Literary Terms
The central topic of a text
Theme
Grendel is related to what biblical person?
Grendel is related to Cain.
How in Grendel’s eyes does Beowulf manage to beat him?
It is merely an accident.
Why is Cassio discharged from the military by Othello?
He brawled in the street with Roderigo a Montano.
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We we're full of excitement today.
We were full of excitement today.
*past tense of the verb "to be."
words or phrases that create vivid sensory experiences for the reader.
Imagery
How does Grendel mother die?
Beowulf kills her with a giant’s sword he found in the lair.
Why is Grendel missing a toe?
He was hit with an ax
With her dying words, Desdemona names her murderer. Whom does she name?
Herself
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The hospital is taking to long to help us.
The hospital is taking too long to help us.
*also
Figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things.
Simile
What did Beowulf do to Grendel’s body when he found it in his mother’s lair?
Cut off its head and brought it to Hrothgar as a trophy.
What instrument does the Shaper play?
Harp
How is Cassio saved from Roderigo’s attack?
Cassio’s protective jacket blocks the knife thrust.
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Paul said that there going to need a lot of rest after the trip.
Paul said that they’re going to need a lot of rest after the trip.
*contraction for the words "they are"
indirect reference to a place, historical figure, or work of literature that helps the author convey an important idea.
Allusion
Why do the swords of Beowulf’s men fail to harm Grendel?
Grendel has put spells on their weapons.
Who was a threat to Hrothgar's kingdom before Grendel?
Hygmod
What evidence incriminates Iago further in the plot?
A letter found in Roderigo’s pocket reveals the plot to kill Cassio.
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Make sure you go too the principals office before leaving school.
Make sure you go to the principals office before leaving school.
*to- towards a location
two- number
too- also
a speech that a character makes while alone on stage to reveal his or her thoughts to the audience.
Soliloquy
A good leader is brave and fearless is an example of (literary device)
Universal theme in Beowulf
What does the ram, bull and goat symbolize?
Grendel’s understanding of nature as indifferent and mechanical.
Desdemona’s request that she be shrouded in her wedding sheets if she should die is an example of (Literary Device)
Foreshadowing
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After school, there going over there if their parents approve.
After school, they’re going over there if their parents approve.
*they're- contraction for the words "they are"
there- location
their- pronoun, used to show ownership