34 Questions
Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe Viking war poems?
Rhymes sound like the smashing of words
Why did Old English begin in written form?
Danish invasions
Which poem tells the story of the legendary Geatish hero?
Beowulf
Who was known as the author of Old English and translated many books from Latin into Old English?
King Alfred
Which text contains a Biblical poetic paraphrase of the story of Judith?
Nowell Codex
What is the oldest collection of church sermons from the 10th century?
Blickling homilies
What is the primary purpose of crafting a video of telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
To demonstrate knowledge of the epic
According to the rubric, what is the criteria for being 'Exemplary' in knowing the story of 'Beowulf'?
Knowing the story well, practicing, using no notes, and speaking confidently
Which characteristic is NOT included in the criteria for being 'Beginning' in terms of knowing the story of 'Beowulf'?
Speaking clearly and loudly
What is the Audience Contact criteria for being 'Developing' in telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
Involving only a few audience members with questions
In terms of Voice, what does being 'Accomplished' entail when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
Usually loudly, speaking slowly, and clearly explaining unfamiliar words
What duration is expected for being 'Exemplary' in telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
5 to 10 minutes
'Beginning' level storytellers may rely on __________ when telling the story of 'Beowulf.'
Reading from notes and appearing uncomfortable
'Developing' level storytellers may suffer from __________ when telling the story of 'Beowulf.'
Incorrect pronunciation of some words and mumbling occasionally
'Accomplished' storytellers use which voice characteristics when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
'Usually loudly, speaks slowly, and clearly explains'
'Exemplary' storytellers need to ensure what when telling the story of 'Beowulf'?
'Storyteller looks at all the audience; involves them with questions'
What is the oldest surviving text in Old English literature?
Cædmon's Hymn
What was the primary method of transmission for Anglo-Saxon literary works?
Oral tradition
Which of the following regions has a literary tradition that closely resembles Old English literature?
Norway
What characteristic helped Anglo-Saxon people remember the alliterative verse in their poetry?
Consonant rhyme
What was the role of epic poems in Anglo-Saxon literature?
To be performed orally
What is one key reason why much Anglo-Saxon verse resembles earlier Viking and German war poems?
Inherited oral tradition
What happened to the only manuscript of a well-known speech mentioned in the text?
It was destroyed in a fire in 1731.
Which poem from the Exeter Book describes the decay of a once glorious city of Roman Britain?
The Ruin
In what way were Christian tales often integrated with Old English heroic stories?
By casting the tales of Christianity into the older heroic stories.
What is the common theme of the poems described as 'elegies' or 'wisdom poetry' in the Exeter Book?
Lamentation over the decay and fleeting nature of life
What does the poet of 'The Wanderer' question regarding engaging in warfare?
The wisdom of rushing into battle against superior forces.
'The Wanderer' reflects on an attack where...
...his close friends and kin were all killed.
Which major scriptorium was NOT mentioned in the text as a place where Anglo-Saxon manuscripts originated?
York
What type of work ranks lowest in quantity among the Anglo-Saxon manuscripts listed?
Poetry
Who constructed the first widely accepted theory about Old English poetry?
Eduard Sievers
What are the two types of Old English poetry mentioned in the text?
Epic and Lyric
What is the main dialect of the regional dialects used in the Anglo-Saxon manuscripts?
West Saxon
'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?
'Practical works on grammar, medicine, geography'
Explore the research focus in the 20th century regarding dating, creation locations, and regional dialects of Old English manuscripts. Delve into the seven major scriptoria where the manuscripts originate and the specific regional dialects used in these historical texts.
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