentious behavior of the English upper class.

Sara's hands were dry and itching consequently, she used an aloe vera hand cream.

Sara's hands were dry and itching; consequently, she used an aloe vera hand cream.

In pastoral writing the harsh realities of country life do not exist. Which details of the poem seem distinctly idealistic? What realistic, gritty details of a shepherd's life can you imagine?

Several parts of the pastoral poem seem distinctly idealistic. First of all, the shepherd speaks of watching shepherds dance and sing. Often times, the shepherds would be working all day. The shepherd also speaks of simply living in shepherds' land. Shepherds' land is very hard to survive in. It consists of mountains and usually no nearby towns. So, it would be unrealistic that someone could simply live there like the shepherd wants. Furthermore, the weather wouldn't always be perfect. The shepherd and his love would surely have a hard time living in harsh weather conditions. There aren't usually houses on shepherds' land, so they couldn't find shelter if the weather was super bad. The shepherd also speaks of making many items for his love. The items would be made out of roses, poppies, coral, and many more things. These items wouldn't be in shepherds land. Therefore, considering the realistic details of a shepherd's life, the poem is very idealistic.

Why does the second speaker think that women's efforts to improve their lot will be fruitless?

She thinks that women's efforts to improve their lot will be fruitless because men won't acknowledge women's efforts and will mock women, since men are stronger.

Read the fourth paragraph of Morte d'Arthur. What can you infer about Sir Gawain's belief in God? What can you conclude about the English medieval belief in God? Answer these questions in one or two paragraphs. Support your opinion with evidence from the legend.

Sir Gawain believes that God guides people through life. Sir Gawain wants King Arthur about the upcoming battle. To justify why he is there, Sir Gawain explains, "All these be ladies for whom I have fought... bring me hither unto you to warn you of your death" (Malory). Sir Gawain has had ladies sent to him. Thus, the reader can assume these ladies are from God. The ladies help warn the king about the upcoming battle. Hence, God is helping guide King Arthur through life by warning him about the battle. Sir Gawain's belief in God can tell a lot about English medieval belief in God. First of all, it shows that the English people relied on God in their life. They thought that God could help guide them. So, they worshipped him. Gawain's belief also showed that the English believed that God could appear in many forms. For instance, in this case God appeared through the actions of women. Therefore, Sir Gawain's belief in God shows a lot about English medieval belief in God

In Shakespeare's plays, soliloquies reveal a character's true thoughts and feelings and often indicate how circumstances are developing for the character. Write an essay in which you explain what the following soliloquy from The Tragedy of MacBeth reveals about Lady Macbeth's situation and state of mind in Act III, Scene ii. Nought's had, all's spent, / Where our desire is got without content: / 'Tis safer to be that which we destroy / Than be destruction dwell in doubtful joy.

Soliloquies are able to reveal a character's thoughts and feelings, which allow the audience to discover more about a certain character. Within the play Macbeth, Lady Macbeth's soliloquy reveals a lot about her. The soliloquy specifically shows her state of mind and her situation. Lady Macbeth claims that killing Duncan meant that her and her husbands goal was met, yet she isn't happy. She also explains that it's better to be dead than live with the guilt. Lady Macbeth doesn't want to deal with her feelings. In this case, one could say that her state of mind is very unhappy and guilty. Furthermore, the soliloquy also shows the situation that Lady Macbeth is in. She explains that she and her husband had accomplished what they wanted. Their accomplishment was killing Duncan. Hence, she committed murder. Moreover, she states that she is not content with what she has done. Her thoughts cause her destruction. Therefore, she is in a situation in which she feels guilty because she committed murder.

What deal does the knight make with the old woman he meets, and how does he fulfill his bargain with her?

The Knight said that if the old woman gives him the answer to what a woman truly desires, he will grant her wish. In the end, the woman wishes for the Knight to marry her, which he fulfills the duty of doing.

How are the Lilliputians selected for positions at the royal court?

The Lilliputians perform a tightrope dance, and the highest jumper who doesn't fall earns the position in the royal court.

The Wife of Bath and the old woman agree on what is required for a happy marriage. What do you think makes a happy marriage? Explain your views by writing the advice you would give to a young couple about to be married.

The Wife of Bath and the old woman agree that a happy marriage requires the woman to be in control. I disagree. If I were to give a young couple advice on marriage, I would start by telling them that there must be a balance of power. They should help one another and be loyal to one another. Furthermore, they must trust one another, be kind and respectful, and communicate their feelings. Lastly, they must accept each other for who one another is. If all of that is true within a marriage, then the marriage will most likely be happy.

What is incongruous about the branch Don Quixote selects to replace the lance shattered at his encounter with the windmill?

The branch that Don Quixote selects to replace the lance shattered at his encounter with the windmill is incongruous because it is a dry branch that won't help him. It is just as weak as the lance that shattered.

The sentence structure in "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" is sometimes complex and difficult to understand, since Gray frequently manipulates the construction of the sentences in order to keep the rhythm and rhyme of the entire poem consistent. Examine the following lines of the poem, and express their meaning in your own words. "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn,/ The swallow twittering from the straw-built shed,/ The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn,/ No more shall rouse them from their lowly bed."

The breezy morning, the chirping bird, the rooster call, and the echoing horn cannot bring the dead back to life.

What is the chief subject of conversation between Gulliver and the king of Brobdingnag?

The chief subject of conversation between Gulliver and the king of Brobdingnag is English society. For instance, English history, government, culture, and customs.

In Canto V of The Rape of the Lock, Belinda and the baron exchange words about the stolen lock of hair (lines 85-105). Why did Pope include a conversation between Belinda and the baron in this section? In your answer, cite one or two examples from the poem to support your response.

The conversation shows how foolish the conflict between the baron and Belinda is. "Now meet thy fate,' incens'd Belinda cried,/ And drew a deadly bodkin from her side" (Pope Canto V 87-88). " 'Boast not my fall,' he cried, 'insulting foe!/ Thou by some other shalt be laid as low;/ Nor think to die dejects my lofty mind:/ All that I dread is leaving you behind! /Rather than so, ah, let me still survive,/ And burn in Cupid's flames—but burn alive" (Pope Canto V 96-102).

In the last lines of Canto V of The Rape of the Lock, the lock of hair is described as ascending into heaven behind a "sudden star" (line 77). How does Pope mock the conflict that exists between Belinda and the baron through his description of the lock's ascent to the heavens (lines 75-88)? Cite examples from the poem to support your response.

The description of the lock's ascent into the heavens mocks the conflict of how the baron is overly-amused with Belinda's dramatic features. The speaker states, "Then cease, bright Nymph! to mourn thy ravish'd hair,/ Which adds new glory to the shining sphere!/ Not all the tresses that fair head can boast/ Shall draw such envy as the Lock you lost " (Pope Canto V 141-144). The lines represent the baron's thoughts. He is so amused with Belinda's hair that he thinks it adds glory to the world. Thus, he is very dramatic when it comes to Belinda's features, which turns into a conflict when her hair is cut off. So, the poem mocks the conflict by making the whole scene very overdramatic.

The driver's license test will be given on Saturday, April 3, Monday, April 5, Thursday, April 8, and Saturday, April 10.

The driver's license test will be given on Saturday, April 3; Monday, April 5; Thursday, April 8; and Saturday, April 10.

The idea in line 12 is somewhat compressed. Think about what originally fed the speaker's fires - fires that are now choked. Paraphrase this line in your own words.

The excitement of youth burns itself out.

The knight tells the old hag, "You're old, and so abominably plain, / So poor to start with. . . ." What arguments does the old woman use to turn poverty and old age into virtues? Do you think her arguments are convincing?

The knight tells the old hag that she is old and poor. To turn the knight's insult around, the old woman states that being those things makes a woman a better wife. She states that since she is old, she has nowhere left so go. She would be more loyal. Since the wife is poor, she would once again be more loyal and faithful to the husband. If she is both loyal and faithful, it makes her a better wife. Therefore, the old hag was able to turn her poverty and old age into virtues. Her arguments are convincing. Being old can leave one having nowhere else to go. So, they could resort to being loyal to someone who could help them. Being poor could also lead someone to rely more on a person who could help them. When a person relies on someone else for help, they are often both loyal and faithful to that person. Thus, poverty and old age can turn one into a better wife. Therefore, the old hag's arguments are convincing.

How do you feel about the main idea of this sonnet, expressed in the last couplet?

The last couplet explains that love can be perceived by the metaphors within the poem. One could say that the meaning is that love can grow stronger. Or that age makes love grow. The first line of the last couplet explains that the reader must perceive the metaphors. It also expresses that the metaphors of old age make love strong. The second line explains the reader should take his or her knowledge from the metaphors and use it to love well. Therefore, the meaning is that old age makes love strong. I feel that the main idea of this sonnet is true. I believe that with love does grow stronger with age. People who have lived longer have been able to go through more experiences. Those experiences could include both good and bad relationships. Thus, the older a person is the more they will have learned about love. If someone is more knowledgeable about love, they will be able to have more meaningful relationships. With meaningful relationships often comes stronger love.

The new contract means several more months work, doesnt it, Dad?

The new contract means several more months' work, doesn't it, Dad?

What flaws does the nymph find in the shepherd's idyllic vision? On what condition would she agree to live with him?

The nymph finds that the shepherd's idyllic vision is flawed because the shepherd doesn't acknowledge change. The shepherd envisions the two lovingly living together forever in the springtime. One thing the shepherd doesn't realize is that people change. It's impossible to tell if the shepherd and the nymph would forever keep their feelings of intense love for one another. Another flaw is that the seasons would change, and along with that the setting would change. The two might not be able to be so joyous in different climates. Overall, the shepherd's vision isn't realistic. The nymph agrees to live with the shepherd under only one condition. She would only live with him if change didn't happen. She states that if her youth was everlasting then she would live with him. If she never grew old, she might feel more happy. She also explains that if joy lasts forever, then she would live with him. If her joy lasted, she might feel in love longer. Therefore, her condition is pretty unrealistic.

Describe the attitudes of the nymph in "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd" toward love and toward the future, and support your ideas with reference to the poem. Be careful to take into consideration the first and last stanzas as well as the imagery in the rest of the poem.

The nymph in "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd" has an unique attitude towards love. She thinks that love has to be able withstand change. The nymph explains, "If all the world and love were young, /And truth in every shepherd's tongue, /These pretty pleasures might me move /To live with thee and be thy love" (Raleigh 1-4). The shepherd wrote a poem dedicated to the nymph that talked about their everlasting love, but the poem seemed as if it only took place in the springtime. The nymph explains that if she was always "young," her love would last. But, since the seasons change, love cannot work that way. Therefore, the nymph believes that love must be able to change and evolve with time. The nymph has a realistic attitude towards the future. She believes that things change throughout time. Within her poem the nymph states, "But could youth last and love still breed,/ Had joys no date nor age no need,/ Then these delights my mind might move / To live with thee and be thy love " (Raleigh 21-24). The nymph explains that youth cannot last. People do not stay the same as they were when they were young. Thus, things change in the future, which is very true. Therefore, the nymph has a realistic attitude towards the future.

What is the tone of the nymph's response to the shepherd?

The nymph uses a cynical tone in her response to the shepherd. She points out everything that's wrong with the shepherd's poem. She explains that he doesn't think about the realistic change that will happen. The shepherd imagines them forever in one season. It would be unrealistic for them to forever be in the springtime. The nymph mentions that when the season does change, the setting will also change. Thus, things will become less joyful. The nymph also mentions another thing that will change. Because time will go on, their ages will also change. The shepherd envisions them as forever youthful. Often times those who are younger are seen as being more joyful. The nymph explains that they will grow older and most likely become more negative. Hence, their love for one another will most likely fade away as they grow older.Therefore, the nymph has a negative tone.

The following excerpt from The Tragedy of Macbeth is one of the most quoted passages ever written in the English language. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow / Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, / To the last syllable of recorded time; / And all our yesterdays have lighted fools / The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle! / Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player / That struts and frets his hour upon the stage / And then is heard no more. It is a tale / Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury / Signifying nothing. Write an essay explaining what you think this passage means. How does it relate to Macbeth's situation? Why do you think it has fascinated readers throughout the centuries?

The passage discusses how negative life is. The beginning of the quote states how there are tomorrows until the end of time. Yet, the end of time creeps up on a person. Then the quote goes on to explain that each day just brings a person closer to their own death. Life is brief, like an illusion. It's like an actor who is nervous for his brief time performing, and is then never seen performing again. Life is a tale told by an idiot. Life is meaningless. One could say that the meaning of the quote is that life is short and everybody dies. Overall, it shows that life really has no meaning. The quote can relate to Macbeth's situation. For instance, Macbeth lives his short life ruthlessly to become king. But, in the end he dies and his violent actions to become king really meant nothing. He tried so hard to live a royal life, yet there really was no point in trying to achieve it. Readers may find the quote interesting because it offers a new perspective on life.

In a few paragraphs, explain why you think Macbeth has endured over the centuries. You may want to discuss the play's relevance today in terms of themes or characters and their experiences, or you may wish to focus on Shakespeare's use of language. Whatever the thrust of your writing, be sure to cite details from the play to support your general statements about it.

