Tech W.: Elegies: The Seafarer/ The Wife’s Lament/ The Wanderer

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is caesura?

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A pause or break in a line of poetry, often used for effect.

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What is an elegy?

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A poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'strange folk-land' in 'The Wife's Lament'?

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It indicates the historical context of exile and the feeling of being an outsider.

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What is the main theme of 'The Seafarer'?

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The struggle between the allure of the sea and the hardships of life.

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What is the role of the speaker in 'The Wife's Lament'?

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The speaker expresses feelings of loss, longing, and isolation due to her husband's absence.

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What is the characteristic of Anglo-Saxon poetry illustrated by 'The Wife's Lament'?

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The use of caesura, which adds rhythm and structure to the poem.

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What does the phrase 'dreary in spirit' suggest about the speaker's emotional state?

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It conveys a sense of sadness and despair.