Question

1. what evidence suggests that the legends are based on a fictional character? 24. what themes are prevalent in the arthurian tales? 25. name three ways in which you could be more attentive toward your teacher. scoring: give to your instructor for grading. chapter 4: literature of the renaissance and reformation ( - 1400 to 1700) the european renaissance was a bridge between the middle ages and the modern era. it was a cultural movement during which a revival of the classics was celebrated. intellectual pursuits, artistic development, and educational reform were emphasized. we use the modern expression renaissance man, to describe someone who excels in a wide range of subjects. during the renaissance the term was “homo universale” or “universal man.” this was the goal of education - to produce citizens who developed knowledge and skills of the various arts (grammar, rhetoric, philosophy, music, art, poetry, and architecture). section 1: poetry renaissance literature included an abundance of poetry. poetry was not limited to the professional poet. it was an expression of a particular emotion, spiritual state, or intellectual idea. great poetry was artistic expression within the boundaries of strict conventions. the italian sonnet was the most celebrated form. its structure required a precise number of lines, and within each line a precise number of syllables; a specific pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables; and a rigid rhyme scheme. a rhyme scheme is a shorthand method of noting the pattern of rhyme for the final syllables of each line. jack and jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water

Explanation:

1. Analyze legend - related texts for fictional elements like lack of historical records, fantastical events.
2. Review Arthurian tales to identify common themes such as chivalry, magic, and the quest for the Holy Grail.
3. Consider common classroom - behavior strategies like taking notes, asking questions, and maintaining eye - contact.

Answer:

1. Look for absence of historical evidence, presence of supernatural or exaggerated elements in the legends.
2. Themes include chivalry (knightly virtues), magic (enchantments and mythical creatures), and the quest for the Holy Grail.
3. 1. Take detailed notes. 2. Ask relevant questions. 3. Maintain eye - contact with the teacher.