The play Macbeth has stayed relevant for many centuries. First, it has stayed relevant because of the character's and their experiences. Within Act I and II, Macbeth takes part in a plan to murder King Duncan. He is pushed into doing something he is unsure about. As a result, he develops unchecked ambition. This leads him to go on a murder more people. Macbeth's experience can relate to that of peer pressure and the drive for power. For example, if an individual is pressured to drink alcohol, they could eventually develop a drinking habit from becoming used to the substance. Furthermore, when an individual is introduced to power, they can become too ambitious and do anything to try and get a leading position. Shakespeare's use of language also has helped the play stay relevant. The quotes he uses still apply to today. One specific quote is "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player/ That struts and frets his hour upon the stage/ And then is heard no more" (Shakespeare V.v.24-26). The quote explains how life is like an actor who nervously overworks his or herself to perform the short performing opportunity they get, and when it's over with the actor suddenly will become irrelevant again. The quote means that life is short and meaningless. This quote can still apply to today. For example, people may become successful in life but in the end they still die.

At one point in Psalm 23, the speaker says, "My cup runneth over." What is the meaning of this remark?

The psalmist's love for the lord overflows.

What, according to Bacon, is the purpose of reading?

The purpose of reading is to gain more skills and judge and consider ideas better.

The queen thinks Gulliver is a coward. Explain why her opinion is unfair.

The queen thinks Gulliver is a coward because he is afraid of the flies. But, the flies are huge compared to Gulliver and they are dangerous and dirty. Compared to the queen, the flies are small.

In "A Voyage to Brobdingnag" from Gulliver's Travels, Gulliver tells stories about England that reflect his pride in his country's accomplishments and position in the world. The King's reactions to these stories, however, surprise and embarrass Gulliver. What can you interpret about Swift's motives for including the following quotation, "Nothing but an extreme love of truth could have hindered me from concealing this part of my story"?

The quotation shows that Gulliver is telling the truth about his voyage. The king's reactions may embarrass Gulliver, but Gulliver is still able to reliably narrate the truth of his story.

The reader learns much about Boswell from his biography of Johnson. Write a brief character sketch of Boswell. Analyze the friendship between the two men and the influence each had on the other. Did their personal relationship compromise or enhance The Life of Samuel Johnson?

The reader learns much about Boswell when reading The Life of Samuel Johnson. The biography allows the reader to see the traits that Boswell possesses. For instance, Boswell is an observer. He is able to intensely view Johnson's life and keep records of it. Boswell is also loyal. He sticks by Johnson's side for many years. Lastly, Boswell is intellectual and intelligent. He is able to analyze Johnson by showing how Johnson is a contradictory person. Johnson and Boswell shared a very special friendship. Johnson was a leader and put himself out there, while Boswell was a follower and watched Johnson's life. The two depended on one another. Their personal relationship helped enhance the biography. The friendship allowed Boswell to make the biography more personal. When reading the biography, the reader is able to feel more connected with Johnson's character. Thus, their relationship enhances the biography.

The speaker of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight describes the Green Knight's arrival at King Arthur's court. How does this scene satisfy the medieval reader's interest in realism as well as the supernatural? Give three details from the poem to support your answer.

The scene has many supernatural elements. The Green Knight almost seems supernatural. Both him and his horse shine. The shine is green. Humans don't have shines like The Green Knight. Thus, the knight is supernatural, or not human. Therefore, the scene satisfies the medieval reader's interest in the supernatural. The scene also has realism. The crowd around the court responds to the Green Knight. The crowd has a mix of emotions. They are scared and amazed. Normally a whole crowd wouldn't act with just one emotion. Hence, the scene of the crowd is realistic. Therefore, the scene contains realism.

According to the seventh speaker, one of the main advantages women have is beauty. Why does she consider it an advantage?

The seventh speaker believes that one of women's main advantages is beauty because it gives women some power or influence over men, since men find beauty attractive.

Describe the attitudes of the shepherd in "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love" toward love and toward the future. Support your ideas with reference to the poem.

The shepherd has a romantic attitude towards love. Within his poem, the shepherd says "Come live with me and be my Love" (Marlowe 1). The shepherd in the poem seems to be in love. In fact, the shepherd is so in love, he would even want the one he loves to come live within him. Thus, the shepherd would do many great things for his love. One could say that is a very romantic gesture. Therefore, the shepherd has a romantic attitude towards love. The shepherd has an unrealistic or imaginative attitude towards the future. In the poem the shepherd states, "There will I make thee beds of roses/ And a thousand fragrant posies,/ A cap of flowers, and a kirtle/ Embroider'd all with leaves of myrtle" (Marlowe 9-12). Often times , there won't be enough roses around to make a bed of roses, especially in shepherds' land. Also, there most likely won't be a possibility for a thousand posies. The shepherd imagines all of these impossibilities as his actual future, Hence, the future he imagines is most likely not going to happen. Therefore, the shepherd has both and imaginative and unrealistic attitude towards the future.

Describe the life that the shepherd invites his love to share with him. How will they be dressed? How will they spend their time?

The shepherd invites his love to share a romantic future with him. In the future, the shepherd wants to do many things for the one he loves. For instance, he wants to make her a bed of roses. Furthermore, he also wants to allow his love to live very carefree with him. For example, he sit upon the rocks with her. Also, he wants them to be near waterfalls to relax. Therefore, he wants to live a very relaxing and romantic life with his love. The shepherd even wants his love to be dressed a certain way. He will make his love a cap of flowers and a kirtle. He also will make her a wool dress and, fair lined slippers, and a belt with ivy buds and coral claps. The shepherd and his love will also do things with their time together. One activity that the shepherd and his love will do together is sit on the rocks together. Another activity they will do is watch the shepherds. Therefore, the shepherd dresses his love a certain way and has things for him and his love to do with their time.

"Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" is a reflection on death—that is, the speaker speculates about the former lives of those people who are buried in the churchyard and wonders if anyone thinks of them now that they are gone. How does the speaker envision the lives of these dead? Support your response with one or two examples from the text.

The speaker envisions the life of these dead as being poor and full of farm work. "Let not Ambition mock their useful toil,/ Their homely joys, and destiny obscure; / Nor Grandeur hear with a disdainful smile,/ The short and simple annals of the poor" (Gray 29-32).

In "On My First Son," the speaker reveals to the reader a lesson he has learned from the loss of his son. What twist in meaning exists in the following line: "What he loves may never like too much" (line 12)?

The speaker has learned not to love too much. In line 12, the twist is that what one may love, may cause sadness and not be liked.

In "On My First Son," the speaker mourns the loss of his young son. Explain what the speaker means when he says, "Seven years thou wert lent to me, and I thee pay, / Exacted by thy fate, on the just day" (lines 3-4)?

The speaker means that his son died at 7 years of age. His son was like lent and the father pays when the child dies from fate.

What three metaphors does this speaker use to describe himself? What contrast between the speaker and his beloved is implied?

The speaker uses several metaphors to describe himself. The metaphors are all seasonal. The first metaphor is him comparing himself to a tree losing its leaves. The second is him comparing himself to the twilight of day, The third is him comparing himself to an almost died out fire. All three metaphors represent old age. Thus, he is describing himself as old. Therefore, there are several metaphors that describe the speaker. There is also a contrast between the beloved and the speaker. All thought the poem, the speaker uses many metaphors. All of the metaphors describe him as being old. He is speaking to his beloved as if she is not the same as him. One could say that his beloved is young. Young and old contrast one another. Therefore, there is a contrast between the speaker and his beloved.

The French writer André Maurois said, "We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity-romantic love and gunpowder." Do you think the story of Federigo proves or disproves this opinion about romantic love? Support your answer with details from the selection.

The story of Federico proves this opinion about romantic love. Within the story, Frederigo is in love with Monna Giovanna. She is married and even has a son. Federigo foolishly stays in love with her for a long time. He even tries to impress her. As a result, he spends all of his money to do so. Because of his terrible romance, he becomes poor. Thus, his love for the Monna is very immature. Within the story, Frederigo has a falcon that he loves. When Monna comes over to Frederigo's house, she wants a meal. Being a fool, Frederigo cooks his bird. Later, Monna tells Frederigo that she needs the bird for her ill son. The son ends up dying. Because of his idiotic romance, Frederigo makes even more stupid choices. Therefore, the story proves the author's opinion.

Like the Pardoner, the Wife of Bath tells the other pilgrims a tale that expresses an important point she wants to make. In some ways the story is similar to a fairy tale, and it teaches a moral. What elements of the story fit the characteristics of a fairy tale, and what is the point that the Wife of Bath wants to make? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

The tale is like a fairytale because it has fairytale-like characters and a moral journey. Within the beginning of the tale, the wife spoke of fairies. She mentioned that fairies would be in the land. Fairies are a fictional creature, which suites the fact that the wife's tale is a fairytale. Furthermore, the knight has to go through a journey. he starts the tale by committing a bad act. And to make up for that act, he must go on searching for what women desire. The moral of the story is the point that the wife wants to make. Her point is that for a relationship to be successful, the wife must have all of the control. The knight was forced to marry the old woman. In the beginning of the marriage, he wasn't happy. Later, he let her be in control. When that happened, she transformed into a beautiful young woman. Therefore, since he let her be in control, the relationship became happy.

The weather is getting colder it may be freezing by early afternoon.

The weather is getting colder; it may be freezing by early afternoon.

Explain how the two prophesies that Macbeth thought never would come true actually do come true in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V.

The witches state that Macbeth cannot be killed by a man born from a woman, but he is killed by Macduff who came into the world through a c-section. The witches also stated that Macbeth would never vanquish unless Birnam Wood would come near him, and Macduff's army chopped trees from the Wood and brought it to Macbeth's land.

The speaker of the poem "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" is a young man who is walking through the churchyard. At one point in the poem, he speculates what a "hoary-headed swain" might say about his walks through the courtyard. Why does the speaker speculate about what this old man might say about him? Support your response with one or two examples from the poem.

The young man wonders what an old man might say about him because the young man is thinking about his own death and he wonders what others would think of him when he died. "For thee, who mindful of the unhonored dead/ Dost in these lines their artless tale relate;/ If chance, by lonely Contemplation led,/ Some kindred spirit shall inquire thy fate" (Gray 93-96).

What very different views of men are expressed in this selection? Do you think an accurate picture is presented by any of the orators? Explain.

There are many different views of men expressed within the selection. One view is that men care and provide for women. A second view is that men love women. Another view is that men will do anything for women and will take on many dangerous and difficult tasks for women. One other view is that men are superior to women because they are more intelligent and are stronger than women. Another interesting view is that men make women happy. One negative view is that men are like devils and keep women from being opinionated. Another view that that men take away women's pleasure and keep women at home. One other negative view is that men don't allow women to take credit for their work and don't pay attention to women's problems. One final view is that men mock women and don't realize how great and strong women react are. An accurate picture is portrayed by all of the orators in a sense. Each orator takes on a very different opinion. Often times people's opinions are shaped by what they have gone through. So, the complaints the women have about men most likely are because of what they have seen men do or heard them say. Of course, the women do all know different men with different behavior so what they all think about men is different. Yet, what they say is all true for them personally. Therefore, all of the views are accurate in a sense.

Choose one recurring image in Macbeth—blood, for example, or illness—and discuss how it is used throughout the play. Is the image associated mainly with one or two particular characters? How does the image help to convey ideas and emotions? Address these questions in a brief essay.

There are many recurring images within the play Macbeth. One important image is blood. Blood is often used as a result of violence in the play. One way it's used is if a person or people have been murdered. For instance, the murder of Duncan was a very bloody situation. Also it can be used as a hallucination. Mostly, it is used as a symbol within the play. The blood can symbolize the death and guilt within the play. The symbol of blood can apply to both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth, but it mostly has to do with Lady Macbeth. For example, at the end of the play Lady Macbeth's imagination leads her to believe that she cannot scrub the blood from her hands. The blood symbolizes that she cannot undo the bad things she has done. Thus, she has much guilt. This guilt can help convey sad and unsettling emotions along with the idea that violent actions lead to the destruction of one's mind. Therefore, the image of blood is very important throughout the play.

What seasonal images do you see in this poem? How do these images contribute to the poem's tone of loss and sadness?

There are many seasonal images within the poem. Within the sonnet, the author says, "When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang" (Shakespeare 2). The yellow leaves are a sign of Fall. Since only a few leaves hang, one could say that it also represents Winter. In the poem, the author also states, "Where late the sweet birds sang" (Shakespeare 4). Birds singing is often a sign of Spring. Therefore, there are several seasonal images within the poem. The images can contribute to the poem's tone of loss in sadness. The images do so by representing old age and the loss that comes with it. In the sonnet the author speaks of a tree that's losing its leaves. Like an older individual, the tree loses what was important to it. Furthermore, the poem also speaks of the memories of Spring. Often times, those who are older have happier memories of the past. Therefore, the images contribute to the poem's tone of loss and sadness.

Type the adverb clause from the sentence below. Thrilled because he had made the Honor Society, Eric e-mailed his aunt.

Thrilled because he had made the Honor Society

Based on The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, write a few paragraphs tracing the murders thus far. Explain the reasons that Macbeth commits or orders each murder and the mounting horror of his acts. What does his behavior suggest about violence and its outcome?

