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