Which of the following is NOT an example of a litotes?

"His mail shirt could not help him."

All of the following are examples of kennings EXCEPT:

Mighty protector of men - refers to Beowulf

Which of the following is NOT an example of a period idea?

In this poem, light symbolizes goodness and salvation

All of the following are examples of hyperbole EXCEPT:

"..it's life leaked out, death/Swept it off"

Which of the following is NOT an example of wyrd?

"His soul left his flesh; flew to glory.."

"The brilliant light shone... as bright as Heaven's/ Own Candle, lit in the sky..."

'Heaven''s Own Candle" a kenning for the sun

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1
All of the following are epithets for Beowulf EXCEPT:
Edgetho's brave son
Higlac's follower
The Geat's ring-giver
the blood-stained old king
2
Which of the following is NOT an example of a litotes?
"His mail shirt could not help him."
"None of the wise ones regretted his going..."
"The ancient blade.....helped him less than he needed."
"The Geats were not troubled with scruples or fears..."
3
All of the following are examples of literary motifs EXCEPT
an evil monster
a divinely protected throne
an old woman in mourning
a magical sword
4
All of the following are examples of kennings EXCEPT:
"Sin stained demon" - refers to Grendel
"the mighty water-witch' - Grendel's mother
Mighty protector of men - refers to Beowulf
"hell's captive" - refers to Grendel
5
All of the following are kennings for the dragon EXCEPT:
"...that fire-spitting terror"
"that roaring night flyer"
"the monster's molten breath
"That shepherd of wealth"
6
Which of the following is NOT an example of a period idea?
They believed no female could fight with a man's strength
Gold and jewels were burned with Beowulf's body
In this poem, light symbolizes goodness and salvation
Beowulf blames himself for the dragon's attacks
7
All of the following are examples of hyperbole EXCEPT:
"..it's life leaked out, death/Swept it off"
"Beowulf- greater and stronger than anyone anywhere"
"For hours he sank through the waves..."
".. water thickened as the monster's blood came seeping up"
8
Which of the following is NOT an example of wyrd?
"His soul left his flesh; flew to glory.."
"But God's dread loom was woven with defeat for the monster"
"Let God in his wisdom extend his hand where he wills...."
"..knowing he'd unwound his string of days on earth.."
9
All of the following are epithets for Grendel, EXCEPT
That shadow of death
the tormenter of their days
the afflictor of men
mankind's enemy
10
"The brilliant light shone... as bright as Heaven's/ Own Candle, lit in the sky..."
"Heaven's Own Candle" is a period idea
"Heaven's Own Candle" is a litotes referring to the sun
"Heaven'sHeaven's Own Candle" is an epithet for the sun
'Heaven''s Own Candle" a kenning for the sun

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