Anglo-Saxon Poetry Themes and Devices

Anglo-Saxon Poetry Themes and Devices

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video explores the theme of exile in Anglo-Saxon poetry, focusing on 'The Wife's Lament.' It discusses the role of women in this warrior culture, highlighting their position as peace weavers. The video also examines poetic elements like alliteration, kennings, and sajora. A detailed analysis of 'The Wife's Lament' is provided, comparing it with 'The Seafarer' and 'The Wanderer.' The video concludes with discussion questions on gender roles and social conditions in Anglo-Saxon society.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central theme of the three exile poems discussed in the video?

War

Love

Friendship

Exile

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'The Wife's Lament', what role did women often play in Anglo-Saxon society?

Scholars

Peace weavers

Traders

Warriors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which poetic device involves the use of two to three word renamings in Anglo-Saxon poetry?

Simile

Kenning

Alliteration

Metaphor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'sajora' in Anglo-Saxon poetry?

A metaphor

A type of rhyme

A rhythmic pause

A type of alliteration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 'The Wife's Lament', what does the speaker primarily express?

Longing

Anger

Fear

Joy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does 'The Wife's Lament' compare to 'The Seafarer' and 'The Wanderer'?

It has a similar theme of exile

It focuses on war

It is more optimistic

It is a religious poem

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's attitude towards her husband in 'The Wife's Lament'?

She is hopeful

She is bitter

She is indifferent

She is forgiving

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should students bring to the next class according to the conclusion?

A notebook

Their homework

A vocabulary book

A poem