Mac Flecknoe - Analysis Quiz

What literary technique does Dryden use in 'Mac Flecknoe' to emphasize the dullness of his subjects?

Question Answer Choices Allegory Metaphor Mock-heroic Irony

What literary technique does Dryden use in Mac Flecknoe to undermine serious statements?

Question Answer Choices Mock-epic Metaphor Irony Hyperbole

Who is the target of John Dryden's satire in 'Mac Flecknoe'?

Question Answer Choices Thomas Shadwell John Milton Alexander Pope Samuel Johnson

Which literary device does Dryden use to compare Shadwell's poetry to trees that provide shade in "Mac Flecknoe"?

Question Answer Choices Irony Metaphor Simile Allusion

What is the main idea of the quote from Mac Flecknoe: 'All human things are subject to decay / And, when fate summons, monarchs must obey'?

Question Answer Choices Monarchs have the power to avoid decay and control their fate. Nothing human lasts forever, and even monarchs must face their fate. Only human-made objects decay, while living beings are exempt. Human creations are eternal, but monarchs must follow their destiny.

In "Mac Flecknoe," what is Thomas Shadwell crowned king of?

Question Answer Choices The empire of Non-sense The kingdom of Poetry The realm of Reason The land of Wisdom

In 'Mac Flecknoe,' what traits does Dryden mock about Shadwell?

Question Answer Choices Greed and dishonesty Arrogance and pride Cowardice and fear Stupidity and dullness

What does Dryden refer to when he mentions 'beams of wit' in "Mac Flecknoe"?

Question Answer Choices Shadwell's poetry Humorous elements Night and darkness Ancient Rome

What object does Shadwell take instead of the scepter of state in "Mac Flecknoe"?

Question Answer Choices A crown of thorns A scroll of parchment A mug of ale A quill pen

What literary form does 'Mac Flecknoe' by John Dryden use?

Question Answer Choices Epic Tragedy Satire Romance