Why does the author have Beowulf NOT use weapons?

A spell saves Grendel from death by weapon

It enhances Beowulf's hero status

He is allergic to the metal used.

How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?

His thanes ambush Grendel when he enters the mead hall

Beowulf's battle with Grendel results in what trophy for the king's hall?

The satisfaction of a job well done

How does Grendel's mother get revenge for her son's death?

She kills one of Hrothgar's friends

She attacks Beowulf and injures him

She destroys Heorot so there will never be parties there

Considering this story is based on a pagan culture, it seems odd that there are so many Christian themes. What is an explanation for this?

The scribes who wrote it down were Christian monks who related it to the religion of their time.

It was written later than originally thought.

It's origins are in the Roman empire rather than the Germanic tribes.

The scop who passed the tale on changed it to please the king he told it to.

What is alliteration?

Repeated beginning consonant sounds.

Rhyming of words within a line of poetry.

A two word metaphor used in place of a noun.

The rhythm of regular meter in a poem.

two word metaphor used in place of a noun

repetition of beginning consonant sounds

giving non-human things human characteristics

an understatement that illustrates the opposite of what it states

Which of the following is an example of a kenning?

The wind sang through the trees.

Beowulf kills Grendel's mother by

Stabbing her with a magic sword

What wakes the dragon from its lair under the mountain?

A robber stole gold from his lair

An upset stomach resulting in flatulence

He typically woke up every so many years

What do the Geats do with Beowulf's corpse?

Build a huge tower for a funeral pyre

Bury it in the Geatland cemetery

Carry it back for his wife to identify

Wiglaf thinks he and his comrades should help Beowulf fight the dragon becasue

In the past they had promised to repay Beowulf's kindness with their lives

Beowulf is too old and sick to fight

It will increase Beowulf's chance of victory

Then Beowulf's comrades can claim the monster's treasure

Which of the following is a trait of an epic hero?

performs deeds requiring great courage and strength

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