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Name the characteristics of an epic hero ~~> 1. hero of noble birth/ high position in society 2. legendary importance 3. character traits= reflect important ideals of society 4. deeds reflect values of era 5. performs actions that often determine fate of nation epic tradition ~~> epics...

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Beowulf Questions and Answer |
Latest Update 2024/2025

Name the characteristics of an epic hero


~~> 1. hero of noble birth/ high position in society

2. legendary importance

3. character traits= reflect important ideals of society

4. deeds reflect values of era

5. performs actions that often determine fate of nation




epic tradition


~~> epics were orally passed down for a long time until someone finally

wrote it down




conventions of an epic


~~> reflect larger than life events

setting=big


plot=journey/quest


supernatural element




Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update

, 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+


dialogue- formal speeches


theme- timeless values/ universal ideas


style- formal (diction/word choice is serious in tone)




define alliteration and give an example from Beowulf


~~> repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, which helps

unify the lines

example:: "in secret sessions..."




Define kenning and give an example from Beowuld


~~> poetic synonyms found in Germanic poems, descriptive phrase or

compound word that substitutes for a noun

example: the Lord Almighty




Describe Herot


~~> Herot is a mead hall built by Hrothgar, King of the Danes. His subjects

conjugate there // like a bar. This is the place Grendel invaded.




describe Grendel's lair. How does it compare to Herot?




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