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Literary Devices
Literary Elements
Grammar
The Heroes Journey
Beowulf
100

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as.

Simile

100

The person or animal in a story that opposes the hero or causes conflict

Antagonist

100

A _________ is used in place of a period for two sentences where the conjunction has been left out.

semicolon

100
A(n) ________________________ is a long narrative in a story or poem, about a hero who symbolizes the values of a cultural group.


Epic

100

Where is Beowulf originally from? Aka his ordinary world

Geatland

200

“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”

Alliteration

200

the feelings the reader has about a text

mood
200

______________ is when the short or long vowel sounds are repeated anywhere in words that are close together.

Assonance

200

The stage where the hero receives a challenge or quest.

The call to adventure

200

Who presents Beowulf with his first trial and victory

Grendel

300
_______________ is the central idea, concern, or message in a text

Theme

300

the problem or struggle between two opposing forces

conflict

300

A ____ joins words or phrases

conjunction

300
In this stage of the hero’s journey, the hero returns to the ordinary world, but he has gained new strength and wisdom.


Return Home

300
A culture where strong leaders and their warriors protect their people from other tribes is called a ________________________culture?


Warrior

400

A figure of speech comparing two things without using “like” or “as."

Metaphor

400

the time and place in which a story happens

setting

400

A ___ takes the place of a noun

Pronoun

400

The heros worst fears are confirmed- they realize something bigger/worse is in store

Approach

400

Who is responsible for the "ordeal" or largest conflict in Beowulf

Grendels Mother

500

using the five senses, sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, in writing

imagery

500
The series of actions and events in the story is called the  ____________________________ .

Plot

500

The part of a sentence that contains the verb and complete thought is called the ______________________.


Predicate

500

The hero meets an experienced figure who provides guidance.

Mentor

500

How does Beowulf ultimately defeat Grendel’s mother?

A magical sword