Beowulf Vocab. Flashcards
1
Q
Comitatus
A
The relationship between a warrior and his king.
2
Q
Wergild
A
The debt you have to pay for a life in either blood or money.
3
Q
Alliteration
A
Rhyming, repeating consonants.
4
Q
Kennings
A
Nouns put together to make a name.
5
Q
Exposition
A
Background information to understand the plot.
6
Q
Scop
A
A singing Saxon poet.
7
Q
Caesura
A
A cut or break in a line of poetry.
8
Q
Thane
A
Warrior
9
Q
Mead Hall
A
Building where they drink and worship…
