Beowulf Vocabulary

Front

What is a spirit thought to inspire a human called?

Back

Muse

Front

What is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a line of poetry known as?

Back

Alliteration

Front

What term refers to fate or destiny in Old English literature?

Back

Wyrd

Front

What is a two-word poetic renaming called?

Back

Kenning

Front

Who is a landowner that received his land from the king in Anglo-Saxon society?

Back

Thanes

Front

What literary device involves a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

Back

Simile

Front

What is the term for a long narrative poem that recounts the deeds of a heroic figure?

Back

Epic

Front

What is the term for a recurring theme or motif in literature?

Back

Archetype

Front

What is the term for a character who contrasts with another character, often the protagonist?

Back

Foil

Front

What is the term for a story or poem that uses symbols to convey deeper meanings?

Back

Allegory