IRONIC UNDERSTATEMENT. a peculiary anglo saxon backhand way of saying something positive by denying something negative

A device employed in Anglo-Saxon poetry in which the name of a thing is replaced by one of its functions or qualities, as in “ring-giver” for king and “whale-road” for ocean.

repetition of initial consonant sounds

the idea that people have an established worth according to their rank in society

outrageous boasting or trash talking

fate or destiny

minstrels who memorized and performed poetry

a long narrative poem telling of a hero’s deeds

bear

short descriptive pharses that define or describe a character

a pause in the line of poetry

a chapter in the poem

anglo saxon culture was governed by the ideals of bravery, loyalty

the use of hints or clues to prepare the reader for events to come

reference to a well known person, place, event, written work, or work of art

the changing tone of the poem