1. Beowulf

2. Alliteration
The repetition of consonant sounds in words that are close to one another
Often at the beginning of words
Increases poem’s rhythmic and musical effects
Makes a poem’s lines memorable

3. Examples of Alliteration
Sally sells seashells at the sea shore
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Hot-hearted Beowulf was bent upon battle

4. Search & Share
Search for 3 examples of alliteration in Beowulf and record them in your notebook
Share with your group and add to your list

5. Kenning
A metaphorical phrase or compound word used to name a person, place, thing, or event indirectly
The compound word describe a characteristic or quality.
Provides elaboration
Makes the lines easier to remember

6. Examples of Kennings Headhunter Gas-guzzler Whale-road
Person who seeks out qualified professionals for a particular job
Gas-guzzler
A car that uses a large amount of gas
Whale-road
The ocean
Shepherd of evil
Grendel

7. Search & Share Read section 5 of Beowulf
Find 2 examples of kennings in section 5 and record them in your notebook
Share with your group and add to your list

8. Centers #1: Computers Find song lyrics that use alliteration.
#2: Create Kennings
Create kennings for Snookie, Grendel, Facebook, & a classmate in your group
#3: Analyzing Kennings
Complete the handout analyzing modern kennings
#4: Create Your Own Kenning
Create a kenning for yourself. Write a paragraph explaining its meaning. Mount onto construction paper

9. Do Now
Finish reading Part 4 The Arrival of the Hero (p. 25 line )
What do you think the purpose of Part 4 is?

10. Foil A character who contrasts another character
The contrast emphasizes the differences between the characters
This brings out the unique qualities in each

11. Gallery Walk TChart Compare Unferth’s argument & Beowulf’s argument
Reflection
What are Unferth’s possible motives for challenging Beowulf?
Apply your knowledge of foil characters. What does the foil relationship teach us about Beowulf?
Do you think this dialogue shows Beowulf as more of an epic hero or less of one?

12. Modern Script Interpret the dialogue between Unferth & Beowulf
Write a script using modern language reflecting their conflict
Consider each character’s argument
20 lines total

13. Metaphor Extended Metaphor
Figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.
Example: His love is a rose
Extended Metaphor
A metaphor that is developed over several lines of poetry or throughout a whole poem.
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14. Think Pair Share
Independently, find an extended metaphor in section 7 on page 30
Discuss with a partner
Hint: Consider Beowulf’s defeat of the sea monsters