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Beowulf vocab

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Reparation means to:

a)

have punishment in return for a an injury

b)

make a payment for a wrong or injury

c)

be unable to be wrong

d)

praise others

2.

Poetic device of repeating consonant sounds at the beginnings of words.

a)

An Epithet

b)

A Kenning

c)

A Ceasura

d)

Alliteration

3.

What is the meaning of lair?

a)

a claw on a falcon or eagle

b)

a metaphorical phrase that takes the place of a noun

c)

having a bad reputation

d)

the den or resting place of a wild animal

4.

What is the meaning of affliction?

a)

To enjoy or take great pleasure in something

b)

a den or resting place of a wild animal

c)

having a very bad reputation

d)

a force that oppresses or causes suffering

5.

What is the meaning of relished?

a)

To enjoy or take great pleasure in something

b)

The act of making amends or compensating for a wrong or injury

c)

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

d)

a force that oppresses or causes suffering

6.

Solace means to:

a)

Find comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

b)

To cleanse or purify

c)

The act of making amends or compensating for a wrong

d)

Expressing sorrow, mourning, or regret

7.

Purge means to:

a)

Find comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

b)

To cleanse or purify

c)

The act of making amends or compensating for a wrong

d)

Expressing sorrow, mourning, or regret

8.

Laments means to:

a)

Find comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

b)

To cleanse or purify

c)

The act of making amends or compensating for a wrong

d)

Expressing sorrow, mourning, or regret

9.

Fill in the blank: In times of sorrow, finding __________ in the arms of loved ones can provide great comfort.

a)

Laments

b)

Solace

c)

Reparations

d)

Afflictions

10.

Fill in the blank: The constant pain in his joints was an __________ he had to endure, affecting his daily life.

a)

Lament

b)

Purge

c)

Reparation

d)

Afflictions

11.

Fill in the blank: The village decided to __________ the old customs and traditions to make way for new ideas.

a)

Lament

b)

Purge

c)

Gorge

d)

Affliction

12.

Fill in the blank: The old man __________ over the loss of his beloved dog, unable to find any comfort.

a)

Laments

b)

Purges

c)

Gorges

d)

Relished

13.

Fill in the blank: She __________ every moment of her summer vacation, savoring the sunsets and laughter.

a)

Laments

b)

Purges

c)

Gorges

d)

Relished

14.

Fill in the blank: After years of conflict, the two communities finally reached a point of seeking _________ and reconciliation.

a)

Laments

b)

Reparations

c)

Solace

d)

Afflictions

15.

Fill in the blank: Following an exhilarating day of hiking, the adventurers convened around the campfire, eager to indulge and _____ on meticulously crafted s'mores

a)

Lament

b)

Gorge

c)

Reparate

d)

Afflict

16.

Fill in the blank: The elusive predator had established its ______ in the heart of the dense forest, where it could survey its territory with stealthy precision.

a)

Laments

b)

gorging

c)

reparations

d)

lair