Beowulf Flashcard

Front

Pictures in your mind from something read or heard.

Back

Imagery

Front

A 2-word phrase to represent something (e.g., wave traveler=boat)

Back

Kennings

Front

A systematic arrangement of musical sounds or beats

Back

rhythm

Front

same letter sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Back

alliteration

Front

a pause in the middle of a verse

Back

caesura

Front

Who is Hrothgar?

Back

King of the Danes

Front

How does Beowulf know Hrothgar?

Back

Beowulf's father is friends with Hrothgar.

Front

Why does Beowulf decide to visit Hrothgar?

Back

To defeat a monster.

Front

How many winters has the creature attacked the Danes?

Back

12 winters

Front

Why did Beowulf refuse to use armor and a sword to fight the monster?

Back

He wanted a fair fight.