Anglo-Saxon Period
What themes are often explored in Ancient Anglo-Saxon poetry?
War and conflict
What was the name of the mead hall in Beowulf?
Hereot
Purport
to claim that something is true, but without proof
The subordinating conjunction in the sentence "Beowulf defeated the dragon after a fierce battle" is:
after
What did Captain Sully do?
He saved his 155 passengers and landed on the Hudson River
Why is Ancient Anglo-Saxon poetry important?
It provides insight into the society and values of that time
What was the name of the king in Beowulf?
Hrothgar
Credible
able to be believed or trusted
How does varying sentence structure improve writing?
It helps maintain reader interest and engagement.
Why is Amelia Earheart considered a heroic icon?
She became the first woman to fly an airplane and flew through the Atlantic Ocean
What was the bond between a lord and his warriors called?
Comitatus
Who questioned Beowulf's skill and challenged him about a swimming contest?
Unferth
Assertion
a statement that you strongly believe is true
The subordinating conjunction in the sentence "Beowulf arrived before the battle began" is:
before
What happened during 9/11?
The World Trade center was attacked by two hijacked airplanes by a terrorist group.
The Anglo-Saxon period in English history lasted from the ______ to the ______ century.
5th to the 11th
How did Beowulf defeat Grendel's mother in battle?
With a special sword
Presume
to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain.
This subordinating conjunction is used to show cause and effect.
because
Heroes in ancient literature are often portrayed greater than life in a special world. Their main focus is to obtain ______ and become a king, ruler, or a _____
glory
god
Stories and history were passed down through generations by ____________ ( Fill in the Blank)
bards
What warning did Hrothgar give to Beowulf?
To not give in to pride
Contradictory
mutually opposed or inconsistent
What is "connecting a dependent clause to an independent clause"?
This is the function of subordinating conjunctions in a sentence.
How do we call the character who has the role of announcing conflict or a shift in the hero's journey?