1. The Anglo-Saxons

2. 1. Theme- The main idea or point of a story in a generalization. Examples: The Boy Who Cried Wolf Macbeth

3. Point of View- Who tells the story and how it is told. Examples: Grendel Don Mclean

4. Hyperbole- Exaggeration/Figure of speech. Example: “I tried 1,000 times.”

5. Two or more words in a row that begin with the same sound. Example: Peter Piper Picked a Peck

6. Figurative description; language that allows the reader to paint a picture in their mind.

7. Representing things with symbols.

8. Kings: were chosen by land owned and battles won. King Alfred had a vision for his nation; started schools.

9. A lot of war left few buildings. Houses: made of wood. Churches: made of stone Crosses, box-shaped, small windows.

10. Worshipped many Gods. Female slaves were sacrificed.

11. Kings at top, slaves at bottom, very little in between. Land determines class placement.

12. How do you become a slave? Born in Sold in War Slaves can be freed or released when debts were paid.

13. Stones were good luck and corresponded to Gods. Clothes were made of linen or wool. Most wore a form of a dress; even men.

14. Spear (Iron) Shield (Wood) Double headed ax Short swords

15. Dice Board games Riddles Hunting Harp

16. Wheat Oats Rye Peas Beans Lentils Honey

17. Modern Authors Use Old English. Harry Potter LOTR ____________________ Example: Bald vs. Bald