Stephen Greenblatt’s work on the Renaissance is best described by what theoretical paradigm ?
A. Marxism
B. Feminism
C. New Historicism
D. Psychoanalysis
English Literature Mcqs
Which writer spent more than twelve years imprisoned in the Tower of London ?
Which writer spent more than twelve years imprisoned in the Tower of London ?
A. Sir Thomas More
B. Sir Walter Raleigh
C. Sir Philip Sidney
D. John Milton
According to many British Romantic poets, who is the protagonist of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” ?
According to many British Romantic poets, who is the protagonist of John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” ?
A. Satan
B. Adam
C. Eve
D. Christ
Greek theater was often of what genre ?
Greek theater was often of what genre ?
A. Tragedy
B. Comedy
C. Romance
D. A and B only
Edmund Spenser was directly influenced by which writer’s epic poetry ?
Edmund Spenser was directly influenced by which writer’s epic poetry ?
A. Milton
B. Wordsworth
C. Aristo
D. Both A and B
The distinction between comedy and tragedy which characterized classical drama was first forgotten during what period in England ?
The distinction between comedy and tragedy which characterized classical drama was first forgotten during what period in England ?
A. Medieval
B. Romantic
C. Victorian
D. Elizabethan
In 1583, which playwright became in control of the first Blackfriars Theatre along with director William Hunnis ?
In 1583, which playwright became in control of the first Blackfriars Theatre along with director William Hunnis ?
A. Henry VIII
B. John Lyly
C. Sir Thomas More
D. John Foxe
The Petrarchan sonnet is composed of how many lines ?
The Petrarchan sonnet is composed of how many lines ?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Fill in the blank. John Foxe’s ambiguous attitude towards the Elizabethan church was ______________?
Fill in the blank. John Foxe’s ambiguous attitude towards the Elizabethan church was ______________?
A. Untypical
B. Not untypical
C. Exploded
D. Rejected
Choose the best answer. Which of the following statements is true concerning epic poetry ?
Choose the best answer. Which of the following statements is true concerning epic poetry ?
A. Epic poetry is of a moral nature and tends to the promotion of virtue.
B. “Canterbury Tales” is an example of epic poetry.
C. All of the above answers are true.
D. Both A and B are true.