Beowulf

_________ was the original name the Anglo-Saxons gave England.

big/solid/bulky

introduction of characters, setting, situation

narrative that begins in the middle of a story

What group were also known as Vikings?

What group of invaders brought the French language and feudalism?

use of hints as to what is going to happen later in a story

expressing sorrow or grief

main idea of the story

Danish warrior who questioned Beowulf's bravery

story within a story

What was the center of culture/society during the Middle Ages

retaliation against an enemy in hopes of inflicting equal/greater injury

unnamed swamp-hag that terrorizes Herot

writers attitude toward the readers/subject

where a story takes place

Who were the original settlers of England?

perspective from which a story is told

feeling created in the reader

comfort; consolation

King of the Danes

young kinsmen who helps Beowulf fight the dragon

writing/speech not meant to be taken literally

part of the plot when story/conflict is resolved

Another name for a home/resting place of a wild animal

Who is Beowulf's last battle with?

How long did Beowulf rule Geatland?

purify; cleanse

What is the name of the hall that Hrothgar built for his warriors?

when story reaches a high point of suspense/interest

What had the greatest influence on England's literature?

a sign/word/phrase/object that stands for something else

compensation for a wrong

disgusting

comical, short bawdy story told in medieval times

protagonist of Beowulf

twisting; turning