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Semester 1
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English
9th Grade
12/13/2010

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Term
setting
Definition
time and place
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point of view
Definition
the view from which a story is told
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characterization
Definition
indirect
physical description
character's action
character's words,thoughts, feelings
other characters
direct
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theme
Definition
a controlling idea behind a story, usually an expression of a point of view about life
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foreshadowing
Definition
the use of hints or clues to suggest action to come
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symbol
Definition
a concrete object representing something else, often an idea
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conflict
Definition
a) person vs. person
b) person vs. nature
c) person vs. society
d) person vs. himself
Term
King Arthur
Definition
a. Legendary king of Britain @ 500 AD
b. Considered to be the ideal and perfect king
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Uther Pendragon
Definition
Arthur's biological father
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Lady Igraine
Definition
Arthur's biological mother
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Guinevere
Definition
King Arthur's wife
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Sir Lancelot
Definition
With which knight did King Arthur’s wife have an affair?
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Lady of the Lake
Definition
From whom did King Arthur get his sword, Excalibur?
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Siege Perilous
Definition
The seat at the Round Table that is reserved for the knight who was pure enough to achieve the quest for the Holy Grail
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Sir Lancelot
Definition
Which Knight of the Round Table was worthy to sit in the Siege Perilous?
One of the Knights of the Round Table was the most famous and considered to be the best of all knights.
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Sir Galahad
Definition
Which of the Knights of the Round Table was the most famous and considered to be the best of all the knights in most stories of Arthurian legend?
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Merlin
Definition
a. Was a great wizard, prophet and advisor to King Arthur
b. Announced that whoever could pull the sword from the stone would be king
c. Warned King Arthur not to marry Guinevere
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Sir Gawain
Definition
a. Arthur’s nephew and heir to the throne
b. One of King Arthur’s chief warriors
c. Known as the most courteous and chivalric knight
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Sir Mordred
Definition
kills King Arthur
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Camelot
Definition
King Arthur’s primary castle, where the Round Table is kept.
Term
courtly love
Definition
a. A knight fighting for his lady
b. The knight never hesitates in the service of his lady
c. The lady is in control of the relationship
Term
15. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, what two objects did the Green Knight hold in each of his hands when he entered Arthur’s court?
Definition
axe, holly leaf
Term
Why does the Green Knight come to King Arthur’s court?
Definition
To test the reputation of King Arthur’s court
Term
conflict in sir gawain and the green knight
Definition
a. man vs. man
i. sir gawin vs the green knight
b. man vs. society
i. human nature vs. chivalry
c. man vs. himself
i. Gawain
d. man vs. nature
i. Gawain vs. winter weather
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code of chivalry
Definition
i. Respect women
ii. Never fight an unarmed foe
iii. Defend King and country
iv. Defend the Church
Term
What does the green belt symbolize to the Green Knight and to Gawain?
Definition
a. To the Green Knight, it symbolizes Gawain’s successful adventure.
b. To Gawain, it symbolizes his sin.
Term
What are some examples of tests and temptations in Sir Gawain and G.K.?
Definition
a. Test of King Arthur’s Court
b. Test of Gawain’s bravery/ chivalry
c. Gawain’s temptation by the lady
d. Berkilak’s test of Gawain’s honesty
Term
How Sir Gawain’s shield is is an important symbol?
Definition
a. Mary is on the inside which gives him courage
b. Pentangle on the outside is a symbol of truth and represents Gawain
i. Five senses free of sin (chastity)
ii. Five fingers never fail him (strength)
iii. Five joys Mary had of Jesus (courage)
iv. Five wounds of Christ on the Cross (hope)
v. Five knightly virtues (love, friendship, freedom from sin, courtesy, piety)
Term
22. Define FORESHADOWING. How it is used in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?
Definition
a. Foreshadowing is the use of clues to suggest action to come
b. There are many clues to suggest that Berckilak is the Green Knight.
Term
Know the characteristics of medieval romance and be able to apply them.
