What are the characteristics of an Epic?

long, heroic adventure, fancy language, kings, danes, gods & supernatural

What is kinship in Anglo-Saxon context?

Warrior/Lord relations. Good warriors get fame and are rewarded for loyalty

What is Anglo-Saxon literature characterized by?

Epic Heroism (good and evil), Epic hero (brave), loyalty of warriors

What was Anglo-Saxon civilization like?

united language, heroic ideals, organized by loyalty and generosity, fame

A long narrative in verse form (poem) that explores a hero's journey.

What is the structure of Beowulf?

4 foot lines, caesura, alliteration, kennings

When was the establishment of Christianity?

314 AD via Bishop of London. St Augustine est'd Monastery of Canterbury 597

How is "Beowulf" a typical Epic?

Larger than life hero is light and strong, defeats monsters, gods love him

What are some Anglo-Saxon traditions in Poetry?

Heroic & Elegiac works (Beowulf and Seafarer), 30k lines of verse recorded

"Beowulf" is based on and reveals the history of?

3rd & 4th century Geats & Danes; Angles, Saxons & Jutes

What is the Anglo-Saxon "journey"?

The universal pattern of life, hero grows in wisdom through experience

Why was Herot Hall built?

To honour victories, symbolize loyalty, & be a place of peace and community

Where did the Epic originate and what does it reveal?

Greek, oral tradition, reveals: culture, religion, lifestyle, and values

"Professional poets" who knew battles, heroes, legends, kings

What did King Alfred the Great do?

"Britain English", public schools, code of law, art and writing

Summarize Anglo-Saxon literature

"Oral Art", celebratory, scops, strong beat, figures of speech

Typical Epic elements in "Beowulf"?

Banquet, battle, boast, voyage, funeral

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1
What are the characteristics of an Epic?
a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly
short in length, heroic adventures of peasants and common folk
long, heroic adventure, fancy language, kings, danes, gods & supernatural
long, peasant adventures, common language, only real-life humans involved
2
What is kinship in Anglo-Saxon context?
A Blood relationship
The state of being a King
Warrior/Lord relations. Good warriors get fame and are rewarded for loyalty
3
What is Anglo-Saxon literature characterized by?
Epic Heroism (good and evil), Epic hero (brave), loyalty of warriors
Observing human nature, emphasis on classical, Christian, sentimental
Fantastical imagery and sound patterns, mythical fairy creatures
4
What was Anglo-Saxon civilization like?
multilingual, private, capitalistic, free trade
multilingual, set hierarchy, tyrannical
united language, rude and disrespectful, disorganized, cold blooded killers
united language, heroic ideals, organized by loyalty and generosity, fame
5
What is an Epic?
A long narrative in verse form (poem) that explores a hero's journey.
A type of long, extended metaphor for life
A short didactic prose piece that explores the mundane, average life
A word nobody uses anymore
6
What is the structure of Beowulf?
5 foot lines, kennings, caesura, alliteration
4 foot lines, caesura, alliteration, kennings
4 foot lines, caesura, allusion, simile
6 foot lines, apostrophe, kennings, extended metaphor
7
When was the establishment of Christianity?
214 AD via Bishop of London. St Augstine est'd Monastery of Canterbury 597
314 AD via Bishop of London. St Augustine est'd Monastery of Canterbury 597
3141 AD via Augustine of France and Bishop of Italy
8
How is "Beowulf" a typical Epic?
Beowulf is not an Epic
Cowardly protagonist who runs away from his duties
Larger than life hero is light and strong, defeats monsters, gods love him
Depressed protagonist who is dark and intelligent, plots to kill his uncle
9
What are some Anglo-Saxon traditions in Poetry?
Heroic & Sensible works (Beowulf and Locke), 100k lines of verse recorded
Nordic and Catholic works, 437K lines of verse recorded
Pagan & Heroic works
Heroic & Elegiac works (Beowulf and Seafarer), 30k lines of verse recorded
10
King Alfred kept International with European Kings and embassies to Rome
False
True
11
What is the tone of a typical Epic?
Somber
Aggressive
Bitter
Joyful
12
"Beowulf" is based on and reveals the history of?
3rd & 4th century Geats & Danes; Vikings & Norsemen
3rd & 4th century Geats & Danes; Angles, Saxons & Jutes
18th century Geats & Danes; Angles, Saxons, & Jutes
13
What does St. Augustine spread?
The Plague
Judaism
Paganism
Christianity
14
What is the Anglo-Saxon "journey"?
The universal pattern of life, hero grows in wisdom through experience
A Rock band
A shoe store
An act of travelling from one destination to another
15
Why was Herot Hall built?
To mourn the death of Hrothgar's wife
To get druuuuunk
To praise Hrothgar the Christian king and worship him
To honour victories, symbolize loyalty, & be a place of peace and community
16
Where did the Epic originate and what does it reveal?
French, print culture, reveals: weapons, gender dynamics, history
Roman, manuscript culture; reveals: culture, gender dynamics, and values
Greek, oral tradition, reveals: culture, religion, lifestyle, and values
English, oral tradition, reveals: culture, religion, lifestyle, and values
17
Who were the Britons conquered by?
Romans
Greeks
Veruca Salt
Were they really conquered tho?...
18
What is a Scop?
Peasant writers who resided in Canterbury 597 AD
A type of wheeled contraption that helped with farming
"Professional poets" who knew battles, heroes, legends, kings
a small unsweetened or lightly sweetened biscuit-like cake made from flour
19
What did King Alfred the Great do?
"Latin English", private schools, law disorder, science
"Britain English", public schools, code of law, art and writing
"Britain English", taxation, private schools
20
Summarize Anglo-Saxon literature
"Written Art", funerals, no set beat or rhythm, prose-like
"Oral Art", funerals, strong beat, figures of speech
"Written Art", celebratory, scops, figures of speech
"Oral Art", celebratory, scops, strong beat, figures of speech
21
Typical Epic elements in "Beowulf"?
Banquet, battle, boast, voyage, funeral
Boast, banquet, secret meeting, funeral, voyage
Voyage, funeral banquet, marriage, divorce
Funeral, marriage, voyage, banquet

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