Thus far, Macbeth has murdered many people. The first murder was the murder of King Duncan. He committed this murder, along with his wife, because the witches told him he would be king. After his wife convinced him, Macbeth felt this was the only way to become king. Duncan was an innocent man. When Macbeth killed him, he felt very guilty. Because of the guilt, Macbeth has sleepless nights. Macbeth then goes on to murder Duncan's guards to make sure nobody finds out about him being a murdered. Next, Macbeth murders banquo. He does so because he doesn't want Banquo's decedents' to take his place as king. Macbeth also killed Fleance for the same reason. Then Macbeth killed those related to Macduff because he was angry. The outcome of Macbeth's violence and killings seems to be that of guilt and irrationality.

Consider the lesson that the play thus far teaches about political power and the attempts to achieve it through violent means. What do the events in Macbeth, Acts I-III, suggest is the outcome of such efforts? Address this question in an essay that cites examples from the play to support general statements about it. Before writing, you might organize your ideas on the diagram below.

Thus far, the play Macbeth teaches about political power and the attempts to achieve it through violent means. Overall, the play shows that those who attain political power through violent means will be consumed by their guilt. Within the play, Macbeth Murders King Duncan. He does so to try and become king. Within the play, Macbeth states, "My thought, whose murder yet is but fantastical,/Shakes so my single state of man/That function is smothered in surmise And nothing is but what is not " (Shakespeare I.iii.153-155). Macbeth explains that the thought of killing King Duncan disturbs his state of mind. Thus, it makes him feel guilty. Other events within the play show how gaining political power through violent means causes guilt. Macbeth's emotions become out of control after he kills King Duncan. For instance, Macbeth states that he has murdered sleep. Essentially, he means that he cannot sleep at night. His thoughts of his sins keep him up. Thus, he feels guilty. Therefore, the play teaches that ganging political power through violent means causes guilt.

Why might Queen Elizabeth compliment her subjects in this way?

To get them ready for the battle they are about to fight. Her compliments encourage them.

In your own words, what are the three benefits of studies cited in "Of Studies"?

To have thing to talk about during conversations, to make a person more aware of information and make them better at making decisions, and to be enjoyable.

To make this trip, new luggage is needed.

To make this trip, he needs new luggage.

Compare the situation of women in the United States today with that of women in Cavendish's society. Support your comparison.

When comparing he situation of women in the United States today with that of women in Cavendish's society, there are many differences. First of all, American women have way more power. For instance, women can vote and can take part in activities that men also take part in. Another difference is that women are regarded as equals in modern day USA. Legally, they are seen as equal and have mostly the same opportunities as men. American women also don't have to stay home while men work. The roles have somewhat been changed. There are also some similarities. American women may have many opportunities that men have, but they still don't always get the same opportunities. For example a woman cannot become a Catholic Priest. Another similarity is that women still hold less power than men in the USA. For instance, American women hold less power in politics. Lastly, there are still typical gender roles expected within the USA for both men and women. Not every citizen follows them, but they are still there.

While hanging the clothes on the line, the wind began to blow even harder.

While she was hanging the clothes on the line, the wind began to blow even harder.

Snowing, the hikers wore heavy coats and caps.

While they were in the snow, the hikers wore heavy coats and caps.

Approaching the Navajo reservation, the neighboring mountain range came into view.

While we approached the Navajo reservation, the neighboring mountain range came into view.

Write a brief essay analyzing how Shakespeare uses characters' remarks about the setting to help establish not only the setting but also the atmosphere or mood of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II. Be sure to support your ideas with several specific examples of dialogue.

Within The Tragedy of Macbeth, Shakespeare uses characters' remarks to help establish both the setting and the mood of the play. First and foremost, the remark of the characters establish an eerie mood and setting. This can be observed when Banquo speaks to Fleance in the second act. Banquo states, "Hold, take my sword. There's husbandry in heaven;/Their candles are all out. Take thee that too./ A heavy summons lies like lead upon me,/ And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers,/ Restrain in me the cursèd thoughts that nature/ Gives way to in repose" (II.i.4-9). Within his remark, Banquo explains how the heavens, or the area, has been unforgiving. Banquo also expresses how he keeps having nightmares. Since the the setting is so unforgiving to the point where Banquo has nightmares, one could say the mood and setting are very eerie. The characters' remarks also help to establish other settings and moods. For instance, the chaarcters' dialogue can also establish an unhappy setting and mood. This can be viewed in the second act during the conversation between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. The dialogue: "MACBETH I have done the deed. Didst thou not hear a noise?/ LADY MACBETH I heard the owl scream and the crickets cry./ Did not you speak" (Shakespeare I.ii.14-16). Macbeth states that he hears a noise. Lady Macbeth explains that it's owls screaming and crickets crying. The animals within the setting are expressing noises of sadness or fear. Thus, the setting and mood are unhappy.

When A Vindication of the Rights of Woman was first published, it caused great public outcry, not only because of its content but also because of its straightforward, blunt style. In those days, people were not accustomed to women's speaking their minds. Write an essay that defines Wollstonecraft's style. Do you think her style would be considered blunt by today's standards?

Within A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Wollstonecraft uses a straightforward, blunt style for her time. Her style is seen as being straightforward and honest because she directly states her opinions. Also, she simply states opinions that were opposed to what people generally thought during that time (1792). Wollstonecraft blatantly argues that women should have the same rights as men for three reasons. Her reasons are that women are denied the chance to become skillful in society, women have the same reason and virtue as men so it would be illogical to deny them an education, and women could benefit society if given the same rights. Many people at the time wouldn't agree with or hadn't heard of Wollstonecraft's honest opinions. So, Wollstonecraft's opinions came off as being very direct, especially since she was a women that honestly spoke her mind. Wollstonecraft's style wouldn't really be considered blunt by today's standard. In modern day, to be blunt means to be uncompromisingly forthright. After 1792, people began to agree with Wollstonecraft's opinions due to certain events. For instance, women began to be able to vote. Now, Wollstonecraft's ideas are considered normal. Back then, she would have shown an unwillingness to make concessions to others' opinions. But, today Wollstonecraft's essay most likely seems like another simple and honest article piece that many agree with. Therefore, in modern day, Wollstonecraft's style wouldn't exactly be considered blunt.

Write a brief essay about the imagery in the witches' chant (Scene i, lines 1-38) and the mood that the images help create. Examine the senses to which the different images appeal. Then consider how the images, taken as a whole, establish a particular mood or atmosphere. Be sure to cite several examples of images from Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth. You can gather them first on the diagram below.

Within Act 4 of the play Macbeth, there is imagery within the witches' chant. The imagery appeals to different senses. The senses and imagery help to create an overall mood within the scene. The mood that the imagery creates is eerie.In the beginning of their chant the witches state, "SECOND WITCH Thrice, and once the hedge-pig whined./ THIRD WITCH Harpier cries, 'Tis time, 'tis time' (Shakespeare IV.i.2-3). These images appeal to the sense of sound. The pig within the chant whines, which is a sad sound. Furthermore, the witches state how a greek character cries, which is also creepy. Thus, the mood is very eerie. The images appeal to even more senses besides sound. The witches also state, "Toad, that under cold stone" (IV.i.6). The stone that that the witches speak of has a touch of coldness. So, the image appeals to the sense of touch. Cold is often a symbol of death or unhappiness. Hence, the image is eerie and sad. Therefore, the images within the chant help to establish an eerie mood.

What do you predict about the apparitions' last two predictions in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV? Do you think the seeming impossibility of their happening means that Macbeth is safe, as he believes? Or do you think there will be a way for what seems impossible to happen? Explain your answers in a paragraph or two that speculates about what might occur later. Base your speculations on what has happened so far.

Within Act IV of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth is shown apparitions that tell his future. First, he is shown that Macduff will get bloody revenge. Next, Macbeth is shown that he cannot be killed by a "of woman born" man. Third, Macbeth is shown that he cannot lose at battle unless Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane. Macbeth thinks that him losing at being king becomes an impossibility at this point. But, there are exceptions to the predictions. Thus, the "impossible" is possible. Macbeth isn't really safe. Thus far, Macduff could be suspicious of Macbeth. So, if he found out that Macbeth murdered Banquo and Duncan, he could get revenge. Furthermore, the predictions discuss how Macbeth cannot be killed by a man who was born from a women. But, Macbeth could be killed by a woman or a man born from a c-section. Moreover, somehow pieces of the Birnam Wood could be brought over to Macbeth. Therefore, the impossible can happen.

What might be the significance of the way the battle begins - as a misunderstanding involving a snake?

Within Arthur's dream, there are snakes, which foreshadows the battle and his death.

Throughout Shakespeare's plays, you will see stage directions such as [Aside] and [Alarum within]. Choose several of these stage directions and explain what they mean. How do they help you understand The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I? Give examples to support your answer.

Within Shakespeare's plays, there are many different stage directions. All of the stage directions have different meanings. One example of a stage direction is "[Aside]." This means that a character is talking to the audience, but the other characters within the play cannot hear them. Another example of a stage direction is "[Alarum]." This means that there is going to be a battle. Therefore, Shakespeare's plays have many different stage directions with many different meanings. The stage directions can help a person understand The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I. For instance, the stage direction "[Aside]" can help one understand the play. The stage direction "[Aside]" helps the reader know a character's inner thoughts. For example within the play, Macbeth states "(aside) If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me/ Without my stir" (Shakespeare I.III.147-148). Within Macbeth's inner dialogue, he explains his motives to be king. From Macbeth's inner thoughts, the reader can now understand how Macbeth thinks and more about the play. Therefore, stage directions, such as "[Aside]," help the reader to understand the play.

In some ways, the murder of Banquo in The Tragedy of Macbeth represents an act of betrayal even more foul than that of Duncan. Write an essay discussing this statement. In what ways are the murders similar? In what ways do they differ? What changes does the plot to murder Banquo reveal in Macbeth?

Within The Tragedy of Macbeth, the murder of Banquo represents an act of betrayal even more foul than that of Duncan. Even though the murder of Banquo represents an act of betrayal more foul than Duncan, the two murders have similarities. First, Macbeth is the killer in both murders. Second, Macbeth was respectful and friendly with both men before murdering them. Third, Macbeth commits both murders to become or stay the king. Thus, both murders are similar because they both have to do with Macbeth. Therefore, the murders are similar. Furthermore, the murders also differ. For instance, Banquo and Duncan held different positions in Macbeth's life. Macbeth also was the one to actually murder Duncan, while he hired someone to murder Banquo. Macbeth also murdered the two men for different reasons. Macbeth murdered Banquo to keep his secret safe, while he murdered Duncan to become king. The change in the plot brings about Macbeth's more evil side. Banquo was Macbeth's friend and he still murdered him, whereas Macbeth didn't know Duncan as well. Thus, it was a bigger betrayal.

The following lines are spoken by Macbeth in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II, Scene ii: Methought I heard a voice cry 'Sleep no more! / Macbeth does murder sleep'—the innocent sleep, / Sleep that knits up the raveled sleave of care, / The death of each day's life, sore labor's bath, / Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course, / Chief nourisher in life's feast . . . In an essay, discuss the meaning of these lines for Macbeth. Why do you think Shakespeare chose to portray Macbeth as so conscience-stricken by his deed? How would the story be different if Macbeth's actions caused him no moral suffering?

Within act two of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth states, "Methought I heard a voice cry 'Sleep no more! / Macbeth does murder sleep'—the innocent sleep, / Sleep that knits up the raveled sleave of care, / The death of each day's life, sore labor's bath, / Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course, / Chief nourisher in life's feast " (Shakespeare II.ii). Within his statement, Macbeth explains how he killed sleep. He also explaines how he can no longer sleep. Macbeth murdered Duncan while he slept. Now, Macbeth has a guilty conscious. So, he cannot sleep. Thus, Macbeth murdered sleep. Within the play, Shakespeare chose to portray Macbeth as so conscience-stricken by his deed. Macbeth explains that the sleep which he killed was innocent. This could mean that Macbeth also thinks that Duncan is innocent. Hence, he feels guilty about killing an innocent man. On the other hand, the story would be very different if Macbeth's actions caused him no moral suffering. For instance, his wife's plans would go smoothly. This would be because Macbeth's feelings wouldn't get in the way.

Write a paragraph or two explaining why Macbeth tries to arrange the murder of Banquo and Banquo's son, Fleance. Try to cover all his reasons, and back them up with details from The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act III.

Within the play Macbeth, the character Macbeth tries to arrange the murder of Banquo and Banquo's son, Fleance. He does so for several reasons. First, Macbeth is suspicious of Banquo. For instance, in the beginning of act three Banquo begins to wonder about the coronation of Macbeth. Banquo knows that Macbeth was told he would become king and that King Duncan died soon after. It could be possible for Banquo to put the pieces together to see that Macbeth murdered Duncan. Thus, Macbeth is suspicious of what Banquo really knows. Second, Banquo was there when Macbeth was told he would become king. Banquo would know that Macbeth could have a motive to become king, like using violence. Hence, Banquo knows more about Macbeth than anybody else, besides Macbeth's wife. Third, Fleance poses a threat to Macbeth's position as king. The witches stated that the decedents of Banquo would become king. This means that Fleance might take the royal power away from Macbeth. Therefore, Macbeth has several reasons to try and arrange the murder of Banquo and Fleance.

