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Introduction to Beowulf
Introduction to Beowulf
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Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of an epic?
Adventures of a Hero
Reveals past culture
Long narrative poem
Historically inaccurate
2
Which of the following is NOT a trait of an epic plot?
Distant journeys
Supernatural events
Good vs. Evil
Short time periods
3
What two cultural groups are included in Beowulf?
English and Norwegians
Geats and English
Danes and English
Geats and Danes
4
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of an epic hero?
Man of low social status
Larger than life
Embodies goodness and fights evil
Important to the history of his people
5
Where was the setting of Beowulf?
Denmark
England
United States
Scandinavia
6
Which of the following is NOT a trait of an epic hero?
Strength
Courage
Unwilling to fight
Generosity
7
Which of the following is NOT true about Beowulf?
Marked the beginning of English literature
Told to people for 30 years before written
Written by an unknown author
Written around the year 700 A.D.
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Which of the following is NOT a literary feature of an epic?
Caesura: line separated by pause
Rhythm: movement of words
Kenning: creative name for something
Alliteration: repeating vowel sounds
