Themes/Poetic Devices
"You're the last of all our far-flung family" is an example of __________.
What is alliteration?
Name of the mead hall
What is Herot?
Grendel's mother attacks Herot for this reason.
What is revenge for her son's death?
This provokes the dragon's wrath
What is a thief stealing a cup from the treasure trove?
Hero in this epic poem
Who is Beowulf?
What is an epic poem?
The number of men Grendel killed on this first attack
Grendel's mother lives here
What is a lair or hall beneath the lake?
Beowulf wanted this built after his death
What is a lighthouse?
The monstrous creature that terrorizes Herot
Who is Grendel?
What is "good always wins over evil?"
The weapon Beowulf uses to defeat Grendel
What are his bare hands?
Beowulf uses this to defeat Grendel's mother
What is a magical sword?
This causes the death of Beowulf
What is a bite from the dragon?
King of the Danes
Who is King Hrothgar?
"whale-road" and "ring-giver" are examples of this
What is a kenning?
What prompts Grendel to attack Herot?
What is 50?
This was buried inside the walls and under the lighthouse
What are Beowulf's ashes and the treasure that the dragon was protecting?
The only Thane to assist Beowulf during his battle with the dragon
Who is Wiglaf?
A carefully placed mid-line pause that help to create the rhythm of the poem.
What is caesura?
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?
What is Beowulf rips Grendel's arm off of his body?
Beowulf becomes this after returning to Geatland
What is king?
This was an important trait to the Anglo-Saxons
What is loyalty, bravery, or courage?
He is the Geat king and uncle of Beowulf
Who is King Higlac?