Beowulf part 1 review

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What is 'Hrothgar's heart' an example of?

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Alliteration

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Grendel descended from whom?

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Cain

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Choose the example of an alliteration: 'The brave watchman', 'So mankind's enemy', 'Glowing in the sun', 'Sliding silently'.

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'Sliding silently'

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What is an alliteration?

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Repetition of a sound

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Beowulf comes from which country?

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Geatland

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Define 'Kenning'.

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A compound expression in Old English with metaphorical meaning, e.g., 'whale-road' for sea.

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What is the significance of Grendel in 'Beowulf'?

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Grendel represents evil and chaos, opposing the hero Beowulf.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'the sea was a whale-road'?

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Kenning

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What is the role of a 'hero' in epic poetry?

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To embody the values and ideals of their culture, often facing great challenges.

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What does 'caesura' refer to in poetry?

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A pause or break in a line of poetry, often used for dramatic effect.

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