Beowulf

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

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

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Search & Share Search for 3 examples of alliteration in

Beowulf and record them in your notebook

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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

Examples of Kennings Headhunter

Person who seeks out qualified professionals for a particular job

Gas-guzzlerA car that uses a large amount of gas

Whale-roadThe ocean

Shepherd of evilGrendel

Search & Share Read section 5 of Beowulf

Find 2 examples of kennings in section 5 and record them in your notebook

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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 KenningsComplete the handout analyzing modern kennings

#4: Create Your Own KenningCreate a kenning for yourself. Write a

paragraph explaining its meaning. Mount onto construction paper

Do Now Finish reading Part 4 The Arrival of the

Hero (p. 25 line165-189)

What do you think the purpose of Part 4 is?

Foil A character who contrasts another

character

The contrast emphasizes the differences between the characters

This brings out the unique qualities in each

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?

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

Metaphor Figure of speech that makes a

comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.

Example: His love is a rose

Extended Metaphoro A metaphor that is developed over several

lines of poetry or throughout a whole poem.

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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