Introduction To Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf

To make an inference correctly, a reader should explain how the inference is influenced by modern language. show how the inference impacts the language in the text. provide evidence to support the inference. describe how the inference affects the plot.

Read the passage from Beowulf. The hero arose, surrounded closelyby his powerful thanes. A party remainedunder orders to keep watch on the arms;the rest proceeded, led by their princeunder Heorot's roof.And standing on the hearthin webbed links that the smith had woven,the fine-forged mesh of his gleaming mail-shirt,resolute in his helmet, Beowulf spoke: Which word from the passage is a feature of Anglo-Saxon culture? powerful thanes roof gleaming

Read the passage from Beowulf. Beowulf, Ecgtheow's son, replied:"Well, friend Unferth, you have had your sayabout Breca and me. But it was mostly beerthat was doing the talking. The truth is this:when the going was heavy in those high waves,I was the strongest swimmer of all.We'd been children together and we grew updaring ourselves to outdo each other,boasting and urging each other to riskour lives on the sea. Now read Luka's inference. Even though he's a warrior, Beowulf often uses diplomacy instead of rushing to anger and aggression. Which sentence from the passage best supports his inference? Well, friend Unferth, you have had your say about Breca and me. But it was mostly beer that was doing the talking. The truth is this: when the going was heavy in those high waves, I was the strongest swimmer of all. We'd been children together and we grew up daring ourselves to outdo each other, boasting and urging each other to risk our lives on the sea.

______ refers to a conclusion based on evidence in the text.

Read the passage from Beowulf. So the Helming woman went on her rounds,queenly and dignified, decked out in rings,offering the goblet to all ranks,treating the household and the assembled troops until it was Beowulf's turn to take it from her hand. Which feature of Anglo-Saxon culture is described in the excerpt? a Christian tradition a cup-bearer a gift-giving a Pagan tradition

Read Anja's inference about Hrothgar. Despite Grendel's success in killing Hrothgar's men, Hrothgar's faith in God remained unshaken. Which passage best supports her inference? [Hrothgar] Now Holy Godhas, in His goodness, guided him hereto the West-Danes, to defend us from Grendel. [Beowulf] Whichever one death fellsmust deem it a just judgment by God. [Beowulf] Light came from the east,bright guarantee of God, and the waveswent quiet; I could see headlands [Wealhtheow] With measured words she welcomed the Geatand thanked God for granting her wish

Read the passage from Beowulf. Then it was like old times in the echoing hall,proud talk and the people happy,loud and excited; until soon enough Halfdane's heir had to be away to his night's rest. He realized that the demon was going to descend on the hall,that he had plotted all day, from dawn-light until darkness gathered again over the world and stealthy night-shapes came stealing forthunder the cloud-murk. The passage features Anglo-Saxon culture because people are feasting. laughing. relaxing. worrying.

Read the passage from Beowulf. Wealhtheow came in,Hrothgar's queen, observing the courtesies.Adorned in her gold, she graciously salute the men in hall, then handed the cup first to Hrothgar, their homeland's guardian,urging him to drink deep and enjoy it because he was dear to them. And he drank it down like the warlord he was, with festive cheer.So the Helming woman went on her rounds,queenly and dignified, decked out in rings,offering the goblet to all ranks,treating the household and the assembled troopuntil it was Beowulf's turn to take it from her hand.With measured words she welcomed the Geatand thanked God for granting her wishthat a deliverer she could believe in would arriveto ease their afflictions. Which inference is most supported by the passage? Wealhtheow is more interested in wealth and power than she is in the safety of her people. Wealhtheow is not pleased that Beowulf and his men have arrived to fight with Grendel. Wealhtheow is nervous speaking in front of Beowulf and his men because she is afraid of them. Wealhtheow has not been impressed by the men who have fought Grendel up to this point.

When a student studies the way the English language has evolved, the student is studying English's alliteration. development. origin. repetition.

Read the passage from Beowulf. They marched in step,hurrying on till the timbered hallrose before them, radiant with gold.Nobody on earth knew of anotherbuilding like it. Majesty lodged there,its light shone over many lands. Which feature of Old English poetry did this modern translation maintain? alliteration full lines rhyme short pauses