Contrast is one of the most effective devices a writer can use to add vividness to the depiction of characters. Write an essay in which you explain how the characterizations of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are enhanced by contrast in the scenes that precede and follow the murder of Duncan in Act II of The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Within the play The Tragedy of Macbeth, Shakespeare uses contrast to add vividness to the depiction of his characters. For example, he adds contrast between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. The contrast can be seen in the scenes that precede and follow the murder of King Duncan. Lady Macbeth comes up with the idea to commit the murder. Macbeth has trouble committing to the plan. So, Lady Macbeth has to push Macbeth to actually go through the plan. Thus, one could say that Macbeth is weak-minded, while Lady Macbeth is tough minded. Furthermore, there are even more examples of the contrast between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. During the murder scene, Macbeth becomes forgetful. Although he still goes through with the murder, he forgets to set out the daggers. It is up to Lady Macbeth to take care of the minor things. Also, Lady Macbeth doesn't seem too worried about the consequences. She is confident in what she did, unlike Macbeth. Therefore, Lady Macbeth is attentive and confident, while Macbeth is forgetful and timid. The contrast between the two characters allows the reader to see who the characters really are.

Why do you think Macbeth is so quick to take the witches' predictions seriously? Answer your questions in a brief essay that cites details from Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth to support your ideas.

Within the play, Macbeth is quick to take the witches predictions seriously. One could argue that he takes the predictions seriously because the predictions favor him. Within the play the third witch states, "All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!" (Shakespeare I.III.51). The witch claims that Macbeth will be king. Being king would allow for Macbeth to have many benefits. Most importantly, he would have power over the kingdom. Also, he could be even more legendary than he already is. The witches even make their claim believable to Macbeth. Within the play the witches chant. For example, "FIRST WITCH Hail! SECOND WITCH Hail! THIRD WITCH Hail" (Shakespeare I.III.63-65). When the witches chant like Macbeth is already king, it makes it believable that he has a chance of becoming king. Also, it could make him feel more powerful. Thus, Macbeth will feel more assured and take the predictions seriously. Therefore, because they favor him and are believable, Macbeth is quick to take the witches predictions seriously.

In paragraph two, explain the significance of the witches' remark, "Fair is foul and foul is fair." How does it help to set the mood for The Tragedy of Macbeth?

Within the play, the Witches explain that "fair is foul and foul is fair." This statement means that everything is not what it seems. The remark sets an eerie mood and foreshadows the odd things that happen in the play. Within the play, Macbeth is told by the witches that he will be king. But, there is no explanation as to how he is to become king. So, Macbeth plans to murder Duncan. Thus, Macbeth's plans and the situation of him becoming king makes the mood very mysterious. The phrase happens to be said by the witches. The witches whole situation is very eerie. The audience isn't able to know where then witches came from. Also, the audience doesn't know how the witches know about Macbeth. Furthermore, since the witches explain that everything is not what it seems with their phrase, their predictions might not be what they seem either. Hence, there is more mystery. Therefore, the witches' remark helps set an eerie mood.

Why are the speaker's three metaphors of autumn, twilight, and embers appropriate for this poem?

Within the poem, the author uses three main metaphors. These are metaphors of autumn, twilight, and embers. First of all, the author compares himself to a tree losing its leaves. Secondly, the author compares himself to the twilight of day. Third of all, the author compares himself to embers in a dying fire. All of the metaphors are a representation of old age. Therefore, there are three metaphors used. All three metaphors are appropriate for this poem. They are all appropriate because they all represent old age, which is what the poem is about. One of the metaphors is about a tree losing its leaves. Often when someone is old, they lose health benefits or memories from the past. Another metaphor compares it's self to the twilight of day. The twilight is like evening when the day hasn't fully ended yet, like an older individual who hasn't yet died. The last metaphor is about embers. Old individuals are like embers because they don't have the same fire that youth does. Therefore, the metaphors are appropriate for the poem.

The speaker contemplates the lives and deaths of people buried in the churchyard in "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard." In a short essay, explain the speaker's attitudes toward death. Cite examples from the poem to support your response.

Within the poem, the speaker contemplates the lives and deaths of people buried in the churchyard. The speaker's thoughts express the speaker's attitudes toward death. The speaker mostly has a compassionate attitude towards death and those who died. He feels very sympathetic about the people who are buried in the churchyard. For example the speaker states, "Let not Ambition mock their useful toil,/ Their homely joys, and destiny obscure;/ Nor Grandeur hear with a disdainful smile,/ The short and simple annals of the poor" (Gray 29-32). The speaker explains that the dead shouldn't be mocked and that they are poor souls. Thus, he feels bad for them. Furthermore, the speaker also talks about what the dead must have been like when they were alive. Within the poem, the speaker states, "Some village-Hampden, that with dauntless breast/ The little tyrant of his fields withstood" (Gray 57-58). The speaker imagines that the dead could have had different jobs and roles within their community. He doesn't just think of the dead as just dead bodies. Instead, the speaker considers the dead to be actual people. So, the speaker feels concern for the lives of the dead. Therefore, the speaker has a compassionate attitude toward the dead.

In "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" the speaker walks through the churchyard, examining the graves of the villagers. In an essay, explain how the speaker feels about the people buried in the churchyard. Support your response with examples from the poem.

Within the poem, the speaker walks through the churchyard. As he walks, the speaker examines the graves and the villagers. The speaker feels concerned for the people buried in the churchyard. He mostly feels concerned because he feels that they have been forgotten. For example, the speaker imagines how he would want to be remembered after his own death. The speaker fears being forgotten like those who are buried. Thus, he is concerned. The speaker also feels compassion for those who are buried in the churchyard. As he walks, the speaker begins to think about the lives of those who are buried. He imagines what their lives were like and who they really were. For example, he imagines their jobs and roles in life. He feels sad that they are now dead and can no longer live those lives. Hence he feels for them as people. Therefore, he feels compassion for the dead.

How does the tone of Wollstonecraft's essay help to convey her views on women's rights? Choose an argument she makes in her essay, and show how she argues her case. Use references from the text in your answer.

Wollstonecraft uses straightforward word choice that creates a direct tone, which helps convey her views on women's rights. One of Wollstonecraft's arguments is that men and women serve the same purpose in life. Within the essay, Wollstonecraft states, "I shall first consider women in the grand light of human creatures, who, in common with men, are placed on this earth to unfold their faculties" (Wollstonecraft 5). She simply explains that both men and women are human creatures. She also claims that they have the same purpose in life to unfold their faculties. Wollstonecraft plainly states her opinion then and there. Her word choice explains exactly what she is thinking, allowing the reader to understand the meaning. Therefore, Wollstonecraft's straightforward tone helps convey her views on women's right through her direct word choice.

Based on your reading of "On My First Son," whom can you hypothesize is the speaker of this poem? Explain why your answer choice is correct. a. Ben Jonson b. a minister c. a father d. a son

a. Ben Jonson The title is "On My First Son," which implies that the author is the speaker. Also lines 9 through 10 sate, "Here doth lie/ Ben Jonson his best piece of poetry," which shows that Ben Jonson is the speaker (Jonson 9-10).

Why do the stage directions in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth make no detailed references to lighting and sets? Explain your responses. a. In Shakespeare's day, plays did not have artificial lighting or elaborate sets. b. In Shakespeare's day, the acting companies could not read. c. Shakespeare put all his stage directions at the very end of the play, not in Act I. d. Shakespeare wanted to leave the lighting and sets up to future generations of directors.

a. In Shakespeare's day, plays did not have artificial lighting or elaborate sets. The stage directions in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth happen to make no detailed references to lighting and sets. This is because in Shakespeare's day, plays did not have artificial lighting or elaborate sets. There wasn't electricity to generate artificial lighting. Lighting for plays would simply come from the daylight. Plays were also very simple. The stages were outside and having too many props would be difficult.

In Psalm 23, to whom do "thou" and "thy" refer? Choose the best answer from below and explain why you chose it. a. the Lord b. the other members of the shepherd's flock c. the speaker's friends d. the speaker's enemies

a. The Lord In Psalm 23, the words "thou" and "thy" refer to the lord. The psalm begins with the reader talking about the lord. The psalmist explains that the lord is everything to them. In the second part of the psalm, the reader begins to directly address the lord. The psalmist tells the lord what the lord has done for them. Since the psalmist only speaks of and addresses the lord in the passage, "thou" and "thy" must refer to the lord.

What does the sleepwalking scene in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V, suggest about customs and practices of the past? Explain why each choice is right or wrong. a. Medical knowledge of mental disorders was far more limited than it is today. b. People in the Middle Ages were more prone to sleepwalking than they are today. c. People in Shakespeare's time knew nothing of emotional distress. d. In the past, servants often knew more about medicine than doctors did.

a. This is correct because Lady Macbeth's doctor is completely baffled by her sleepwalking. The doctor tells Macbeth that Lady Macbeth has to cure herself. Thus, mental disorders weren't really understood. b. This is incorrect because the statistics aren't known. c. This is incorrect because the character's within the play are in fact experiencing emotional distress. d. This is incorrect because the scene doesn't even have to do with servants.

Which phrase best describes the impression we get of Macduff's son before he is murdered? Explain your choice, citing details from The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, to support your answer. a. charming, naive, and affectionate b. cold, calculating, and ambitious c. nasty, foolish, and ignorant d. sniveling and whining

a. charming, naive, and affectionate The impression the reader gets of Macduff's son before he is murdered is charming, naive, and affectionate. Before he is murdered, Macduff's son has a conversation with his mother. He discusses his father's death with her in a calm manner, making him seem affectionate and charming, as he compares himself to a bird. He is also naive, since he says, "My father is not dead, for all your saying" (Shakespeare IV.ii.38). Thus, he can't accept what really happened, which makes him not cautious and easier to kill.

Whom does Psalm 23 most clearly praise? Use examples to help explain your answer. a. the Lord b. shepherds c. the speaker's beloved d. the speaker's enemies

a. the Lord Psalm 23 most clearly praises the Lord. The psalm is all about the Lord and praising him. Foe instance, the psalm states, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing" (1). The author thinks that the Lord is like a Shepard to them. Thus, the Lord is in control. The author feels that with the help of the Lord, they lack nothing. Therefore, the passage praises the Lord. Furthermore, the passage praises the Lord even more. For example, the passages explains "He guides me along the right paths" (3). The speaker discusses how the Lord leads him on the correct path of life. The author believes that the Lord's paths are the "right paths" to follow. Hence, the author is grateful to the Lord. Since the speaker is grateful towards the Lord, they praise him. Therefore, the psalm clearly praises the Lord.

Circle the character flaw that most seems to motivate Lady Macbeth to plan Duncan's murder in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth. After each response, explain why it is or is not correct. a. excessive love of money b. excessive ambition for her husband c. fear of losing her husband in battle d. insecurity about whether her husband really loves her

b. excessive ambition for her husband. Within the play, Lady Macbeth receives a letter from her husband. The letter tells of the witches predictions. Immediately after Lady Macbeth learns of how Macbeth is destined to be king by the word of the witches, she takes matter into her own hands. Lady Macbeth plots to find a way to truly make her husband king. She even goes as far as planning to murder King Duncan. Lady Macbeth's main motivator is simply the thought of getting her husband what he wants. Therefore, it is her ambition for her husband that seems to motivate Lady Macbeth to plan King Duncan's murder.

What is the general setting of Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth? Cite details from the play to explain your answer. a. ancient Rome b. medieval Scotland c. Elizabethan England d. Stratford-upon-Avon

b. medieval Scotland The setting of Act I of the tragedy of Macbeth is set in medieval Scotland. The opening label states "SCENE II. A camp near Forres" (Shakespeare I.II). Forres is a town in Scotland. Also, the soldiers in the play are fighting people from countries around Scotland, like Ireland and Norway. Within the play, the characters also use many tools such as swords. These tools are from medieval times. Furthermore, there is a also a kingdom in the play. Kingdoms were very popular in medieval times. Therefore, the play is set in medieval Scotland.

What societal institutions might be affected by the arguments in Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman? Support your answer, citing details from the selection. a. the voting booth b. the university c. the English social circle d. the church

b. the university "the neglected education of my fellow-creatures is the grand source of the misery I deplore" (Wollstonecraft 1).

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act III, which incident below would Macbeth seem to be suffering from an infirmity? Explain your answer. a. when he hesitates about killing Duncan b. when he seems ill at the banquet c. when he fights bravely in battle d. when he puts on his crown and royal robes

b. when he seems ill at the banquet Infirmity means a physical or mental weakness. Thus, when Macbeth was ill, he was suffering a weakness.

What is the outcome of Macbeth's conflict with Banquo and Fleance? Indicate where in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act III, you found the details that reveal this outcome. a. Both men escape. b. Both men are killed. c. Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes. d. Fleance is killed, but Banquo escapes.

c. Banquo is killed, but Fleance escapes. "There's but one down; the son is fled" (Shakespeare III.iii.20).

