Beowulf
What archetype is Beowulf?
What is a hero or epic hero.
What is a legend as they contain some truth and fiction.
The original form of a character and all of those that follow.
The first paragraph of an essay should catch the reader's attention and state the thesis. What is the name for the first paragraph of an essay?
What is an introduction.
What is the oldest form of English? (Old, Middle, Modern)
What is Old English
Name one of Beowulf's adversaries or foes.
What is Grendel, Grendel's Mother, or the dragon.
What is the name of King Arthur's sword?
Qualification of a knight - courtesy and generosity.
What is chivalry.
The final paragraph should wrap up the main ideas and end with a clincher statement. What is the name for this paragraph?
What is a conclusion.
Beowulf was written in this form of English.
What is Old English
What is the setting for Beowulf?
What is Denmark.
According to the stories, Arthur's sword is returned to the ________.
Who is the Lady of the Lake.
This word means a venomous snake.
What is an adder
This is the main claim of the essay. It guides the focus of the essay.
What is a thesis statement.
These people are considered to be the first English speakers.
Who are the Anglo Saxons.
The story of "Beowulf" was originally written in this form.
What is a poem or epic poem.
What does Arthur's sword symbolize?
What is authority.
What is the meaning of brandish?
What is to wave a weapon.
Referring to another person's text in your essay is called this.
What is a citation or citing.
True or False: Old English dates back to 1500 AD in England.
False. Old English dates back to 500 AD.
What is a theme of the story "Beowulf?"
What is good vs. evil, overcoming obstacles, or bravery in battle.
What is the name of the magician who guides Arthur?
Who is Merlin.
What is the word for a long, narrative poem, like Beowulf?
What is an epic.
This is a listing of outside texts that were used within an essay. It comes at the end of the essay.
What is a Works Cited.
Name one word we use today that can be traced back to Old English roots.
What is house, spoon, father, mother, or other common word from the English language.