Beowulf Review

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What is an epithet in literature?

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A descriptive phrase used to characterize a person or thing

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What is the role of fate in Beowulf?

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It determines the outcome of every character's actions

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How does the use of figurative language enhance the meaning of Beowulf?

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It adds depth and complexity to the narrative

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What role does Wiglaf play in Beowulf?

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He is Beowulf's loyal and courageous warrior companion

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What are kennings in Beowulf?

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Descriptive phrases used in place of a noun

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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.

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"Whale-road" for the sea

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Example of an epithet in Beowulf: "The steal-edged blade", "The dark and stormy night", "That terrible trophy", "This noble place"

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"The steal-edged blade"

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Which literary device is commonly used in the epic poem Beowulf?

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Alliteration

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Example of alliteration in Beowulf: "Hangs in the skies the sun had lit/Light and life fleeing together", "Your fresh-tarred boat, watch it well/ Until that curving prow", "Towering majestic, its glittering roofs/Visible far across the land”, "The fire was hot and burned high"

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"Hangs in the skies the sun had lit/Light and life fleeing together"

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What is the role of women in Beowulf?

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They are absent from the story and have no significant role