Type the adjective clause from the sentence below. This month we are reading selections by Cicero, who lived from 106 to 43 B.C.

who lived from 106 to 43 B.C.

Type the adjective clause from the sentence below. Ms. Dorsey, who usually teaches our class, is away at a teachers' convention.

who usually teaches our class

A dog licking its owner's hand excitedly could be said to be fawning.

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A slave lying face down before a king and pleading for mercy could be said to be groveling.

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A synonym for fawning that is also on this Vocabulary list is groveling.

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A truly gallant hero does not insult his opponents.

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Although the hero was confident, doubts would sometimes assail him in the middle of the night.

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Death is the adversary of all living things.

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Hector, the great Trojan fighter, was the scourge of the Greeks.

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It is not considered prudent to go out looking for Death.

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Once in a while a great writer like Chaucer can transcend even his own talent.

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The Pardoner is a sinner whose job is to absolve others of their sins.

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The fact that Beowulf is killed shows that he is an imperfect hero, not an infallible one.

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The hero was strong in body and resolute in his determination to win.

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The warriors lift their goblets and lavish the hero with praise when he enters the hall.

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avarice, or greed, is one of the seven deadly sins.

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In "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales, we learn that the Miller is "a great stout fellow big in brawn and bone" (line 548). Provide two images or quotations from the narrator's description that suggest the Miller is large and strong.

"He did well out of them, for he could go /And win the ram at any wrestling show" (Chaucer 563-564). "He could heave any door off hinge and post, /Or take a run and break it with his head" (Chaucer 566-567).

List three reasons why Grendel from Beowulf might have led a painful life.

1.) Grendel came from Cain, meaning he came from evil and pain. 2.) Grendel was seen as a beast or master, since he wasn't normal, which may have caused him to feel the pain of isolation. For instance, he lived by himself in the swamp. 3.) The leading hero, Beowulf came to fight him, and left him to be the antagonist.

What is the most valid moral that you find in "The Pardoner's Tale"—in other words, what message or idea in it still applies best to life today? Discuss how this message is delivered in the tale. Analyze any way in which the message is ironic, such as a discrepancy between the tale and the teller; between what is expected and what happens; or between what is said and what is meant.

A valid moral that one can find within "The Pardoner's tale" is that Greed is the source of evil. Within the tale the rioters end up finding riches. The problem is that the greedy rioters want to keep the riches for each of themselves. As a result, two killing plots occur and all of the rioters die. Thus, the rioters' greed was the source of their death. The message of greed being the cause of death can even still occur today. For instance a company could be greedy with money, which could lead them to spend too much and their business could collapse. The message is also very ironic. There is a discrepancy between the tale and the teller. The Pardoner who tells the story is a greedy man. For instance he pardons people of their sins for materialistic reasons. Though, the story is about how bad greed is. So, the Pardoner is being a hypocrite. Therefore, there is irony as well.

Why might a writer sometimes return to an earlier writing stage?

A writer might return to an earlier wiring stage if they need to clarify or redo something within their wiring peace. Clarifying something can be very important. A reader may be writing their rough draft and realize they need to go back and double check their facts or information from their pre write. The reader could also go back and check the information to see if it needs to be added. Then, the reader can add the information to their paper. The same could go for the drafting, revising, editing, or publishing stage. Overall, clarifying and going back a wiring stage helps the writing piece turn out better. The reader could also go back to an earlier stage to redo something. The reader could be revising or editing their rough draft and see an error. Because of this, they could go back to the pre write to help them redo that part of the paper. The reader could also redo parts of their final draft and for help they could look back at their rough draft. A process like this is especially important to do before publishing.This could be seen as a form of editing or revising. Therefore,a writer will sometimes return to an earlier writing stage for various reasons.

Achilles is a flawed protagonist as illustrated in Book 22? Explain why he is the protagonist and why he is flawed.

Achilles is flawed because he lets his emotions get the best of him. For example, when he killed Hector he kept hurting Hector's dead body out of anger. Achilles happens to be the protagonist because he is the leader of the Greeks.

Describe how Achilles wins the duel.

Achilles throws a spear at Hector, but Hector is able to avoid it. After that, Hector takes the spear and throws is at Achilles, but it bounces off his shield and Achilles is able to hit Hector's neck.

The question below refers to the selection from Beowulf. What follows Beowulf's battle with Grendel that brings further sorrow to King Hrothgar?

After defeating Grendel, King Hothgar celebrates with a feast and beowulf falls asleep. But then, Grendel's mother comes to attack for revenge, which brings sorrow to King Hrothgar. Hrothgar is also sad that the battle isn't over and that more of his men might die, including Beowulf who is the only one that can save them.

Discuss the connotative meaning of each of the following words: Home Dwelling House Residence

All four words have the same denotation, but different connotations. Home often connotatively means somewhere safe or cozy. Home is a place that a person can go to with their family or loved ones and live. This connotation of home can often be seen in commercials or movies or even music. Overall, home has a positive connotation. On the other hand, dwelling is just a place for someone to live. It's usually not seen as being comfortable. Therefore, dwelling can be seen as having a negative or neutral connotation. House is usually just seen as the building where somebody lives. It often isn't seem as a negative or positive object. Instead, the word house has a neutral connotation. Residence is similar to the word house. It also is usually just seen as the building in which people live. Residence isn't positive or negative too. Therefore, resident has a neutral connotation.

Answer these questions as though you are preparing an audience profile for an essay about a favorite television show. What do my readers already know? What do my readers need to know? What details will interest my readers?

Audience Profile: What do my readers already know? My audience already knows the name of the favorite television show. What do my readers need to know? My audience needs to know the plot, setting, characters, and my reason for writing the essay. What details will interest my readers? The history of the show and where the show takes place.

In Chaucer's day, the science of medicine was taught quite differently from the way it is taught today. Chaucer tells us the Doctor "was a very good practitioner" (line 424). If this is true, how did doctors treat their patients in the 1400s? Write a detailed paragraph describing the physician's art, using examples and quotations from "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales for support.

Back then, doctors treated their patients very different. The Doctor relies on astronomy and astrology to help his patients. For instance, "He watched his patient closely for the hours When, by his horoscope, he knew the powers Of favorable planets, then ascendant, Worked on the images for his dependent" (Chaucer 425-428). The Doctor would look at the stars and pay attention to the patient's horoscope and make medical decisions based on that. For example, he would give out medicine. This could be seen when he had "drugs he would prescribe" (Chaucer 436). He also believed in keeping a good diet. For example, "In his own diet he observed some measure; There were no superfluities for pleasure, Only digestives, nutritives and such" (Chaucer 445-447).

In a brief essay, explain how Beowulf is introduced. How do others view him? Explain his reason for undertaking his journey.

Beowulf is introduced as being a strong hero. The poem tells how he is respected, even though when he was younger, he was thought of as lazy and not warrior material. Although, Beowulf did become the most powerful warrior. Others view him as powerful and strong because of his many victories. Beowulf's reason for undertaking his journey is because he wants to gain more fame and glory.

The question below refers to the selection "from Beowulf." What is the outcome of Beowulf's battle with Grendel?

Beowulf kills Grendel and puts his arm on the roof. After slaying Grendel's mother, Beowulf chops off Grendel's head and takes it to Hrothgar.

What are Beowulf's virtues? How might these virtues be especially important to a warrior society? Support your answers with details from the selection.

Beowulf's virtues are loyalty, courage, ambition, and strength. These virtues would be important in warrior society because they represent the heroic code, and would make one a great warrior fighter. For instance if a warrior was loyal to his people, he would fight for them. If a warrior had courage, and was strong he could fight the toughest things and not be hesitant to do so. If a warrior was ambitious, he could be determined to win all the battles he can, which would be good for his legacy.

Write a one-paragraph response in which you use your knowledge of the epic hero and evidence from Beowulf to answer this question: Are Beowulf and Wiglaf suitable figures for an epic?

Both Beowulf and Wiglaf are suitable figures for an epic. Beowulf is suitable because he follows the heroic code, which makes him an epic hero. For instance, Beowulf helps Hrothgar's people and defeats the "powerful monster" that lives "down in darkness" (1-2). Wiglaf also becomes an epic hero at the end of the epic, which makes him suitable to be in the poem. For example, when Beowulf dies, Wiglaf "lead[s] [Beowulf's] people" and "help[s] them" (811-812).

Discuss the strategy of using connotation and denotation to determine the meaning of a word.

Both connotation and denotation can be used to determine the meaning of a word. Connotation is the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word. The reader could first see how the word makes them feel. The word could either give off a negative, positive, or neutral feeling. Next, the reader could see what the word makes them imagine when they read it. The emotions and images that the word makes the reader imagine and feel can be used as clues for the reader to understand the word. Like connotation, denotation can also help the reader determine the meaning of a word. Denotation is the strict dictionary meaning of a word. The reader could get a dictionary and search for the word. Once they find the word's denotative meaning, they will know the actual meaning of the word they are looking for. The reader can also combine denotation and connotation. When they combine the two, the reader can know both the literal meaning and the emotional meaning attached to the word. Therefore, the strategy of using connotation and denotation can determine the meaning of a word.

Consider the many characterizations in "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales of the men and women associated with the church. From these portraits, what conclusion might you draw about Chaucer's attitude toward the church and/or religious practitioners? Write an essay in which you present your conclusion and support it with evidence from "The Prologue."

Chaucer appeared to have a negative view of the church. His attitude could be seen in the characterizations of the religious characters within the prologue. The author portrays the religious in a greedy, mocked, and sinful way. For instance, Pardoner, who is a clergyman, had a "wallet... on his lap,/ Brimful of pardons come from Rome" (Chaucer 706-707). Because the Pardoner's wallet was so full, one could say he is greedy. Greed is also a sin. The author seems to make notice of how greedy the pardoner is. So, Chaucer seems to mock him by showing how open about his greed he is. Chaucer also displays his cynicism towards the church with the characterization of other characters. The Nun is also an example. For instance, the Nun "wore a coral trinket on her arm, ;A set of beads, the gaudies tricked in green, /Whence hung a golden brooch of brightest sheen" (Chaucer 162-164). Nuns are known for not showing off and for acting humble. Yet, the Nun shows off her gleaming jewelry. The Nun can be seen as a greedy character, even though she is a representation of the church. Therefore, Chaucer dislikes the church.

As the father of English poetry, Chaucer is well known for his "penetrating insight into human character." In an essay, explain how this illuminating view is evident in "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales. Use specific examples from the poem to elaborate on your thoughts.

Chaucer is able to have "insight into human character" within "The Prologue" through his complex descriptions of characters. When Chaucer described the Pardoner, he described the Pardoner's many qualities and values. For instance, the author explained how the Pardoner has a "cross of metal set with stones" (Chaucer 719). And he also explained how he did well at "read[ing] a lesson or [telling] a story" (Chaucer 729). These quotes show how the Pardoner is very religious. Also, it shows how the Pardoner is passionate. Thus, the reader is able to see the insight into the Pardoner's human character. Chaucer also showed insight into human character in even more characters. The author showed more insight when he described the Knight. When describing the Knight, the author explains how the Knight is "ever honored for his noble graces" (50). This is an innuendo that the Knight is somewhat of a hero. The reader is able to tell more about the Knight from what Chaucer explains and hints at. Thus, there is more insight into the human character of the Knight. Therefore, Chaucer is able to have "insight into human character" within "The Prologue" through his complex descriptions of characters.

Chaucer's characters represent every level of medieval society, from the nobility to the lower class. Provide evidence for this on the following chart. List three pilgrims from different social classes in The Canterbury Tales. Briefly describe each character. Describe the level of society from which each comes. Describe the effect this broad presentation of life in the Middle Ages has on the reader.

Chaucer's characters represent a wide range of classes (levels) within medieval society. The three characters that inhibit these level characteristics are the Knight, the Miller, and the Pardoner. The Knight represents the nobility (upperclass). The prologue states that the Knight "had followed chivalry" (Chaucer 45). Often times, the nobility would have chivalry and would be known for it. Furthermore, the Knight is "ever honored for his noble graces" (Chaucer 50). Thus, he is in the upperclass (nobility). The Miller represents a peasant. The prologue explains that the Miller is "filthy in the main" (Chaucer 577). Often times, peasants weren't very clean in medieval society. The Pardoner represents a clergyman. The Pardoner had sewed "a holy relic on his cap" (Chaucer 705). Clergymen would usually have religious symbols on their clothing or with them, like the Pardoner. Overall, this broad presentation can show the reader just how diverse life was in the middle ages due to the variety of classes.

Discuss the strategy of using context clues to determine the meaning of a word.

Context clues involve pictures, words, or the main idea around a word. If a text includes a picture, the reader can look at it to help. Often times, the picture will act as a virtual representation for what the text is saying. This gives the reader a clue to what the meaning of the mystery word is. The reader can also look at the surrounding words. Often times the words within the same sentence of the mystery word are similar and have to do with he same meaning. Thus, the surrounding words can give hints to the meaning of the word. The reader can also look at the main idea of a sentence. A sentence can often be discussing one simple idea. The mystery word will have to relate to that idea. Knowing that the word relates will give the reader a clue to the mystery word's meaning. The reader can also relate the mystery word with a synonym. If the reader knows the idea of the sentence they can input different words to see if they make sense. If the word does make sense, the reader has found the meaning.

