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Read this passage from Beowulf. B. suspense
then, saw the sage companions
who waited with Hrothgar, watching
the flood,that the tossing waters
turbid grew,blood-stained the
mere. Old men together,hoary-
haired, of the hero spake;the
warrior would not, they weened,
again,proud of conquest, come to
seek their mighty master. To many it
seemed the wolf-of-the-waves had
won his life.The ninth hour came.
Which of these words best
describes the effect this passage
creates?
A. dullness
B. suspense
C. horror
D. sorrow
, Read this excerpt from Beowulf, in B. insulting
which Unferth, one of Hrothgar's
warriors, addresses Beowulf.
Art thou that Beowulf with Breca
did struggle,On the wide sea-
currents at swimming
contended,Where to humor your
pride the ocean ye tried,'Twas mere
folly that actuated you both to risk
your lives on the ocean. From
vainest vaunting adventured your
bodies In care of the waters?...In
the water's possession,Ye toiled for
a seven-night; he at swimming
outdid thee,In strength excelled
thee....The pledge that he made
thee Breca outdid you entirely. The
son of Beanstan hath soothly
accomplished.Then I ween thou wilt
find thee less fortunate issue,Much
more will Grendel outdo you, if you
vie with him in prowess.
Which of these words best
describes Unferth's tone?
A. vehement
B. insulting
C. ironic
D. casual
Which stanza pattern is used in Sir B. bob and wheel
Gawain and the Green Knight?
A. rime royal
B. bob and wheel
C. free verse
D. octave and sestet
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Read this passage from Beowulf. B. suspense
then, saw the sage companions
who waited with Hrothgar, watching
the flood,that the tossing waters
turbid grew,blood-stained the
mere. Old men together,hoary-
haired, of the hero spake;the
warrior would not, they weened,
again,proud of conquest, come to
seek their mighty master. To many it
seemed the wolf-of-the-waves had
won his life.The ninth hour came.
Which of these words best
describes the effect this passage
creates?
A. dullness
B. suspense
C. horror
D. sorrow
, Read this excerpt from Beowulf, in B. insulting
which Unferth, one of Hrothgar's
warriors, addresses Beowulf.
Art thou that Beowulf with Breca
did struggle,On the wide sea-
currents at swimming
contended,Where to humor your
pride the ocean ye tried,'Twas mere
folly that actuated you both to risk
your lives on the ocean. From
vainest vaunting adventured your
bodies In care of the waters?...In
the water's possession,Ye toiled for
a seven-night; he at swimming
outdid thee,In strength excelled
thee....The pledge that he made
thee Breca outdid you entirely. The
son of Beanstan hath soothly
accomplished.Then I ween thou wilt
find thee less fortunate issue,Much
more will Grendel outdo you, if you
vie with him in prowess.
Which of these words best
describes Unferth's tone?
A. vehement
B. insulting
C. ironic
D. casual
Which stanza pattern is used in Sir B. bob and wheel
Gawain and the Green Knight?
A. rime royal
B. bob and wheel
C. free verse
D. octave and sestet
