Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Brit Lit:

Today in class:

Caesura: Pause in the line of verse

Kenning: A colorful, indirect way of saying something

Epic Poem: A long narrative poem that tells a story; Often oral.

I broke you into rows and asked you to use the above terms.
We looked at storytelling in terms of: pictures, words, and actions.

HW: Please read pg 26-27 in Beowulf.
Find an example of a kenning in a modern song and bring to class. Remember, as always, make sure that it is appropriate for school.

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