Read the passage below. Discuss how you used context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. In a process called rigging, the virtual marionette is given various controllers and handles for an animator to manipulate.

Context clues require an individual to look for the clues around the underlined word. In this case, the underlined world is manipulate. The sentence explains that the animator (noun) manipulates. This means that manipulate is being used as a verb. Furthermore, the reader can also look at the main idea of the sentence. The sentence discusses how one uses a certain process. This process involves a virtual puppet to be controlled. Now the reader knows that the word manipulate has something to do with control. Lastly, the reader can try different synonyms to replace the underlined word. The word manipulate relates to control. One could put it in the sentence: "In a process called rigging, the virtual marionette is given various controllers and handles for an animator to control." The synonym seems to fit. Therefore, by using context clues I found that the world manipulate means to control or to work.

Fill in the following answers to provide details for an essay about your favorite television show. How can people find out more about the show? Why do people seem to like the show? Where does most of the show's action take place? When can people watch the show? What is the most important message in the show? Who might enjoy watching the show?

Details for an essay about my favorite television show: How can people find out more about the show? An individual can find out more about the television show online or in television program guides. Why do people seem to like the show? People seem to enjoy the show due to its mysterious plots, dynamic characters, celebrity appearances, and creepy setting. Where does most of the show's action take place? Most of the show's action takes place within a small town in Pennsylvania. When can people watch the show? People are able to watch the show anytime on Netflix. What is the most important message in the show? The most important message in the show is that friendship is important and that honesty is the best policy. Who might enjoy watching the show? Teens or young adults.

Discuss the connotative meaning for each of the following words: Woman Lady Chick

Each word has the same denotative definition, but the three words all have different connotative meanings. The word woman means an adult female. To call someone a woman would simply just to be stating that she is a female and nothing else. Thus, woman isn't positive or negative, just neutral. The word lady is also describes an adult female. In this case, the word often means a fancy woman. Thus, the connotation is positive. The word chick also describes an adult women. Calling a woman a chick isn't even really referring to her as an actual woman. In this case, she is being described as an baby bird. Thus, she is being dehumanized. The word chick can also be seen as being something not serious. Hence, the word chick has a negative connotation. Overall, all three words are similar but emotionally different.

A fundamental Anglo-Saxon belief is that human life is shaped by fate. How is this belief reflected in "The Wife's Lament"? Answer this question in an essay, giving examples from one or more of the poems to support your explanation.

Fate is shown within "The Wife's Lamnent." It's shown because of the wife's acceptance. First of all, she has accepted that she has been exiled. For instance, she now remains in an old "earth-cave" (32). The wife could be trying to find her husband or where she lived. Instead, she remains where she has been told. Thus, she has accepted her fate. The wife also accepts the reality of her and her husband's situation. The wife and her husband are not allowed to be together. For example she simply accepts the "absence of [her] lord" (37). The wife could be trying to search for her husband. Instead, the wife simply imagines her husband. Hence, once again, the wife accepts her fate. Therefore, the poem includes the belief of fate.

Proofread the following paragraph. Find the errors in spelling and capitalization and correctly write the words in the answer space. Febuary fourteenth, also known as valentine's day, is celebrated all over the united states. Greeting cards are sent to relitives and Sweethearts. many people also receive large boxes of Chocolates.

February fourteenth, also known as Valentine's Day, is celebrated all over the United States. Greeting cards are sent to relatives and sweethearts. Many people also receive large boxes of chocolate.

Imagine that Grendel has escaped unharmed after fighting Beowulf at Herot. Based on what the poem has taught you about the monster, what do you think Grendel will do next in his war against Beowulf and the Danes? Use reasons and examples from Beowulf to further explain your opinion.

Grendel is a monster from the swamps who is capable of killing Hrothgar's men. If Grendel had escaped unharmed after fighting Beowulf at Herot, based on what the poem has taught me about Grendel, I predict that Grendel would keep attacking at night against Beowulf and the Danes. Grendel would most likely keep hunting at night because he "hunt[s] in the darkness" (74). Furthermore, Grendel would most likely keep attacking due to his anger about how Beowulf tried to fight him. If Grendel simply became mad about the singing in Herot's Hall, then he would definitely get mad about Beowulf trying to defeat him. Grendel could even bring his mother in, since she supports him. For example, his mother fought for Grendel after he was killed.

Which character seems more heroic to you, Achilles or Hector? Use examples from the poem to support your answer.

Hector seems more heroic to me because he has more morals. For example, Hector talked fairly during his battle with Achilles and said, " Let us, then, give pledges to one another by our gods, who are the fittest witnesses and guardians of all covenants" (Homer). hector understood that things must be fair and even discussed it with the Greeks. On the other hand, Achilles fights with emotions and mostly thinks of himself. For instance, even after Hector was dead, Achilles dragged him along the ground.

Many critics and teachers believe that Beowulf contains themes that are relevant to modern life. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer in an essay.

I agree that Beowulf does contain themes that are relevant to modern life. First of all, Beowulf contains the theme that one should always try and be heroic. This theme shows relevance because in modern life, people should still and do try their best to be good to others and to help them. Another theme is that of Christianity. In modern day, many people are still religious and Christian. A third theme is good v.s. evil. To this day, there is a still a battle of good v.s. evil. For example, crime v.s. those who try and stop it.

I keep trying to convince my sister to ride horses, but she was too scared.

I keep trying to convince my sister to ride horses, but she is too scared. I kept trying to convince my sister to ride horses, but she was too scared.

Imagine you are the speaker in "The Seafarer" and another seaman has told you to turn away from God and believe in your own ability to deal with life. How would you respond? Write a short essay in which you explain why you can or cannot take this person's advice. Remember that you are the speaker in the poem and that your reasons and examples should come from the poem.

If I was a speaker and I got that advice, I would object. The speaker in "The Seafarer" believes in fate. This means that the speaker believes that one must turn to God. Also, the speaker believes that God deals with one's life. For instance, in the poem the speaker says that "fate has willed and fate will do" (43). This implies that the speaker (now me) would feel confident that there is no stopping God. Hence, turning away would be pointless. If I used my ability to deal with my own life, I would most likely turn back to the sea. The sea is very dangerous. For instance, it has "hailstorms" and more (17). Thus, if I were to go back to the sea, I would most likely die. Following my own ability wouldn't help in the end. Therefore, the I should follow God's ability. Overall, I would not follow the seaman's advice.

Read the passage below. Discuss what strategies you used to determine the meaning of the underlined words. It came on great oiled, resilient, striding legs. It towered thirty feet above half of the trees, a great evil god, folding its delicate watchmaker's claws close to its oily reptilian chest. Each lower leg was a piston, a thousand pounds of white bone, sunk in thick ropes of muscle, sheathed over in a gleam of pebbled skin like the mail of a terrible warrior. Each thigh was a tone of meat, ivory, and steel mesh. And from the great breathing cage of the upper body those two delicate arms dangles out front, arms with hands which might pick up and examine men like toys, while the snake neck coiled. And the head it self, a ton of sculptured stone, lifted easily upon the sky. Its mouth gaped, exposing a fence of teeth like daggers. Its eyes rolled, ostrich eggs, empty of all expression save hunger. It closed its mouth in a death grin. It ran, pelvic bones crushing aside trees and bushes, its taloned feet clawing damp earth, leaving prints six inches deep wherever it settled its weight. It ran with a gliding ballet step, far too poised and balanced for its ten tons.

Many strategies can be used to determine the underlined words. First of all, the reader could use parts of speech. The underlined word resilient is used to describe the noun legs. Thus, it's an adjective.The underlined word piston appears to be an object. So, the word is a noun. The underlined word gliding describes the noun ballet step. Thus, it is an adjective. Lastly, the underlined word poised also described the noun ballet step, making it an adjective. If the reader knew all of the part of speech information above, they would be a step closer to figuring out the meaning of the words. The reader could also use context clues. The idea and words surrounding resilient are that there are striding legs that can handle a lot. The reader can assume that the word resilient has to do with strength. The word piston is surrounded by the idea that it's heavy. Thus, the reader knows that a piston has to do with weighing a lot. the word gliding is near the word ran and ballet. Thus, the word could have to do with being like a dance run. The word poised also is surrounded by the word ballet, meaning it has to do with gracefulness or dancing. One other strategy the reader could use is using other resources. For instance the reader could use a dictionary. The word resilient means strong. A piston is a part of a car engine. Gliding means to smoothly move in a continuous motion. Poised means graceful and composed. Therefore, there are many strategies to all help determine the meaning of the underlined words within the passage.

What might be your purpose in writing an essay about a favorite television show?

My purpose in writing an essay about a favorite television show might be to communicate my ideas about the show through writing, to express my feelings about the show, to persuade someone to like or watch the show, to describe (inform the reader) what the show is about, to argue about something within the show, or to entertain the reader.

Fill in the planning web to brainstorm about some ideas for an essay on a favorite television show. (sample planning web)

Name of television show, favorite characters, plot, setting, when the television show is from, who made the television show, what inspired the TV show makers to create the television show, which audience watches the television show, controversies within the television show, why it's their favorite tv show, and who they would recommend it to.

In describing the Cook, Chaucer says, "But very ill it was, it seemed to me, / That on his shin a deadly sore had he" (lines 387-388). Is this a direct or indirect characterization? Is it both? What do these lines from "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales tell you about the Cook?

One can say that it's an indirect characterization. The text says that the Cook has a "sore" (Chaucer 387-388). Thus, the Cook has an injury. Often times, sores can be seem as dirty. The reader can indirectly see that the Cook might me a dirty character. Furthermore, the Cook could also be indirectly characterized as careless. If he was able to get a sore while simply cooking, he can be seen as not caring enough to do his job. Therefore, it's an indirect characterization. This characterization can tell the reader many things about the Cook. First of all, it can show the reader that the Cook might not be a good cook. Since he was carelessly able to get a sore, the Cook could be careless about other cooking things as well. One could also say that the cook is unsanitary. The sore is dirty, so the Cook probably is too. Hence, he has bad hygiene. Overall, many things can be observed about the Cook from his indirect characterization.

One of the major themes in Beowulf is conquest. What lessons can you learn from reading about the battles and accomplishments of the characters in this epic? Provide evidence from the text to support your opinion.

One lesson a person can learn from reading about the battles and accomplishments of the characters in this epic is that good overcomes evil. For instance, Beowulf set out on his conquest to defeat Grendel, the evil monster. Beowulf was able to defeat the monster by hurting Grendel until Grendel's "power had gone" (337). Another lesson is that one should act like a hero (heroic code). For example, Beowulf set out to help Hrothgar's people, even though they were foreign and he didn't have to, which is very honorable.

Write a strong lead for an essay about your favorite television show. Use at least two adjectives.

Pretty Little Liars (my favorite television show) is both alluring and entertaining. The television show is set in the town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania. The mysterious plot of four local girls' friend's death leaves the audience wanting to watch even more. Within each episode, the girls must complete tasks and take part in fascinating adventures, which draws the viewers' attention. Furthermore, the characters add to the enticing and amusing show. Each of the four protagonists differ from one another because of their style and personality. The most interesting part of the show is that the audience is never quite sure who the antagonist really is! Overall, the television show Pretty Little Liars is definitely one which should be watched, and there are even more reasons as to why that is that are explained within the essay.

The "macarena" dance is popular in the late 1990's.

The "macarena" dance was popular in the late 1990's.

In "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer's narrator introduces many different characters traveling to Canterbury. Choose one of these characters and write an essay explaining the nature of his or her personality and what the key details and statements reveal about this individual's personality.

The Knight has a very interesting personality. One could say that the Knight is very honorable. For instance, the author states that "from the day on which he first began/ To ride abroad had followed chivalry, /Truth, honor, generousness and courtesy" (Chaucer 44-46). The Knight has many good character traits that the author describes (ex. truth). One can assume that those traits make him honorable. Furthermore, the Knight also "[rode] into battle" (Chaucer 48). Fighting in a war can also make one seem even more honorable. The Knight can also be seem as cultured. For instance, the narrator states that "when in Prussia. In Lithuania he had ridden, and Russia,/No Christian man so often, of his rank. /When, in Granada, Algeciras sank Under assault, he had been there, and in /North Africa, raiding Benamarin;/ In Anatolia he had been as well" (Chaucer 53-59). The Knight has been many different places. Thus, he has been able to observe many things. One of those things would be culture. Hence, he is cultured. Therefore, the Knight has an interesting personality with a couple of traits.

A fundamental Anglo-Saxon belief is that human life is shaped by fate. How is this belief reflected in "The Seafarer,"? Answer this question in an essay, giving examples from the poem.

The belief of fate is reflected in "The Seafarer" through several ways. First of all, fate is shown through the seafarer's acceptance of fate. The seafarer believes that fate has brought him to not be in the sea anymore. This is shown when the seafarer says that "fate has willed an will do" by having him not be in the sea anymore (43). Thus, fate has willed the seafarer to be on land. Furthermore, the author even explains the strength of fate. This is shown when the author explains how "fate is strong[...]" (115). The final way in which the fate is discussed is when the traits of fate are described. The first trait is that fate can end someone's life through sickness. For instance, the seafarer explains that "illness" is a "threat" that fate contains (70). The second is fate can end people's life through "age" (70). Lastly, fate can end a human's life through an enemy attack. For example, a person's life could be "snatch[ed]" (71). Therefore, the poem discusses the many things that fate contains.

