Beowulf's Battles
Who was the monster that he defeated without any weapons?
Grendel
an elaborate metaphor
kenning
If you are self-centered- you are
egocentric
the mead hall
Herot
Name a real historical figure who had an epithet
Peter the Great
Which monster was beheaded with a sword of giants?
Beyond the blood and bones is an example of what term
alliteration
If you believe your cultural or race is best- you are this word
ethnocentric
an extreme exaggeration
hyperbole
What does in media res mean?
in the middle of things
Which battle did Beowulf need help to fight?
Dragon
whale-road and battle-sweat are what device?
kenning
What word means very talkative
loquacious
the king
Hrothgard
Name a demagogue from another country
Kim Jung yu
Where did Beowulf fight Grendel?
mead hall
What is an epithet?
added to a name
What is a pedagogue
Teacher
What organ is part of the cardiovascular system and has 4 chambers
heart
What is one Christian element of Beowulf?
Cain
God protects throne
Which battle ended Beowulf's life?
dragon
What type of hero is Beowulf?
epic
Name something tangible that you have in your bookbag
?
A special football game that is played here- there is a crowning ceremony
Homecoming
What is one pagan element of Beowulf?
goblin