Why did Anglo-Saxon poetry use the caesura?

to give the reader a chance to breath

What aspect of Anglo-Saxon life does this line from “The Wife’s Lament" suggest? "My lord commanded me to move my dwelling here."

Women were often ruled by their husbands..

Women followed their husbands in wartime.

People built new houses wherever they traveled.

People were not happy staying in one place.

During this time in history, many people left or were sent from their homes. Knowing this helps the reader understand why

the theme of exile was so common

Which characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry is illustrated by “The Seafarer”?

celebration of heroic achievements

What initiated the wife’s exile in “The Wife’s Lament”?

a plot by her husband’s kinsmen

the lord of that region issuing a formal decree

her traveling in spite of her husband’s wishes

When reading Anglo-Saxon poetry, how does recognizing historical context help a reader understand why certain things occur?

It gives the reader clues about the situation in the time period in which it was written.

It helps readers restate in their own words what the poem says.

It requires readers to use a dictionary to find the meaning of complicated words.

It shows the reader how important correct spelling and grammar are.

Which sentence correctly uses a vocabulary word?

The mother gave solace to her son after he lost again.

Reparation the roof so it won't leak when it rains.

Which sentence correctly uses a vocabulary word?

I have a dearth of school supplies.

So many people donated items that I now have a dearth of school supplies.

Which sentence correctly uses a vocabulary word?

Because everyone studied, a plethora of students passed the test.

An epiphany is an emotional purge.

We will take finals at the commencement of the year.

What does exile mean?

expel and bar (someone) from their native country

a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority

system of ruling involving inherited positions

Exile Poetry

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RL.9-10.10, RL.8.4, RI.11-12.4

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the subject of the first part of “The Seafarer”?

living life at sea

a man's longing for his wife

how a person became a Christian

^{surviving life in exile}

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker’s final message in “The Seafarer”?

Life at sea is a great experience.

Those faithful to God will be rewarded.

The glories of earth are past.

Gold will not purchase a place in heaven.

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Exile Poetry

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What is a caesaura?

What is a kenning?

What is alliteration?

In "The Seafearer," the phrase "summer's sentinel"is used to mean a cuckoo. What kind of Angl-Saxon lyric element is this?

These lines from “The Seafarer” illustrate what characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry?
"The song of the swan / might serve for pleasure."

What is the subject of the first part of “The Seafarer”?

What is the speaker’s final message in “The Seafarer”?

Why did the speaker in “The Wanderer” leave his home?

What is the theme of “The Wanderer”?

What does the narrator of “The Wanderer” miss the most?

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Exile Poetry

30 questions

What is a caesaura?

What is a kenning?

What is alliteration?

In "The Seafearer," the phrase "summer's sentinel"is used to mean a cuckoo. What kind of Angl-Saxon lyric element is this?

These lines from “The Seafarer” illustrate what characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry? "The song of the swan / might serve for pleasure."

What is the subject of the first part of “The Seafarer”?

What is the speaker’s final message in “The Seafarer”?

Why did the speaker in “The Wanderer” leave his home?

What is the theme of “The Wanderer”?

What does the narrator of “The Wanderer” miss the most?

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These lines from “The Seafarer” illustrate what characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry?
"The song of the swan / might serve for pleasure."