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Introduction to Beowulf
Introduction to Beowulf
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1
Which of the following is NOT a trait of an epic plot?
Short time periods
Supernatural events
Good vs. Evil
Distant journeys
2
Which of the following is NOT true about
Beowulf
?
Marked the beginning of English literature
Written around the year 700 A.D.
Written by an unknown author
Told to people for 30 years before written
3
Which of the following is a literary feature of an epic?
Alliteration: repeating consonant sounds
Rhythm: Movement of words
Kenning: creative name for something
Caesura: pause between words
4
What two cultural groups are included in
Beowulf
?
English and Norwegians
Danes and English
Geats and English
Geats and Danes
5
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of an epic hero?
Embodies goodness and fights evil
Larger than life
Man of low social status
Important to the history of his people
6
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of an epic?
Adventures of a Hero
Long narrative poem
Reveals past culture
Historically inaccurate
7
Which of the following is NOT a trait of an epic hero?
Unwilling to fight
Strength
Courage
Generosity
8
Where was the setting of
Beowulf
?
Denmark
Scandinavia
United States
England
