Beowulf Questions and Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
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Beowulf
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Beowulf
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...
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?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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