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1
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Define an Epic.

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long narrative poem, characters of high position in a series of adventures, central figure- heroic.

2
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What is Primary epic poetry?

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Heroic deeds- written so that the deeds won’t be forgotten. It records historical events and deals with the real world, may add glamour

3
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What is Secondary epic poetry?

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Heroic legend or more abstract themes than primary epics. Poet’s interpretation or recreation of legend or theme.

4
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Define atoning.

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Make amends or repatriation.

5
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What is a fallible wife?

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A wife who is capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

6
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Define co-equal.

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Having the same rank or importance.

7
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Define Co-eternal.

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Existing with something else eternally.

8
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Define Doctrine.

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A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.

9
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Define Vindictiveness

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Having a strong desire to get back at someone.

10
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Define Male supremacy.

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The belief that men are the dominant gender and should rule and control society (patriarchy).

11
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Define self-recrimination.

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The act of blaming or accusing oneself.

12
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Define trope.

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A significant or recurrent theme; a motif.

13
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Define Orthodoxy.

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The authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine or practise.

14
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What is Milton’s unholy Trinity?

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Death, sin and Satan

15
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define vindictive.

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Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

16
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Define conjugal.

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Relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.

17
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What does Evocatively mean?

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Using words to remind you of past experiences (Milton’s past sight).

18
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What is a quote about smell?

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“Flowering odours”

19
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What does dramatic irony mean?

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Irony that is inherent in speeches or a situation of a drama- understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play.

20
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Define Voluble.

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Means both rolling and talkative, a kind of physical eloquence very well suited to a snake.

21
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What is an Epic simile?

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A detailed comparison in the form of a simile that are many lines in length.

22
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What is the “avowed” aim of PL?

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To justify the ways of God to man.

23
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What are Milton’s 3 Ps

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Puritan, protestant and presbyterian.