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Beowulf: Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem

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What is the structure of a typical Beowulf line?

Six accents and divided into three parts by a caesura

Four accents and divided into two parts by a caesura (correct)

Two accents and divided into one part by a caesura

Eight accents and divided into two parts by a caesura

Who is believed to be the author of Beowulf?

A well-known Scandinavian historian

A Christian monk from the 10th century

A famous British playwright

An anonymous 8th-century Anglian poet (correct)

What term is used to refer to the sea in Beowulf?

Whale-road (correct)

Ocean-path

Fish-way

Water-highway

What is the name of the hero in Beowulf?

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Who does Beowulf fight fifty years later?

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Study Notes

Beowulf Line Structure

Each line in Beowulf is composed of four strong accents, with about 10 syllables

Beowulf's Author

The author's identity remains unknown

The Sea in Beowulf

The sea plays a significant role in the poem, often referred to as "the whale-road," a poetic metaphor

Beowulf's Hero

The hero of Beowulf is Beowulf himself, a legendary Geatish warrior

Beowulf's Later Foe

Beowulf fights a dragon fifty years after defeating Grendel and his mother

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Test your knowledge of Beowulf, the most important work of Old English literature. Explore the origins, themes, and historical context of this epic poem.