ACP English 4 review

How can you tell that Beowulf is a legendary hero?

• He is the son of a Geat ruler who came to fight in England.

• He is a soldier who fought in battles long ago.

• He is larger than life and is remembered in tales from long ago.

• He believes in honor and loyalty

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What does the poet mean in this line from Beowulf ?

"The monster’s / Thoughts were as quick as his greed or his claws. . . ."

• The monster’s thoughts are kind.

• The monster thinks very quickly.

• The monster has long claws.

• The monster is hungry.

Why does Beowulf come to see Hrothgar?

• He wants to help Hrothgar by killing Grendel.

• He has been sent into exile by the king of Geatland.

• He needs Hrothgar’s help against an enemy.

• He comes to seek shelter in Hrothgar’s hall.

How do you know that Beowulf is an honorable man?

• He is willing to risk his life in order to earn fame by killing Grendel.

• He is known as a follower and cousin of Higlac.

• His father was the great Edgetho, a famous warrior.

• He refuses to use a sword to fight Grendel because Grendel has none.

Which is an example of alliteration?

• "whale road,"

• "fastened those claws in his fists till they cracked, clutched Grendel closer" (284)

• "A noble life short. No Geat could have stopped her;" (line 417)

• "It's hot and it's monotonous."

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What is an epic?

• an adjective or phrase applied to a noun to accentuate a certain characteristic

• a type of metaphor usually combining words

• a poem that records and celebrates the heroic achievements of an individual

• a pause in the middle of a line of poetry

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What does caesura mean?

• a type of metaphor usually combining words

• an epic poem that comes from oral tradition

• a pause in the middle of a line of poetry

• a figure of speech in which part of something is used to designate a whole

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What is a kenning?

• a pause dividing each line, with each part having two accented syllables

• a type of metaphor usually combining words

• word choice and sentence structure

• a long narrative poem

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What is the meaning of the word affliction as it appears in the following excerpts?

"And sometimes they sacrificed to the old stone gods...hoping for...the Devil's guidance in driving/Their affliction off." (lines 90-93)

"Bold and strong-minded, had driven affliction/Off, purged Herot clean." (lines 348-49)

• a desire, wish, or aspiration

• a problem or something that causes pain

• bravery, boldness, or fearlessness

• intense religious devotion

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What is the meaning of the word loathsome as it appears in the following excerpt?

"...and running to his loathsome moor [land]/With another such sickening meal waiting/In his pouch." (lines 538-40)

• disgusting or repulsive

• appealing or attractive

• swift or quick

• delaying or putting off

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