A fundamental Anglo-Saxon belief is that human life is shaped by fate. How is this belief reflected in "The Wanderer,"? Answer this question in an essay, giving examples from the poem to support your explanation.

The belief of fate is shown many ways in "The Wanderer." The first way is by expressing how wandering can shape fate. The wanderer finds himself coming across many dangerous things. For instance, he comes across "hardships" (12). These hardships can pose a threat to the wanderer's life. Thus, being a factor in when the wanderer dies. The wanderer cannot "withstand fate" (30). Therefore, fate is shaped by the dangers of wandering. Fate is also shown to be influenced by time. The wanderer has a lot of time on his hands. For example much "time has passed" (91). Having so much time has allowed the wanderer to do many things. All of these events allow the wanderer to be shifted in different directions in life. Thus, the wanderer's "famous fate" is "turn[ed] [by] events" (101). Therefore, time influences fate.

Most of the poems and stories of the Anglo-Saxon period were passed along by the oral tradition. In an essay, tell how the use of features such as the kenning and caesura may have helped maintain this oral tradition. Illustrate your explanation with examples from "The Seafarer,"

The caesuras help add pauses that keep the poem simple. Simple poems are easy to remember. For instance in the line "Hung with icicles. The hailstorms flew," there is a pause in the middle (17). This pause can add rhythm to the poem. If the poem has rhythm, it can be more easily remembered. If the poem is easily remembered, it can be recited more easily form generation to generation. Thus, helping the oral tradition be maintained. Kennings also cause easy remembrance. Within the poem, hail is referred to as the "coldest seeds" (33). Hail is a common word and can be forgotten easily. But, referring to it as seeds allows it to be unique. If it is unique, then it can catch one's attention more easily. And things that catch attention more easily often are remembered. Thus, the kennings can be easily remembered, which helps oral traditions stay maintained.

Dialogue can play an important part in any story. In an essay, analyze the dialogue between the young rioters and the other characters. What does the dialogue show about the rioters? The other characters?

The dialogue among characters can show the personality of certain characters and the sins they represent. During their small journey, the rioters come across an old man. The old man says, "Not even Death, alas, will take my life; /So, like a wretched for prisoner at strife/ Within himself, I walk alone and wait" (Chaucer 124-126). The old man's dialogue shows that he has been through a lot and has been living for a long time. One could say that the old man has a wise personality. The old man also states that he feels trapped. Thus, the old man could also feel sad often. The old man's dialogue allows the reader to see who he really is. The rioter's dialogue also tells more about them. While the youngest rioter is getting food, the other two rioters begin to speak, and one says "As you attack, /I'll up and put my dagger in his back" (Chaucer 226-227). The rioter's speech reveals that he would kill his friend for riches. The rioters don't seem to care much about one another. Hence, they can be seen as having a careless personality. Furthermore, the rioter's dialogue also reveals the rioters' sins. For instance, their greed and how they think they are better than one another (pride). Therefore, dialogue can reveal the personality and sins of the characters.

If you were writing an essay about a favorite television show, describe the strongest and weakest elements of the television program.

The favorite television show has both a strongest and a weakest point. To begin, its strongest point is the plot. The plot is strong because it is adventurous, it is intriguing, and it is funny. The plot was adventurous when the main characters when on a boat ride with pirates. The plot was intriguing when the main characters got stuck in a cave and thought they wouldn't get out. Lastly, the plot was funny when the characters had to disguise themselves as clowns. Therefore, because of the wonderful traits that the plot possesses, the plot is the strongest element in the favorite television show. The favorite television show also contains a weakest element. Its weakest element is its characters. The characters are the weakest element because they are boring, non-developing, and bad influences. The characters are boring because despite the great plot, the characters never make jokes and hardly ever talk. The characters don't develop because throughout the entire show they don't change age, change personality, or change their appearances in the slightest bit. Finally, the characters are bad influences because they constantly smoke. Therefore, the characters of the favorite tv show are the weakest element.

In the beginning of "Beowulf," King Hrothgar's hall has been deserted for twelve years. In a short essay, tell why the hall has been deserted. Be sure to include specific examples from the text. What happened to those who ventured into the hall during those 12 years? What was the cause of this? At what time of day did these events take place? Explain.

The hallway has been deserted due to the attacks by Grendel. Grendel disliked the songs about God's creation that were sung in the hallway, so he "filled the nights with horror" for 12 years (112). For example, Grendel "stalked Hrothgar's warriors, old /And young" (75-76). People who ventured into the hall would always be killed by Grendel only during the night, for Grendel "hunted in the darkness" (74). The cause of this was ultimately "Grendel's hatred" and how Grendel would "accept[...] no settlement" (66-70).

When Grendel fights Beowulf, the reader learns that the monster's "time had come," and he will soon die. What does this idea say about the Danish belief in fate? Write a short essay in which you show how the belief in destiny influences the thoughts and actions of the characters. Provide several other examples from Beowulf to support your position.

The idea "When Grendel fights Beowulf, the reader learns that the monster's 'time had come,' and he will soon die," shows that the author and the "good" characters within the story believe in fate. This is because the author is basically stating that Grendel's death was already set and dying soon was his destiny. The idea of destiny influences the actions of the characters many other times throughout the poem. For instance, within the poem Beowulf states "fate will often spare a man if his courage holds" (162). This quote shows that Beowulf believes in destiny and uses it as a way to boast about himself. In contrast to Beowulf, Grendel states "if you win, it's by mindless chance," which implies that Grendel does not believe in fate (171). In this case, destiny influences Grendel to be defensive against the Christians.

The hero of an epic poem, such as Beowulf, normally embodies the ideals of conduct that are most valued by the culture in which the epic was composed. Write an essay in which you show how Beowulf embodies the ideals of conduct in the Anglo-Saxon culture. You should mention at least four of Beowulf's virtues. For each one, cite the part or parts of the epic where the virtue is displayed.

The ideals of conduct that were most valued by the Anglo-Saxon culture was that of the heroic code. One of the ways in which Beowulf embodied the ideals of the heroic code was when he was fair. For instance, in the first part of the epic, Beowulf fought Grendel barehanded since Grendel didn't posses weapons. Secondly, Beowulf also cared for and had concern for others. For example, he crossed all the way to Foreign land just to protect Hrothgar's people. Third of all, Beowulf was determined and hard working. Even though fighting Grendel's mother was a hard task, Beowulf didn't give up. Lastly, Beowulf was also loyal. When he arrived back to his land after fighting the monsters in Hrothgar's kingdom, Beowulf gave over half of his treasure to his own king.

What choice does the knight's wife give him?

The knight's wife gives him the choice of having an ugly, old, but faithful and loyal wife or having a young, pretty, and unfaithful wife.

Why is Achilles both sad and angry at the opening of the selection?

The lead fighter of the Trojans (Hector) killed Patroclus. Patroclus was Achilles great friend and he is sad and angry that he didn't protect Patroclus.

In his journeys, the speaker in "The Wanderer" learned many lessons. He talks about one of the lessons in lines 12-13, when he says I know it truly / that it is in men a noble custom That one should keep secure / his spirit chest (mind) Why does the speaker believe this, and how has this belief shaped his actions? Answer these questions in a one- to two-paragraph written response. Be sure to support your ideas with evidence from the poem.

The lesson that the speaker has learned is that a sorrowful person cannot survive. The speaker believes this because of his own sorrowful experience. On the wanderer's journey he faced many tough experiences that upset him. For instance, he saw "fierce slaughters" and the "downfall of kinsmen," which led him to feel "trouble[d]" (13-16). The hardships that the speaker had experienced had caused him to be surrounded by sorrow. Being sorrowful wouldn't let the speaker move on in life. Thus, he learned the lesson that sorrowfulness makes it so one cannot survive in life. As a result, the other has changed his actions to move on it life. No long is the speaker sorrowful. The author now tries to keep sane. Fo instance, he "secure[s]' his mind (13). Securing his mind allows the author to not think sorrowfully. Furthermore, the author's "spirit does not darken" (57-58). If the author doesn't feel sorrowful he is able to move forward.

List the major battles in Beowulf. State the battle you think is the most important, and then use reasons and examples from the poem to explain why.

The major battles in the Beowulf are the battle with Grendel, the the battle with Grendel's mother, and the battle with the dragon. The battle that is most important is the battle with the dragon. This battle is most important because it brings about a "dying Beowulf" (765), allows Beowulf to show honor for the old king he once served, allows Beowulf to protect his citizens from the Gaets, and allows Wiglaf to become the new king.

Who is the old man in "The Pardoner's Tale"? Is he a spy for Death? Is he an innocent bystander? Is he Death itself? Write an essay in which you assert your position. Use examples from the text to support your position.

The old man can be seen as a spy for Death. The old man essentially lead the rioters to their deaths. The old man said "if it be your design /to find out Death, turn up this crooked way... Under a tree" (Chaucer 159-162). The rioters find gold underneath the tree. Each rioter wants the gold. The rioters then begins to plot against one another. Soon enough, they end up killing one another. The Old man was the one that lead the rioters to the tree. He seemed to know that Death would be there. The rioters followed his advice. As a result they died. It was as if the old man wanted them to die or was an advocate for death. Yet, the old man didn't actually kill the rioters. Therefore, he was just a spy.

How is the old woman changed at the end of the story?

The old woman's husband gives her mastery in their marriage. The wife decides to give him the choice of being with a pretty, unfaithful wife or an ugly, loyal wife. The knight decides to let the wife choose. And since the wife got to choose, she attained mastery in the marriage. Furthermore, she even turned young and pretty.

Before they duel, Hector asks Achilles to make a pact. What is the pact, and how does Achilles respond?

The pact asks for fairness in that Hector's and Achilles's bodies be returned to their people when and if they die in battle and that they have a proper funeral. Achilles refuses and when Hector dies, Achilles drags his corpse along the ground. After that, Achilles returns Hector's body to Priam.

3D computer animation combines 3D modeling with programmed movement. Models are constructed out of geometrical vertices, faces, and edges in a true 3D coordinate system. Objects are sculpted much like real clay or plaster, working from general forms to specific details with various sculpting tools. A bone/joint system is set up to deform the 3d mesh ie. to make a humanoid model walk. In a process called rigging, the virtual marionette is given various controllers and handles for an animator to manipulate. Look at the picture and read the passage above. How does the picture help you determine the meaning of the passage?

The picture above can help the reader determine the meaning of the passage. The picture is a visual description of what the passage has to say. First of all, the passage says "3D computer animation combines 3D modeling with programmed movement." The image displays a computer with 3D animation on it, which is what the passage described. Furthermore, the passage also discusses how there are models that are constructed, and the picture shows a model of a man-looking figure. The passage also describes how the models (the man-looking figure) are sculpted like clay, and the reader could say that the figure does look clay-like. The passage also describes how the figure is set up to do a model walk, and within the picture, the figure looks like it's being made to walk. Lastly, the passage also explains, "In a process called rigging, the virtual marionette is given various controllers and handles for an animator to manipulate." Using context clues, one can see that the figure is the marionette. The image also shows two hands manipulating the figure to make it walk. From everything the reader has gathered within the sentence and image, the reader can conclude that what the image is showing (the manipulation) is rigging. Overall, the image matches the passage exactly. The image can help act as a visual representation of the passage. Therefore, the picture helps determine the meaning of the passage.

How does your knowledge of historical context help you to understand the following passage from "The Wanderer"? He who has tried it knows how cruel is, sorrow as a companion, to the one who has few beloved friends, the path of exile holds him, not at all twisted gold,

The poem is set and was written in Anglo-Saxon times. During this time, a lot conflict within countries was happening. This caused Germanic tribes to migrate to England. The invasion of the Germanic people brought about a lot of fighting. With the fighting came violence. The Germanic tribes had to learn to fit into a community that didn't want them there. Overall, the Germanic tribes had a hard time. The historical context can connect to the following passage from "The Wanderer." For instance the poem explains the "cruel[ness]" that the wanderer faces, similar to the cruel times that the migrants faced. Also, the English people couldn't "know how cruel" it was for the migrants. Furthermore, the migrants couldn't easily make friends leaving "sorrow as a companion." And the English people had "beloved friends." The migrants may have even felt "exile[d]."

What insights does the poem "The Wife's Lament" give you into Anglo-Saxon bonds of kinship, the importance of loyalty, and the role of women? Cite details from the poem that support your insights.

The poem shows that kinship can be betrayed. For instance, the wife's "husband's kinsmen plotted secretly" against them (11). The poem also demonstrates that loyalty is importance, since the wife remains loyal to her husband with her thoughts. As for the role of women, women weren't allowed to do much but belong to their husbands. For instance, the wife was exiled due to her husbands issues

One way to understand a piece of literature is to look at it in its historical context. In an essay, tell how knowing the historical context helps you better understand the poetry in this section. Use examples from the selections to illustrate this historical connection.

