How English came to be English in the early years.
During the A.D and B.C period in Modern Europe. Their were conquests among the rulers, aside from the ruling their were lots of relocation among the rulers. That brought battles and new land in Modern Europe.
Here are two links of modern poems written in the style of the epic Beowulf : The Tale of the Hero by Michael demonstrated good use of Foreshadowing. http://michael72.weebly.com/ Tales of Savitar by Matthew Rivas demonstrated good use of Fatalism. matt115rhhs.weebly.com
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The Anglo-Saxon Folk Epic Poem
One significant thing about the folk epic poem Beowulf is that it is the oldest major work of literature in English.
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Desmond by John Cleary
![]() There once was a British shield-bearer who fought epic battles and brought Christanity in his youth .forum.woodenboat.com
![]() King Desmond of Eder lived poorly during his youth. Providing for his ill father Godric. As Desmond got older he dreamt of becoming a ruler one day. www.andymcinroy.com
![]() "Desmond, son of Godric,..." set sail towards Suslik Home of Melusine, a half-human half-dragon who preys on innocent trespassers. Her innocence is of that of Ruth. http://www.vintagefineartprints.com/print-2152-1862367/melusine-revealed-giclee-print/
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Rhetorical Devices that I used:
Epithet: A phrase substituted for a person's name.
Kenning: A conventional poetic phrase used for or in addition to the usual name of a person or thing.Epic Foreshadowing:To show or indicate beforehand; prefigure.
Epic Digression:An instance of digression, especially a written or spoken passage that has no bearing on the main subject.
Epic Boast:To speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.
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Biblical Allusion:Use an image or reference from the bible in everyday language that has nothing to do with the original
Alliteration: When a consonant sound repeats itself.
Gory Imagery:Covered or stained with gore;involving much bloodshed and violence.
Authorial Intrusion:The author penning the story, poem, prose steps away from the text and speaks out to the reader.
Fatalism:The belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.
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Desmond make haste that night into the perilous whale-road. Facing God's wrath from the north, causing the vessel to capsize into the cold water. Leaving him to swim to shore. Upon arrival Desmond ventures into Suslik. Not knowing if he'll make it out alive. Dripping water falls unto the cavern floor. Desmond ventures further. Holding a torch light in hand. He suddenly notices bones on the far right corner containing dried blood. Before he could turn around he notices a vile yet beautiful winged creature perched on top of a boulder. Watching him with piercing blue eyes. Suddenly the rapid creature lunged on top of Desmond grabbing his shoulder blades. Tearing at his flesh with her sharp talons. All the while dragging him into the depth. Gasping for breath Desmond tries to flee from Melusine. As he swims to the surface he felt a sudden tug on his leg. She lets go of him. On the surface Desmond rest's upon a granite rock. SPLASH Melusine fly's out of the water. Heading towards Desmond. He quickly takes out his sword from his sheath. As Melusine nears. Desmond steps forth unto a narrow rock. Wielding his sword in hand. Melusine hovers closer towards him. Just enough for Desmond to strike near her heart. With strength of a thousand men Desmond pierces Melusine's heart with his sword. Turning the water dark red. Upon leaving Desmond notices his blood stained sword gleaming in the water. Desmond felt regret for what he had done, but like so many other heroes it had to be done. As Desmond retrieves his sword in the water. He stands there for a while relived that Melusine had finally perish. As Desmond treads out of the cavern he felt a sense of hope for himself. As he was leaving Suslik that morning. Returning to Eder for the last time.