Beowulf Term Review

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What is a Kenning?

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A Kenning is an Old English metaphorical, compound-word description used to replace a noun, such as 'whale-road' for sea.

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as in 'Gary gave gallons of gas to him.'

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What is Assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, creating a musical effect.

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What is Consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity, often at the end of words.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is the significance of the hero's journey in literature?

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The hero's journey is a narrative structure that outlines the typical adventure of the archetype known as the Hero, often involving a call to adventure, challenges, and transformation.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.