A metaphoric expression, often a phrase, used to denote another word in Old Norse and Old English poetry
Kenning
100
A figure of speech that draws a comparison between two different things, especially a phrase containing the word "like" or "as," e.g. "as white as a sheet"
Simile
100
In what ways does Hrothgar reward Beowulf?
Hrothgar rewards Beowulf lots of gold and riches
100
What was the most improtant work in the Anglo Saxon time period?
Beowulf
100
Anglo saxons would party in places called what?
Mead Hall
200
A poetic or literary effect achieved by using several words that begin with the same or similar consonants, as in "Whither wilt thou wander, wayfarer?"
Alliteration
200
A typical, ideal, or classic example of something
Archetype
200
From whom is Grendal descended?
Cain
200
Anglo-Saxon literature has gone through different periods of research.
True or false?
True
200
True or False:
Anglo saxons loved to have feasts and drink?
True
300
To indicate or suggest something, usually something unpleasant, that is going to happen
Foreshadowing
300
A representation of an abstract quality or notion as a human being, especially in art or literature
Personification
300
How long did Beowulf reign as king of the Geats?
50 years
300
In the 19th and early 20th centuries the focus was on the Germanic roots of English, and the physical manuscripts.
True or False?
True
300
The Anglo Saxons lived in a time period also known as what?
Dark Ages
400
All language that involves figures of speech or symbolism and does not literally represent real things
Metaphor
400
A lengthy narrative poem in elevated language celebrating the adventures and achievements of a legendary or traditional hero
Epic
400
Who helps Beowulf slay the dragon?
Wiglaf
400
Anglo-Saxon includes works such as...
A. Printing Press
B. Epic Poetry
C. Novels
D. Dirt
B.
400
The code by which knights lived?
Chivalry
500
A pause in a line of poetry, especially to allow its sense to be made clear or to follow the rhythms of natural speech, often near the middle of the line
Caesura
500
Phrase added to or substituted for the name of somebody or something, highlighting a feature or quality
Epithet
500
Where did Grendal and his mother live?
In a lake/swamp
500
Scholars debate such issues as dating, place of origin, authorship, and the connections between Anglo-Saxon culture and the rest of Europe in the _________ Ages.
A. Dinosaur
B. Beginning
C. Middle
D. Ending
Middle
500
What religion were the Anglo Saxons when they first arrived?