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Poetic Devices in Beowulf

Poetic Devices in Beowulf. Alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds of words. In Beowulf ’s original form (Old English), alliteration is used in almost every line. Because the poem had no fixed rhyme pattern, alliteration was an important memory technique.

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Poetic Devices in Beowulf

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  1. Poetic Devices in Beowulf

  2. Alliteration • Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds of words. • In Beowulf’s original form (Old English), alliteration is used in almost every line. • Because the poem had no fixed rhyme pattern, alliteration was an important memory technique. • For example: • The harrowing history haunted the heroes. • Excerpt from poem and translation: • ferdon folc-togan feorran ond nean (839) • chieftans came from far and near (839)

  3. Identifying Alliteration Directions: Underline the sound of each word that uses alliteration. 1.) Twelve tiny teenagers tried the tango. 2.) The Philly Phanatic finally followed the fans. 3.)The chief cop ordered the caesar salad.

  4. Kenning • Kennings are compound expressions used to represent common people, places, things, or events. (part of speech: NOUN) • The purpose they served in Beowulf was to add imagery to the poem and make it more visual. • For example: • dwelling place = home • battle sweat = blood • sky candle = _________ sun

  5. Sample Kennings from the Poem a person’s body

  6. Modern-Day Kennings

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