Beowulf Alliteration The repetition of consonant sounds in

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 http: //examples. yourdictionary. com/examples-ofalliteration-poems. html

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

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 Makes elaboration the lines easier to remember

Examples of Kennings Headhunter 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

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

#1: Centers 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 construction paper onto

Do Now Finish reading Part 4 The Arrival of the Hero (p. 25 line 165 -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 Beowulf the dialogue between Unferth & Write a script using modern language reflecting their conflict Consider 20 each character’s argument 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 Metaphor o A metaphor that is developed over several lines of poetry or throughout a whole poem. o Page 1196

Think Pair Share Independently, find an extended metaphor in section 7 on page 30 Discuss Hint: with a partner Consider Beowulf’s defeat of the sea monsters