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Anglo-Saxon Period

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English IV Honors - Semester I Review

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Beowulf Vocabulary

Beowulf Vocabulary. Resolute. Firm determination; bold. Vehemently. A forceful energy; powerful. Infallible. Incapable of error. F urled. To wrap around something. Lavish. Marked by excess; extravagant. Assail. To attack violently. Extolled. To praise highly; glorify. Epic.

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The Anglo-Saxon Period

The Anglo-Saxon Period. 449 to 1066 A. D. I. Historical Background. A. The Anglo Saxon Period covers from 449 to 1066 A.D. B. The earliest inhabitants of Britain are the Iberians from the area of present day Portugal and Spain. C. Celts: 800 and 600 B.C to 55 B. C. 1.The Brithons

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Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Culture

Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Culture. Culture - Language, social habits, values, hierarchies, religion, beliefs, art, and music Lived during MEDIEVAL PERIOD; 500 to 1150 AD Major surviving literary works: Beowulf (600 AD) and The Exeter Book (1000 AD)

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Figurative language

Figurative language. Language that communi-cates meaning beyond the literal meanings of the words. Poetic Devices & Figurative Language. Kennings- Old English metaphorical descriptions used to replace a noun (Ex: “whale road” is a kenning for the sea.)

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Figurative language

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Anglo Saxon Poetry

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Figurative language

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The Anglo-Saxons

The Anglo-Saxons. 449-1066 AD. The British Legacy. Had been invaded and settled many times over and all contributed to what is now Great Britain Celts Romans Angles and Saxons Vikings Normans. The Spirit of the Celts.

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Beowulf

Beowulf. The Epic Hero. Predestined heroism Mysterious origin Vulnerability Rite of passage Embodies cultural ideals. The Epic Hero. Actions consist of responses to catastrophic situations in which the supernatural often intervenes.

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Notes for Beowulf

Notes for Beowulf. Epic : A long narrative poem telling about the deeds of a great hero and reflecting the values of the society from which it originated. Epic Characteristics. Tells the story of a hero/leader who is larger than life Begins by stating the theme of the work

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ANGLO-SAXON ERA

ANGLO-SAXON ERA. The Beginning of English Literature. Pagan. Polytheistic, Worship elements of nature. Early Anglo-Saxon culture. 2. Life is in the hands of fate ( Wyrd = Goddess of Fate ). 3. Notable deities Tiu = god of war & sky (Tuesday)

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Beowulf the Poem

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Introduction to Generic Ideals The Anglo-Saxon Period

Introduction to Generic Ideals The Anglo-Saxon Period. Record notes on organizer. Epic. a long narrative poem written in a lofty style, set in a remote time and place, involving heroic characters and deeds. Structural elements :. Larger-than-life hero Supernatural forces influence action

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Beowulf 2

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Beowulf 101

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Beowulf Boast

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