Beowulf Unit Test

Beowulf Unit Test

1. You need to know the following literary terms:

   • epic simile, epic hero, epic poetry, allegory, protagonist, antagonist, kenning, imagery, theme, allusion, conflict
     • Review allegory worksheet
       • See completed worksheet in BB or Adobe Reader
     • Review theme worksheet
       • See completed worksheet in BB or Adobe Reader

2. You need to know the following about Anglo-Saxon culture:

   • invasion of Britain, society/civilization, warrior culture, religious beliefs, code of comitatus
     • Review prezi on Anglo-Saxons
       • http://prezi.com/ixeuguy6jxxf/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share You have this printed out because we did this before switching over to iPads

3. You need to know the following about epic poetry

   • characteristics of epic poetry, characteristics of epic hero
     • Review prezi on Epic Poetry
       • http://prezi.com/aozqvzwzco0r/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share You have this printed out because we did this before switching over to iPads

4. If needed, re-read the poem

   • Beowulf - Pgs. 40-64 in Pearson etext

5. Review the Beowulf Reading Guides

   • See completed reading guides in BB or in Adobe Reader