Definition
a. A tale of high adventure (knight on a quest)
b. Idealized chivalry
c. Idealized the hero-knight and his noble, superhuman deeds
d. A tale of a knight’s love for his lady (courtly love)
e. Settings are imaginary and vague
f. Supernatural elements
g. Concealed or disguised identity
h. Repetition of the number 3
Term
scruple
Definition
an uneasy feeling arising from conscience that hinders action
Term
imminent
Definition
likely to occur at any moment
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precariously
Definition
uncertain; unstable; insecure
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indict
Definition
to charge with an offensive crime
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irate
Definition
angry
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peril
Definition
danger
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impetuous
Definition
impulsive and violent
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gallant
Definition
brave, spirited, chivalrous
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boisterous
Definition
rough, loud, rowdy
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prudent
Definition
wise in handling practical matters
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secular
Definition
pertaining to worldly things; nonreligious
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benign
Definition
having a kind and gentle disposition
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lecherous
Definition
given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity; lustful
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ardently
Definition
passionately; eagerly
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sanguine
Definition
cheerfully optimistic and confident
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choleric
Definition
extremely irritable or easily angered
Term
prioress
indirect character's actions, thoughts and feelings
Definition
so kind and full of pity that she would weep over a dead mouse.
Term
monk
indirect phyical description
Definition
has a bald head, fur-lined robe, and a rare golden pin to fasten his hood under his chin
Term
friar
incirect character's actions and direct
Definition
and merry, he is described as a licensed beggar
Term
cleric
indirect character's actions
Definition
more about books and learning than wealth
Term
parson (priest)
indirect words of other characters
Definition
I don’t believe there is a better priest anywhere.
Term
plowman
indirect character's actions
Definition
helped his neighbors out of love for Christ, paid his tithes and worked hard.
Term
wife of bath
indirect characters actions
Definition
had five marriages and doesn’t think chastity is a good thing
Term
miller
direct
Definition
A jokester and ribald clown whose jests were of sin and scurrility
Term
pardoner
indirect character's actions
Definition
sold fake relics to poor parish priests
Term
merchant
indirect characters action, thoughts or feelings
Definition
Spoke his opinions pompously, always talking about his profits and hiding his debt
Term
squire
indirect phyical description
Definition
a 20-year old bachelor who was n ardent lover and had curly hair.
Term
 Geoffrey Chaucer is considered the father of English poetry because he gave literature a couple of “firsts.” What are they and how can they be seen in The Canterbury Tales?
Definition
a. Used English as a respectable literary language
b. Portray a female character who is outspoken, independent and intelligent
c. Focus on this world rather than the next
d. Criticize the church
Term
 What are the types of medieval stories Chaucer uses in The Canterbury Tales? Give specific, detailed examples of a tale from The Canterbury Tales for each type of story.
Definition
a. Medieval Romance- Knight’s Tale
i. love story
b. Fable- Nun’s Priest’s Tale
i. Story that includes animals and teaches a moral lesson
c. Fabliau- Miller’s Tale
i. Humorous short poems usually told about clever heroes/heroines who tricked their way through adventures
d. Religious-Prioress’s Tale
i. Stories about miracles of saints or stories that inspired religious beliefs
e. Sermon- Pardoner’s Tale
i. An oratory preacher of a Christian moral message
Term
commercial site
Definition
.com
Term
higher education
Definition
.edu
Term
military site
Definition
.mil
Term
organization, nonprofit, or other
Definition
.org
Term
 How can you determine if the author of a website is a reliable source?
Definition
• If there is a reference list
• Organizational or corporate sponsor
Term
 Where do you look for author information?
Definition
• In an “about” link
 Credentials?
Term
Works Cited page.
Definition
• Alphabetical order • Book: Author's last name, First name. Book Title. City: Publisher, date. • Website: Author's last name, First name. "Title." Site Title. Date of posting or last update. Site sponsor. Date accessed.
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