1. Beowulf

2. Epic
A long narrative poem that traces the adventures of a great hero and has the power to transport you to another time and place

3. Epic Hero
Being of noble birth or high position and often of great historical importance
Mortal who exhibits qualities that reflect important ideals of society
Performs courageous, superhuman deeds that reflect the values of the era
Performs actions that often determine the fate of a nation or group of people

4. Old English Techniques
Alliteration:
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words which helps unify the lines
So mankind’s enemy continued his crimes.

5. Old English Techniques
Caesura
a pause dividing each line, with each part having two accented syllables to help maintain the rhythm of the lines used in spoken language
He took what he wanted, // all the treasures

6. Old English Techniques
Kenning
A metaphorical compound word or phrase substituted for a noun or name, which enhances meaning
mankind’s enemy Grendel
bone house body