Examples Of Alliteration In Beowulf
1. Find an example of a literary device and write the example. Be sure to label what device it is and explain how your example fits the description
In this passage, I noticed the literary device of alliteration being used numerous times. Alliteration is the repetition of a sound at the beginning of a series of words. In lines 313-315, the "m" sound is repeated. "That mighty protector of men, Meant to hold the monster till its life...". I think that the repetition of the "m" sound represents the battle between Beowulf and Grendel and emphasizes good vs evil by saying "the mighty protector of men" and "monster". I think the sop wants to also highlight the fact that good is stronger and mightier than any monster or evil that is out there, …show more content…
The sop expresses in vivid detail how the mead hall is constructed and it's strength and power that it holds. "Great bodies beating at its beautiful walls; Shaped and fastened with iron , inside and out, artfully worked, the building stood firm."(295-298). The sop describes the mead hall as "beautiful" and "artfully worked". Also, as the ferocious battle transpired, that the building stood firm and strong. In Anglo Saxon culture, the mead hall is praised and viewed as a place of sanctuary where the King and his men can drink and have fun. Also, with the mead's hall description of it's beauty, it shows how the Anglo Saxons were very artistic people.
5. Provide an image that you think captures something about the day's reading. It does not have to be an image of Beowulf! It can be any image that captures the action, the tone, or the overall meaning (theme) of the passage. Explain why you chose the image. I chose this image because I feel it really highlights and pinpoints how the battle between Beowulf and Grendel went down. It was a fierce battle between the two and as you can see, in the background, there is actually benches and furniture moved around and broken due to the battle. Also, the way that Beowulf is holding Grendel shows that good has prevailed and is victorious. I also really like how they portray Grendel as a dark, evil
In this passage, I noticed the literary device of alliteration being used numerous times. Alliteration is the repetition of a sound at the beginning of a series of words. In lines 313-315, the "m" sound is repeated. "That mighty protector of men, Meant to hold the monster till its life...". I think that the repetition of the "m" sound represents the battle between Beowulf and Grendel and emphasizes good vs evil by saying "the mighty protector of men" and "monster". I think the sop wants to also highlight the fact that good is stronger and mightier than any monster or evil that is out there, …show more content…
The sop expresses in vivid detail how the mead hall is constructed and it's strength and power that it holds. "Great bodies beating at its beautiful walls; Shaped and fastened with iron , inside and out, artfully worked, the building stood firm."(295-298). The sop describes the mead hall as "beautiful" and "artfully worked". Also, as the ferocious battle transpired, that the building stood firm and strong. In Anglo Saxon culture, the mead hall is praised and viewed as a place of sanctuary where the King and his men can drink and have fun. Also, with the mead's hall description of it's beauty, it shows how the Anglo Saxons were very artistic people.
5. Provide an image that you think captures something about the day's reading. It does not have to be an image of Beowulf! It can be any image that captures the action, the tone, or the overall meaning (theme) of the passage. Explain why you chose the image. I chose this image because I feel it really highlights and pinpoints how the battle between Beowulf and Grendel went down. It was a fierce battle between the two and as you can see, in the background, there is actually benches and furniture moved around and broken due to the battle. Also, the way that Beowulf is holding Grendel shows that good has prevailed and is victorious. I also really like how they portray Grendel as a dark, evil