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Beowulf Introduction Review
Beowulf Introduction Review
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1
What is an epithet?
the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in lines of poetry
a poem that mourns the death of a person or laments something lost
an adjective or descriptive phrase regularly used to characterize a thing
a metaphorical phrase used to replace a concrete noun.
2
Where is the last Beowulf manuscript in existence?
The National Museum of Denmark
The Library of Alexandria
The MET in NYC
The British Museum
3
What is the "Anglo Saxon Period?"
Bible Times
the earliest recorded time period in English history
The period after Norman the Conqueror
The time of Shakespeare
4
A caesura is a dramatic pause in the middle of a line of poetry.
True
False
5
How did people learn stories in Anglo Saxon times?
Miss Phillips read stories to them
They were performed by a scop (Oral tradition)
They went to see plays
They read them
6
What are some examples of epic stories/poems?
all of the above
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Lord of the Rings
The Illiad
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Who represents evil in the story?
The Dragon
Grendel's Mother
Grendel
all of the above
8
The Beowulf author was a scop named "Wilfred Cuthbert"
False
True
9
Where does the story take place?
all of the above
Ireland
Denmark & Sweden
Anglo Saxon England
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What does an epic hero represent?
the power of the gods
the power of human connection and language
strength and honor
the widespread national, cultural, or religious values of his society
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Beowulf represents good
False
True
12
A Kenning is a metaphorical phrase used to replace a concrete noun
True
False
13
What is alliteration?
a metaphorical phrase used to replace a concrete noun.
a poem that mourns the death of a person or laments something lost
the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in lines of poetry
an adjective or descriptive phrase regularly used to characterize a thing
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What is a reason we read Beowulf?
it gives us insight into the origins of our language
Miss Phillips enjoys our suffering
blue & orange (diamond & circle)
It’s a creative, imaginative, poetic masterpiece
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What is the most likely reason Beowulf contains Christian motifs?
It was always a Christian story
it was probably written by a Monk
Constantine made it required reading for the citizens of Rome
because the goal of the story was the gospel
