Beowulf Review
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English
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an epithet in literature?
Back
A descriptive phrase used to characterize a person or thing
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of fate in Beowulf?
Back
It determines the outcome of every character's actions
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the use of figurative language enhance the meaning of Beowulf?
Back
It adds depth and complexity to the narrative
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does Wiglaf play in Beowulf?
Back
He is Beowulf's loyal and courageous warrior companion
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are kennings in Beowulf?
Back
Descriptive phrases used in place of a noun
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a kenning in Beowulf: "Whale-road" for the sea, "Bright as the sun" for a warrior, "Swift as a cheetah" for a horse, "Tall as a mountain" for a giant.
Back
"Whale-road" for the sea
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of an epithet in Beowulf: "The steal-edged blade", "The dark and stormy night", "That terrible trophy", "This noble place"
Back
"The steal-edged blade"
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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