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Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe Viking war poems?
Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe Viking war poems?
Why did Old English begin in written form?
Why did Old English begin in written form?
Which poem tells the story of the legendary Geatish hero?
Which poem tells the story of the legendary Geatish hero?
Who was known as the author of Old English and translated many books from Latin into Old English?
Who was known as the author of Old English and translated many books from Latin into Old English?
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Which text contains a Biblical poetic paraphrase of the story of Judith?
Which text contains a Biblical poetic paraphrase of the story of Judith?
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What is the oldest collection of church sermons from the 10th century?
What is the oldest collection of church sermons from the 10th century?
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What is the primary purpose of crafting a video of telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
What is the primary purpose of crafting a video of telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
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According to the rubric, what is the criteria for being 'Exemplary' in knowing the story of 'Beowulf'?
According to the rubric, what is the criteria for being 'Exemplary' in knowing the story of 'Beowulf'?
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Which characteristic is NOT included in the criteria for being 'Beginning' in terms of knowing the story of 'Beowulf'?
Which characteristic is NOT included in the criteria for being 'Beginning' in terms of knowing the story of 'Beowulf'?
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What is the Audience Contact criteria for being 'Developing' in telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
What is the Audience Contact criteria for being 'Developing' in telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
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In terms of Voice, what does being 'Accomplished' entail when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
In terms of Voice, what does being 'Accomplished' entail when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
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What duration is expected for being 'Exemplary' in telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
What duration is expected for being 'Exemplary' in telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
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'Beginning' level storytellers may rely on __________ when telling the story of 'Beowulf.'
'Beginning' level storytellers may rely on __________ when telling the story of 'Beowulf.'
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'Developing' level storytellers may suffer from __________ when telling the story of 'Beowulf.'
'Developing' level storytellers may suffer from __________ when telling the story of 'Beowulf.'
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'Accomplished' storytellers use which voice characteristics when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
'Accomplished' storytellers use which voice characteristics when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
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'Exemplary' storytellers need to ensure what when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
'Exemplary' storytellers need to ensure what when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
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What is the oldest surviving text in Old English literature?
What is the oldest surviving text in Old English literature?
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What was the primary method of transmission for Anglo-Saxon literary works?
What was the primary method of transmission for Anglo-Saxon literary works?
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Which of the following regions has a literary tradition that closely resembles Old English literature?
Which of the following regions has a literary tradition that closely resembles Old English literature?
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What characteristic helped Anglo-Saxon people remember the alliterative verse in their poetry?
What characteristic helped Anglo-Saxon people remember the alliterative verse in their poetry?
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What was the role of epic poems in Anglo-Saxon literature?
What was the role of epic poems in Anglo-Saxon literature?
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What is one key reason why much Anglo-Saxon verse resembles earlier Viking and German war poems?
What is one key reason why much Anglo-Saxon verse resembles earlier Viking and German war poems?
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What happened to the only manuscript of a well-known speech mentioned in the text?
What happened to the only manuscript of a well-known speech mentioned in the text?
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Which poem from the Exeter Book describes the decay of a once glorious city of Roman Britain?
Which poem from the Exeter Book describes the decay of a once glorious city of Roman Britain?
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In what way were Christian tales often integrated with Old English heroic stories?
In what way were Christian tales often integrated with Old English heroic stories?
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What is the common theme of the poems described as 'elegies' or 'wisdom poetry' in the Exeter Book?
What is the common theme of the poems described as 'elegies' or 'wisdom poetry' in the Exeter Book?
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What does the poet of 'The Wanderer' question regarding engaging in warfare?
What does the poet of 'The Wanderer' question regarding engaging in warfare?
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'The Wanderer' reflects on an attack where...
'The Wanderer' reflects on an attack where...
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Which major scriptorium was NOT mentioned in the text as a place where Anglo-Saxon manuscripts originated?
Which major scriptorium was NOT mentioned in the text as a place where Anglo-Saxon manuscripts originated?
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What type of work ranks lowest in quantity among the Anglo-Saxon manuscripts listed?
What type of work ranks lowest in quantity among the Anglo-Saxon manuscripts listed?
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Who constructed the first widely accepted theory about Old English poetry?
Who constructed the first widely accepted theory about Old English poetry?
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What are the two types of Old English poetry mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of Old English poetry mentioned in the text?
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What is the main dialect of the regional dialects used in the Anglo-Saxon manuscripts?
What is the main dialect of the regional dialects used in the Anglo-Saxon manuscripts?
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'Not all of the texts can be fairly called literature; some are merely lists of names or aborted pen trials.' What category do these texts fall under?
'Not all of the texts can be fairly called literature; some are merely lists of names or aborted pen trials.' What category do these texts fall under?
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