Beowulf, The Coming of Beowulf

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"...the Great king of the Danes...knows of your noble birth..." is an example of

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kinship

Front

"A poet sang, from time to time, in a clear pure voice" is a reference to: scop, kenning, formal boasting, kinship

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scop

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From which group of people does Beowulf come?

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Geates

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How did Hrothgar feel about Beowulf's visit?

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sat happily listening

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How does Welthow feel about Beowulf's visit?

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pleased with his words

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What does the apposition "Higlac's Follower and the strongest of the Geats" tell us about Beowulf?

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He is a strong warrior who follows Higlac

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CC.1.3.11–12.C

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Who was Grendel?

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monster who terrorized Hrothgar

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What fact in Beowulf shows that Beowulf is honorable?

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Beowulf doesn't use weapons because Grendel doesn't.

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Purpose of the apposition "shepherd of evil, guardian of crime" to describe Grendel?

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To emphasize Grendel's evil nature

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CC.1.3.11–12.D

CC.1.3.11–12.F