Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf

Question 1

Listen to an excerpt from Beowulf here.Write two to three sentences explaining what you notice about the language of the poem.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

I can hear that Beowulf uses alliteration and a pattern of stressed syllables. The language of the poem does not sound much like modern English, likely because Old English is more closely related to Germanic languages.

Question 2

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The poem uses alliteration.; The poem relies on a pattern of stressed syllables.; There are pauses.; The language of the poem sounds very different from modern English.

Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf Answers

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