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Part 2 Flashcards

1
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sheen; gloss; reflected light

A

lustre

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2
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deserted of people; abandoned

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desolate

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3
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various; varied

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manifold

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4
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never failing; certain

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infallible

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5
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careless

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heedless

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6
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a beautiful Danish sword that Hrothgar gives Beowulf to fight Grendel’s mother

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Hrunting

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7
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in Anglo-Saxon England, a man who held land granted by the king

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thane

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8
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moving swiftly in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction

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careering

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9
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wavelike motion

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undulation

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10
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a fast-moving stream of water

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torrent

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11
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“Foaming and gurgling, bubbling hot with blood.” Gurgling and bubbling are examples of ___, the formation of word that imitates a sound.

A

onomatopoeia

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12
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To whom does Beowulf wish to give his treasure if he should die?

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Hygelac

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13
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With what does Beowulf slay Grendel’s mother?

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a sword forged by giants

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14
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What trophy does Beowulf bring to the surface? And what in particular caused him to do this?

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Grendel’s head

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15
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What is Hrothgar’s view on the origin of grief, which he expresses the morning after the attack by the she-monster?

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Grief is heaven’s decree

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16
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When the she-moster draws her knife and attempts to slay Beowulf, he survives for two reasons. What are they?

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his mailcoat and God’s wisdom

17
Q

When the “rich feasting” beings in celebration of Beowulf’s return, identify two things that are included in the celebration.

A

exchange of treasure; loud revelry of heroes

18
Q

“Meanwhile the Prince,
Dragging the monster’s head, dived upward.
Behind him a myriad bubbles in sparkling trail
Bejewelled his victorious path and, bursting,
Purged the water of poison.” (p. 28)
This quote includes what important literary device(s)?

A

Central One Idea, setting, and imagery

19
Q

Who does the minstrel sing of during the celebration this time?

A

Beowulf

20
Q

What is Beowulf’s understanding of Fate that he reveals before jumping in the lake to fight Grendel’s mother?

A

Fate’s ways are secret and final.

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