Anglo-Saxons
What is the Anglo-Saxons most notable story?
Beowulf
What literary device compares two different things using "like" or "as"?
Example: He was as brave as a lion.
Simile
What is the name of the king?
Hrothgar
Where does Grendel live?
Underground, in darkness
What is Beowulf known for?
Killing monsters
Since education was expensive, Anglo-Saxons were unable to do what two things?
Read and write
What literary device uses descriptive language by appealing to the five senses?
Example: The sweet smell of freshly baked bread filled the air.
Imagery
In what country does the story take place?
Denmark
Who is Grendel scared of?
What will Beowulf fight Grendel with?
His hands
Since children did not go to school, who did they learn from?
Parents
What literary device is the author's attitude toward the subject?
Tone
Herot
What part of Grendel's body does Beowulf rip off?
Arm
What does Beowulf represent for the Danes?
Hope
What did Anglo-Saxons mainly work as?
Farmers
What literary device is an object, word, sign, or design that is used to represent something else?
Example: Heart symbolizes love.
Symbolism
How long did Grendel's attacks last?
12 years
Why does Grendel attack Herot?
They are making too much noise.
Beowulf is a part of which tribe?
Geats
Around what year did the Anglo-Saxons arrive in England?
410 AD
What literary device is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words?
Example: So mankind's enemy continued his crimes.
Alliteration
Why couldn't Grendel attack the king?
He was protected by God
Who is Grendel the spawn of?
Cain
What is the name of Beowulf's father?
Healfdane