1、 诸葛亮 1111 班 陈忍 学号 2011132124I. Write out the literary terms in every stage of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the18th century（10points ）Answer:1. the Anglo-Saxon period（449-1066）epic :alliteration 、metaphor and understatement2.the anglo_norman period(1066_1350)Ca
2、nto: romance 3. Geoffrey Chaucer(1340-1400)heroic couplet:two rhymed 4.The Renaissance Period(16th)drama and poetry5.The period of Revolution and Restoration(17th)prose:metaphysical 6.The Age of Enlightenment(18th)prose:Classicism、revival of romantic poetry、beginnings of the modern novel、realistic、s
3、entimentalism7.The romantic period(1798-1832)prose:lake poets8.The Victorian Periodcritical realism、humanismII. Illustrate the literary terms by an example ( 30 points)1. Epic：Epic is a long narrative poem, typically a recounting of history or legend or of the deeds of a national hero and of reflect
4、ing the values of the society from which it originated. Many epics were drawn from an oral tradition and were transmitted by song and recitation before they were written down. Later on this literary genre was written down by the poets, such as Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained. Two of the greatest ep
5、ics are Homers Iliad and Odyssey. While in British literary history, the national epic is Beowulf.2. Metaphysical poets： Metaphysical poetry is characterized by verbal wit and excess, ingenious structure, irregular meter, colloquial language, elaborate imagery, and a drawing together of dissimilar i
6、deas. Metaphysical poetry is a kind of realistic, often ironic and witty, verse combining intellectual ingenuity and psychological insight written partly in reaction to the conventions of Elizabethan love poetry by such seventeenth-century poets as John Donne, George Herbert, Richard Crashaw, Thomas
7、 Traherne, and Andrew Marvell. . The features of the school: philosophical poems, complex rhythms and strange images.The characteristics of metaphysical poetry are:The diction is simple, the imagery is from the actual.The form is frequently an the argument with the poets beloved, with god, or with h
8、imself.The themes are always in relation to love, religious or thought. Artistic features:the metaphysical conceit, a particularly arresting and ingenious type of metaphor .3.Sentimentalism: Sentimentalism often relates to sentimentality and sensibility in some literary works such as Richardsons Pam
9、ela; Goldsmiths The Vicar of Wakefield; Sternes A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy. In Poetry, we have Thomas Grays “An Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”, Goldsmiths “The Deserted Village”. III. Answer the questions (30 points)1. How do you understand the love and marriage between P
10、ortia and Bassanio?Answer: In my opinion,a happy marriage bases on love.There is true love between Portia and Bassanio,they love each other.Whats more,they both are willing to make sacrifice for each other.Besides,In conclusion, Portia and Bassanio is a compatible couple, sharing many similar qualit
11、ies intelligence, affectionate, sensitive, loyal, generous, and devoted to each other. Their relationship typifies ideal, love and involves self-sacrificing, sharing, humility and devotion.In conclusion, I think highly of the love and marriage between Portia and Bassanio,they can indeed make the hap
12、piest life.2. What do you think about Adam and Eves banishment from the paradise? Answer: Adam and Eves banishment from the paradise is because of they dont obey the Gods orders.In some senses, its their desire that lead to be fined and banished by the God. Because of the evil desire , they are unab
13、le to resist temptation of the fruit that grows on the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they are guilty, so they must be fined. Learn from them ,we should resist temptation and do things surefootedly.3. Why Robert Burns is considered as the national poet of Scotland? The greatest Scottish poe
14、t in the late 18th century.Answer: Robert Burns is the greatest Scottish poet in the late 18th century. His poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, he calls for peoples freedom by his works.He is a national hero in against the British invasion.In this sense, he is equal to be the national poet of Sco
15、tland.IV. Write a summary of Robinson Crusoe in about 150 words. Your answer should include the writer, the main characters (including their relations), the plot, the result, and themes. You should pay attention to your grammar. (30 points) Answer: Robinson Crusoe was written by Daniel Defoe who was
16、 the founder of realistic novel in the 18th century of Britain. In this book,Robinson narrates how he goes to sea, gets shipwrecked and marooned on a lonely island,struggles to live for 24-years there and finally gets relieved and returns to England.And Friday,a friend of Robinson, who is modest,loy
17、al and brave.He accompany Robinson spent many years on the island.This book mainly tells us about Robinson who has marvelous capacity for work, boundless energy and persistence in overcoming obstacles, He is the most practical people in my mind.It praise the fortitude of the human labor and the Puri
18、tan. Robinson grew from a naive and artless youth into a shrewd and hardened man,tempered by numerous trials in his eventful life. According to me,the novel touched me deeply because of the characters optimistic attitude，hardworking，spirit offighting and so on.It remains me of cheering up and fighting with my intelligence whenever Im faced with difficulties.
