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Beowulf Background Notes

Beowulf Background Notes

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English

12th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RL.11-12.9, RI. 9-10.2, RL.9-10.10

+8

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Jones

Used 4+ times

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9 Slides • 8 Questions

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What is the significance of epic poems in literature?

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They provide entertainment only

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They celebrate the feats of traditional heroes and preserve cultural values

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They are always written in rhyme

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They focus on ordinary people's daily lives

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epic poems?

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They focus on the adventures of larger-than-life characters.

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The hero is a great leader linked to a group.

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The story is told in simple, everyday language.

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The setting is broad and includes upper and lower worlds.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of an epic hero? CHOOSE THREE

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Reflects the values and ideals of society

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Has superior strength

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Is always a villain

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Must defeat monsters with dark powers

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Multiple Choice

What is Beowulf primarily about?

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A mythical king of English civilization

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A poem about war heroes

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A story about the underworld

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A collection of short stories

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Multiple Choice

From which country does Beowulf, the hero, originate?

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Denmark

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Sweden

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England

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Norway

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Multiple Choice

What is an epic poem?

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A short, humorous poem about animals

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A long, narrative poem celebrating the feats of a traditional hero

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A poem written in rhyme about love

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A poem that describes nature in detail

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Multiple Choice

Where is the original manuscript, which dates from the year 1000 and was discovered in the 18th century, currently located?

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In the British Museum in London

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In the Library of Congress

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In the Louvre Museum

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In the Vatican Library

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