Much of Anglo-Saxon poetry that has survived is
a. Roman with Christian additions
b. Pagan, with Christian additions
c. Latin legends
d. Irish history
What is B- Pagan with Christian additions?
100
A comparison using the word "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
100
An example of this element of epic fantasy would be Harry Potter's wand.
What is magic or magical tools/weapons?
100
The confrontation between Sir Gawain and the Green Knight at the opening of the story.
What is Sir Gawain cut off the Green Knight's head?
100
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore
What is alliteration?
200
The great hall built by King Hrothgar was named
a. Heorot
b. Hrunting
c. Beowulf
d. Scylding
What is A- Heorot?
200
A recurring consonant sound at the beginning of a word
What is alliteration?
200
An example of this element of epic fantasy would be Bilbo joining the dwarves to reclaim what was theirs.
What is the quest/journey?
200
Perceval always said that this person was who he learned everything from.
Who is Perceval's mother?
200
The wind whistled through the trees and the leaves danced through the air.
What is personification?
300
Grendel is compared to
a. David
b. Angels
c. Unferth
d. Cain
What is D- Cain?
300
Assigning human traits or characteristics to non-human objects
What is personification?
300
Epics from this time period were strictly defined by the boy who was supposed to be king fighting against the odds and conquering a task or completing a quest.
What is Ancient Greece?
300
The period of time that passed between Sir Gawain and the Green Knight's first and second encounter.
What is one year?
300
She's late again? I'm going to kill her!
What is hyperbole?
400
In Beowulf’s battle with Grendel, he takes as his trophy
a. Grendel’s head
b. Grendel’s arm
c. Grendel’s armor
d. Grendel’s shield
What is B- Grendel's arm?
400
Deliberate exaggeration, used for emphasis
What is hyperbole?
400
Examples of this element of epic fantasy might include dwarves, dragons, enchanted plants, or vampires.
What are supernatural creatures?
400
What Perceval did to the unnamed maiden. (2 things)
What is stole her ring and forcibly kissed her?
400
He ran as fast as a cheetah!
What is a simile?
500
When Beowulf is deserted in the struggle against the dragon, who comes to his aid?
a. Unferth
b. Hrothgar
c. Wiglaf
d. Aeschere
Who is C- Wiglaf?
500
Words that sound like what they say
What is onomatopoeia?
500
JRR Tolkien researched for years to write his books and even invented these (2 possible options).
What are a new language and entire fictional lands?
500
The lady who tested Sir Gawain's honor and intentions.