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Introduction to Anglo-Saxon Literature: Beowulf
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Read the passage from Beowulf.

"They marched in step,
hurrying on till the timbered hall
rose before them, radiant with gold.
Nobody on earth knew of another
building like it. Majesty lodged there,
its light shone over many lands."

Which feature of Old English poetry did this modern translation maintain?

A. Alliteration
B. Full lines
C. Rhyme
D. Short pauses



Answer :

Final answer:

The modern translation of Beowulf maintains the feature of alliteration, showcasing the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words within a line of poetry.


Explanation:

Alliteration is the feature of Old English poetry that this modern translation of Beowulf maintained. In Old English poetry, alliteration involved the repetition of initial consonant sounds in words within a line of poetry, which is evident in the passage provided from Beowulf.


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