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Beowulf When was it written? ANSWER- Between 700 -1000 AD Who is the author? ANSWER- unknown Where does Beowulf take place? ANSWER- Denmark & Sweden, in Scandinavia How was the story spread? ANSWER- Oral tradition Who actually wrote down the story of Beowulf? ANSWER- Christian monks What language was Beowulf originally composed in? ANSWER- Old English Beowulf is an example of an _____ hero ANSWER- epic What is an epic hero? ANSWER- the central figure in a long narrative that reflects the values and heroic ideals of a particular society What is a common flaw of an epic hero? ANSWER- hubris What are two important literary elements in Beowulf? ANSWER- Alliteration and Kennings What character is mentioned in the very beginning of Beowulf? ANSWER- Shield Sheafson, the king of the Danes
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