Beowulf the 'great-hearted' King
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at the Epic techniques the poet uses to present Beowulf and his men.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is NOT a quality of a villain in an Epic?
A flaw like boastfulness or a temper
Cunning and intelligence
Physical and mental strength
Q2.
Why is Grendel such a mysterious monster?
He is invisible.
He is wanted by the FBI for identity theft.
Q3.
How would you describe Grendel's mood in the poem?
Peaceful and chilled out.
Sad and depressed.
Tired and sleepy.
Q4.
What would Grendel have for dinner?
A roast chicken and a nice glass of wine.
A roast ox and a glass of mead.
A salad and a diet coke.
Q5.
Which of these phrases is NOT used to describe Grendel in the poem?
Rage-inflamed
Warlike creature
Wreckage-bent
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is NOT a technique used in Anglo-Saxon Epic?
Alliteration
Epithets
Kennings
Q2.
What is a kenning?
A long list of adjectives.
Three verbs in a row.
Q3.
Which of these kennings refers to Beowulf?
war-dress
wave-cutter
Q4.
Which of these kennings refers to armour?
hand-locked
quest-thirst
wave-cutter
Q5.
Which of these is NOT a kenning for sea?
fish-home
sea-bath
whale-road