Epic Notes
What is a long work about the deeds of a hero called?
epic
What does mollify mean?
soothe or soften
Sitcom that starred Charlie Sheen as a cool uncle
Two and a half men
the repeating of the same consonant sound in a line of poetry
alliteration
Why did Beowulf never kill King Hrothgard?
his throne was protected by God
What traits does an epic hero have- name 3?
represents the culture
larger than life
What is an oligarchy?
government of the few
Elvis song says One for the money and ? for the ?
three to get ready
two for the show
a reference to a famous person, place or event that is known to most readers
Ex. Grendel was the descendant of Cain
Allusion
What fast food place has ice cream desserts named for Freshmen?
Wendys
Who wrote Beowulf?
No one knows
What might a gregarious student do at a pep rally?
yell and shout
If someone is cheating in a relationship they are said to be ? someone else
two timing
two opposite words placed side by side
oxymoron
Who wrote Beowulf?
no one knows
Why do they think there are Christian elements in Beowulf?
monk
Will someone intractable change their mind?
no
Texas dance
two step
comparison not using like or as
metaphor
Who sang the song "Thriller"?
MJ
What language was Beowulf written in?
Old, Middle or New English
What is one thing that you consider somniferous?
music gummies
If 2 people are good friends they are like _______ ______ in a pod
two peas
the repeating of vowels in a line of poetry
assonance
What is NaCl
Salt