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RL 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choiceson meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. L 4a Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word. L 5a Interpret figures of speech in context and analyze their role in the text. L 5b Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations.  \ndid you know?  \nThe original Beowulf manuscript . . .  \n• exists in only one copy.  \n• was damaged and nearly destroyed in a fire in the 18th century.  \n• has now been preserved through digitization.  \nfrom Beowulf  \nEpic Poem by the Beowulf Poet Translated by Burton Raffel  \n\n| VIDEO TRAILER | | | KEYWORD: HML12-40A |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nMeet the Author  \n| The Beowulf Poet about 750? |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| \u003Cbr>“Hear me!” So begins Beowulf, the oldest surviving epic poem in English. The command was intended to capture the listening audience’s attention, for Beowulf was originally chanted or sung aloud. Centuries of poet-singers, called scops (shIps), recited the adventures of Beowulf. It is our great fortune that eventually a gifted poet unified the heroic accounts and produced an enduring work of art.\u003Cbr>By Anonymous Unfortunately, we don’t know who that poet was or when Beowulf was composed. Scholars contend that the poet may have lived anytime between the middle of the seventh century a.d. and the end of the tenth century. However, we do know where the poem was written. In the fifth century, bloody warfare in northern Europe had driven many Germanicspeaking tribes, including groups of Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, to abandon their homes. Many of these groups settled in England, where they established what is now called Anglo-Saxon civilization.\u003Cbr>The people of the Anglo-Saxon period spoke a language known as Old English, the language in which Beowulf was composed. | Old English bears little resemblance to Modern English and so must be translated for readers today. By the time Beowulf was written, the Anglo-Saxons had also converted to Christianity. This Christian influence is evident in the poem.\u003Cbr>Long Ago and Far Away Although Beowulf was composed in England, the poem describes events that take place in Scandinavia around the 500s among two groups: the Danes ofwhat is now Denmark and the Geats (gCts) of what is now Sweden. Beowulf is a Geat warrior who crosses the sea to defeat Grendel, a monster who is terrorizing the Danes. He later returns to his homeland to succeed his uncle as king of the Geats.\u003Cbr>Beowulf celebrates warrior culture and deeds requiring great strength and courage. Scops recited the poem and other tales in mead halls, large wooden buildings that provided a safe haven for warriors returning from battle. During the performances, audiences feasted and drank mead, an alcoholic beverage.\u003Cbr>Survivor The sole surviving copy of Beowulf dates from about the year 1000. It is the work of Christian monks who preserved the literature of the past by copying manuscripts. After suffering mistreatment and several near-disasters, the Beowulf manuscript is now safely housed in the |  |\n|  | British Library in London. | |\n\nAuthor Online  \n40  \ntext analysis: characteristics of an epic  \nAn epic, a long narrative poem that traces the adventures of a great hero, has the power to transport you to another time and place. Beowulf takes you to the Anglo-Saxon period and the land of the Danes and the Geats, where a mighty warrior battles fantastic monsters. As you read the poem, note some of the following characteristics of epic poetry:  \n• The hero is a legendary figure who performs deeds requiring incredible courage and strength.  \n• The hero embodies character traits that reflect lofty ideals.  \n• The poet uses f","cbCaimPmVqzrbpdW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimPmVqzrbpdW","pdf",1901642,36,"English","# Meet the Author\n# Author Online\n# Text Analysis: Characteristics of an Epic\n# Reading Strategy: Reading Old English Poetry\n## Alliteration\n## Caesura\n## Kenning\n# Vocabulary in Context\n# Where Do Monsters Lurk?","[{\"question\":\"What is Beowulf and why is it considered an epic poem?\",\"answer\":\"Beowulf is an Old English epic narrative about a legendary hero whose deeds require extraordinary courage and strength. 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