The poem takes place in Anglo-Saxon times. During this historical period, many people migrated into England and invaded. These invasions caused fights to break out. These fights were often violent and harsh. Though these fights were harsh, the people still remained in their land. Sometimes staying in their beloved land would cause people to die. All of this history can connect to the poem "The Seafarer." The Germanic tribes' violence can be shown through the harsh ways of the ocean. For example the sea "whirled in sorrow," just like those involved in the violence (15). The people remaining in and the peoples' love for their homeland can be represented by the seafarer's desire for the sea. The seafarer felt he would be "sent... over" to the sea (30). Also, the seafarer would feel "so proud" of the sea, like the people did for their homeland (39). Thus, there was a strong desire for both the seafarer and the people who remained in their homeland. Overall, there are many connections between the historical time period and the poem.

One way to understand a piece of literature is to look at it in its historical context. In an essay, tell how knowing the historical context helps you better understand the poetry in this section. Use examples from "The Wanderer" to illustrate this historical connection.

The poem was written in Anglo-Saxon times. During this time, many people began migrating to England. These people were from Germanic tribes. The invasions in England caused a lot of fighting. From the fighting caused a lot of violence. Along with the violence, there was also the system of kings and lords. People were expected to know their place. Overall, there was much history to the poem. "The Wanderer" can make many connections to the historical context. The poem can connect with the hardship and violence of anglo-taxon times. The wanderer finds his or her self in many unpleasant situations on their way through life. For instance, they come across "paths of exile" (9). The poem also demonstrates how one might not always know their expected place. The migrants didn't know where they belonged, and neither did the wanderer. For example, the wanderer must keep "travel[ing] most sorrowfully" (47). Therefore, "The Wanderer" connects to its historical context.

Lines 55-56 of "The Seafarer," the speaker says, "Who could understand, / In ignorant ease, what we others suffer." Based on evidence from the poem, what do the seafarer and people like him endure? Write one to two paragraphs in which you show that you understand what these seamen experience and why they go through such trouble. Be sure to use reasons and examples from "The Seafarer" to support your opinions.

The seafarer and people like him endure many things that make them "suffer." They suffered because they have a desire for the sea. First of all, the seafarer and others endure physical pain. For example the seafarer had to go trough "hailstorm[s]" and "freezing waves" (17-19). The seafarer and others also endured mental pain. For instance the seamen had no "offer[ed] comfort," which left them "drowning in desolation" (25-26). Therefore, the experienced both physical and mental pain. The reason the seamen went through so much pain was because of their desire for the sea. The seamen thought the sea was a nice thrill. The sea would make the seamen's hearts "begin... to beat" (33-34). The seamen also believe that the sea represents greatness. For instance the seamen think the sea is "bold" (40). Also, the seamen believe that the sea is "graced by God" (41). Overall, the seamen have a desire for the sea because they believe it brings a thrill and is great.

The speaker in "The Wanderer" says: "And so he knows it, he who must / forgo for a long time / the counsels / of his beloved lord" (lines 37-38). How might the speaker feel about this situation? Explain your answer with evidence from the text.

The speaker feels sad about the situation. The speaker explains how his people have died. For instance he states that there were many "fierce slaughters" (13). Now his "beloved lord" is gone as well. Thus, the speaker misses what he must refrain form. Therefore, the speaker is upset and sad.

Discuss the strategy of using the part of speech of a word to determine its meaning.

The strategy of using the part of speech of a word to determine its meaning requires an individual to use context clues. By looking at other words, the reader can tell what type of word it is. For instance, the word could be a noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, or other. The reader could look at surrounding words. They could also look at the main idea. Using context clues to find the part of speech allows the reader to know the meaning. A word can also have more than one meaning depending on the way it's used. Once the reader has found the found the part of speech, they must look further. The reader must determine the meaning for the word. To do so, the reader can use connotation or denotation. Overall, parts of speech helps find the meaning of a word.

What are the three areas of your life in which writing will be important?

The three areas of one's life in which writing will be important is one's personal life, academic life, and professional life.

The narrator of "The Pardoner's Tale" says that the three rioters "... made their bargain, swore with appetite, / These three, to live and die for one another / As brother-born might swear to his born brother." Briefly describe their vow and explain what causes them to abandon their promise to one other.

The three rioters vow to one another within the tale. There vow has to do with caring for one another. The Pardoner explains that the rioters made a bargain. Also, they swore with an appetite. The vow states that they have to live for one another. Also, they must die for one another. They are like brothers. The rioters then broke their vow. They abandoned their promise when they sinned. For instance, they found gold and wanted to keep it for themselves. This led to them plotting death upon one another. Each rioter wanted more gold than the rest. In the end, the rioters all killed each other out of greed. Therefore, greed made them abandon their promises.

It has been suggested what the wall in "The Wanderer" might symbolize. Now expand that thought by writing one or two paragraphs in which you explain why that symbolism is appropriate. Use examples from the poem to support your position.

The wall in "The Wanderer" symbolizes desolation and war. The desolation of the wall can be observed when the speaker describes it. For example, the author states that the wall is "deprived of joy" and that the "halls decay" (78). Since the wall is joyless and decaying, nobody is there. Thus it's desolate. This desolation is similar to the one that was left by war. Since the poem was written in Anglo-Saxon times, the wall's condition could represent the bad condition of war. The symbolism is appropriate because of the historical context and the speaker's own condition. The speaker is a wander who is lonesome. Like the speaker, the wall is also desolate. Hence, the two mirror each other and symbolize the depressing times. Historically, there was a lot of war and violence during the time the poem was written. The wall is left decaying, like the towns and people within the war. Therefore, the symbolism is appropriate.

Beginning at line 43 of "The Wife's Lament," the speaker makes an attempt to console herself with certain thoughts regarding her husband. What are these thoughts? Is the speaker successful? Explain your responses.

The wife explains how her husband is serious, tough, cheerful, sad, caring, joyful. She also thinks about how her husband is also banished and beneath a stormy cliff. Since she ends up thinking her husband isn't cheerful like she thought, the wife isn't successful.

Re-read lines 1-29 of "The Wife's Lament." What events led to the speaker's banishment to the forest grove?

The wife is ordered to keep separate from her husband. So, she is exiled. Also, she doesn't have many friends.

In "The Wife's Lament," What conflicting feelings does the wife have about her husband?

The wife loves her husband and lives for him. For instance, she sits in the earth-cave for him. But, the wife feels grief for him and is sad about it. For example, she imagines him under an ice cave.

Read the passage below. How does the connotative meaning of the word "bonds" help to determine the meaning of the sentence? Its fingers spread like fine spun gold Gently nestling us to the fold Like silken thread it holds us fast Bonds like this are meant to last.

To find the meaning of the sentence using the connotation of the word bond, the reader first must use context clues to find the main idea of the sentence. The sentence seems to have to do with comparing something to spinning gold. Now, the reader must look at the denotative definition of the word bond. The word bond means the joining or relationship of two things. The reader also uses the word "us" within the sentence. the reader can now assume that the bond may have to do with two people. Furthermore, the sentence explains that the bond is "meant to last." This means that the word bond has the connotation of being positive and special. Now the reader can assume that the relationship between the two people is special and meant to last. The two people could even be in love. Overall, the reader can conclude that the meaning of the sentence is that two people have a special bond. The word bond helped determine the meaning through the clues it gave and it's connotation.

Discuss the strategy of using resources to determine the meaning of a word.

Using resources requires an individual to find other areas that can help them analyze a certain word. For instance, if a person didn't know a word's denotative meaning, they could look within a dictionary. If they wanted to know a word's connotative meaning, they could research it online. They could even find a word's synonym by looking in a thesaurus. Or they could ask another person Therefore, the strategy of using resources to determine the meaning of a word requires an individual to research using different materials.

Describe how we find King Hrothgar and his response to learning that Beowulf has come to his kingdom.

We find King Hrothgar feeling sad about Grendel, and the damage that Grendel has caused his kingdom. For instance, Grendel killed some of his men, which has lead Hrothgar's living men to desert Hrothgar's Hall. King Hrothgar is happy that Beowulf has come to his kingdom and is willing to give Beowulf treasure, because Beowulf's father was close with Hrothgar and because Beowulf will try and defeat Grendel.

Describe the setting where Beowulf fights Grendel's mother.

When Beowulf fights Grendel's mother, the setting takes place in a swampy lake. To be more specific, the setting takes place underwater in a cave. Both the lake and the cave are threatening and dangerous. The cave can be described as a "bewildering horde." the location is also described as a "hellish turn-hole" and a "vault." After Beowulf defeats Grendel's mother, the place brightens up.

Revise this paragraph by circling repeated words, and replacing at least three of them with synonyms. When I go to see a performance I like to sit up close so I can see well. It is exciting to see the performances of the actors and actresses. Seeing the action is very important to me. It's important to me not to miss one minute of the play.

When I go to watch a performance I like to sit up close so I can see well. It is exciting to view the shows of the actors and actresses. Seeing the action is very special to me. It's important to me not to miss one minute of the play. Circled (Repeated) words: see, performance, and important.

Read the following excerpt from "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales. Then fill in the chart, using the who, what, where, when, why, and how questioning strategy. It happened in that season that one day / In Southwark, at The Tabard, as I lay / Ready to go on pilgrimage and start / For Canterbury, most devout of heart, / At night there came into that hostelry / Some nine and twenty in a company / Of sundry folk happening then to fall / In fellowship, and they were pilgrims all / That towards Canterbury meant to ride (lines 19-27).

Who?: The Pilgrims. What?: A group of Pilgrims going on a pilgrimage to Canterbury. Where?: Southwark, at the Tabard, hostelry, and Canterbury. When? Night. Why?: They wanted to go to Canterbury and they felt they needed to for a pilgrimage. How?: Riding horses.

What questions do you think remain unanswered in "The Wife's Lament"?

Why were her and her husband exiled? Where is her husband? Why are they separated? Do her and her husband ever see each other again? Why did she have to be banished for something her husband did.

All epic heroes overcome powerful forces that arise from their particular ways of life. Modern heroes may conquer the unknowns of outer space or bring food or medicine to hungry people. The Anglo-Saxon hero slew monsters. Of course, monsters exist only in fantasy. But a monster may be an archetypal symbol for some broader problem or challenge a society faces. What challenges of Anglo-Saxon life are represented by the monsters Beowulf faces? Use your knowledge of Anglo-Saxon society and of Beowulf. Write a paragraph explaining your answer. To support your point, use specific references, including at least one example of imagery, from the poem.

Within the epic poem Beowulf, monsters are an archetypal symbol for the problem of warfare and sickness. In Anglo-Saxon times, there was much warfare and sickness due to the invasions. People were constantly attacked by both the sickness and war. For instance, the poem stated that the Monster would attack only in the "darkness", which made his attacks surprising. Similarly, the sickness and war would often be random and arise without notice. Furthermore, Grendel would kill many in Herot Hall, spilling the humans' blood, which could be a symbol of battle. therefore, the monsters represent the hard times to survival (sickness and war) that humans faced in Anglo-Saxon times.

Most of the poems and stories of the Anglo-Saxon period were passed along by the oral tradition. In an essay, tell how the use of features such as the kenning and caesura may have helped maintain this oral tradition. Illustrate your explanation with examples from "The Wanderer,"

Within the poem, caesuras help the poem be remembered. Within the poem, the line "So I, often wretched and sorrowful" has a pause in it (19). This pause is a caesura. The caesura gives the poem rhythm. Often times, rhythmic things can become easier to remember. If the poem is easily remembered it can be told easier. Thus, it can be passed on from generation to generation easier. The kennings within the poem also allow for remembrance. For instance, instead of using the word mind, the author uses the phrase "spirit-chest" (13). The phrase spirit-chest can be seen as more interesting. Often times interesting and unique things are more easily remembered. Hence, they are more easily remembered than common words. If the poem is more easily remembered, it can be told more easily and many times. Thus, it can be passed on better orally from generation to generation.

Which pilgrim would most likely give absolution to a character in The Canterbury Tales? Explain your reasoning. a. Friar b. Cook c. Merchant d. Wife of Bath

a. Friar The Friar would most likely give absolution. Friars are religious individuals. Thus, they can forgive people for their sins.

In lines 334-337 of "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer describes the Franklin as "White was his beard as is the white daisy. Of sanguine temperament by every sign/He loved right well this morning sop in wine. Delightful living was the goal he's won." Choose the best definition for sanguine. Write two quotations from the text to support your answer. a. drunken b. cheerful c. feverish d. mild

b. cheerful "He lived for pleasure" (Chaucer 345). "In whose opinion sensual delight /Was the one true felicity in sight" (Chaucer 347-348).

What does "The Pardoner's Tale" suggest about the Pardoner? Explain your answer. a. He believes that Death is the greatest enemy. b. He admires the bravery of the three rioters. c. He believes greed is worse than dying. d. He does not hold to any absolute truths.

c. He believes greed is worse than dying. "The Pardoner's Tale" suggests that greed is worse than dying. The three rioters search for death, but then find riches. Even though each character wanted the riches for themselves, they all ended up dying. Thus, greed got in the way. Therefore greed is worse than dying because it ultimately can lead to death itself.