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beowulf epic stuff
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09/11/2005

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Anglo-Saxon was named after what?
Definition
The Germanic soldiers who crossed over the North Sea to England
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The Anglo-Saxon period was also known as:
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The dark Ages
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When did the Celtics, Vikings, etc take over england?
Definition
When the roman legions were taken away.
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what religion were the Anglo-Saxons converted to and by who?
Definition
Christianity by Celtic missionaries
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What king was influential in inspriring learning?
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Alfred the Great
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What was the first known historical record?
Definition
Anglo Saxon Chronicle
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Scop
Definition
a singing poet
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thanes
Definition
men protecting the king
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mead
Definition
a fermented drink, made from honey malt and yeast
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bretwalda
Definition
a ruling king
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caesura
Definition
a break or a pause
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alliteration
Definition
repetition of consonant sounds at beginning of words or accented syllables
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kenning
Definition
a poetical named used for the usual name of a noun
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epithet
Definition
an adjective or other term applied to a peron or thing
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hyperbole
Definition
obvious exaggeration
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epic
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a long narritive poem relating to heroic deeds of noble personages
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The hero in Beowulf is what?
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known internationally
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what is the setting like
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vast, covering great nations
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what are used from time to time
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supernatural forces-- gods, angels, demons
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what style is used
Definition
sustained elevation and great simplicity
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how does the poet feel about the deeds of the hero?
Definition
he is objective
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how does the poem start and what does it mean?
Definition
in medias re, meaning in the middle of things
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