Vocab/Beowulf

Alliteration

The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. This device helps anfiy the lines.

Rhythm

Created by four stresses or beats in many lines.

Kennings

Metaphorical, compounds words or phrases substituted for simple nouns

Theme

Theme is a message or central idea about life or human nature.

Caesara

A pause that divides the line, with each part having two stresses.

Aghast

Struck by shock, terror, or amazement

Affliction

Something that cause suffering or pain

Wail

A long, loud high-pitched cry expressing grief sorrow, or fear

Plight

A situation, especially a bad or unfortunate one.

Loathsome

Causing loathing; abhorrent

Traditional epics like Beowulf began as _ poems retold over many generations before they were finally written down

Oral

This adjective describes a hero

Brave

This hall is the gathering place for the community

Mead

This is believed to have the biggest impact on Anglo-Saxon literature

Christianity

The theme is?

Good defeats evil/ Be kind

Grendal hates humanity he is

Cursed