beowulf test practice (course)

The Course

Easy way to study Beowulf without stressing

The 3 Lessons

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   major characters and their role (118 words)

   Grendel- the villan of Beowulf. Begins to attack the warriors of Herot, becase he is disturbed by their joy. Hrothgar-king of Danes. His men are the onesthat are killed by Grendel's fury. Beowulf- leader of the Geats and is the nephew of Higlac(at that time the king of the Geats). ...

    
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   summary of Beowulf (237 words)

   The epic poem Beowulf was written by an unknown author, and it is currently thought that a monk wrote story. It clearly has some christan influences that did not exist when the story was told orally. The story begins with Hrothgar's men enjoying their day at Herot. Nearby in a swamp the ...

    
3. 3
   

   major literary terms used in Beowulf (37 words)

   Stock epithet- describes a noun or subject Kenning- replaces a noun entirely; usely consists of two words and a hyphen. Allusion- a reference to another literary work. Alliteration- the use the same starting similar sounds of words. Ceaserea- a brief pause. Usually shown in writing ...

    

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