Question

Read the following excerpt from Beowulf.
Far off in his homeland Hygelac's thane,
good man of the Geats, heard about Grendel;
he was the strongest of all living men
at that time in this world,
noble and huge. He ordered made ready
a good wave-rider, announced he would seek
the warrior-king, famous ruler,
across the swan's riding, since he needed men.
Against that journey all sensible men
said not a word, though he was dear to them,
but encouraged such heart, observed the omens.
The mighty man had carefully chosen
from tribes of the Geats champions, battlers,
the best he could find, the acknowledged brave.
A group of fifteen he led to his ship;
the sea-skilled man marched down to the shore.

Select two words from this excerpt that have strong connotations. Explain the connotative meanings of each of these words. Then analyze how the words contribute to the reader’s understanding of Beowulf and his army. Be sure to use specific details from the excerpt to support your ideas.

Answer 1

@SourMunchkin7806

Answer 2

Oh lord lol ok gimme a min

Answer 3

One word with a connotation is wave-rider for sure

Answer 4

Haha not looking for answers just guidance that's all if that is alright =)

Answer 5

I just post the entire thing so you know what we are looking at

Answer 6

So refresh me on what connotation is again?

Answer 7

Is that like 2 words smashed into one?

Answer 8

I thought it was like an abstract way of saying something

Answer 9

like for sun you would say iron

Answer 10

something like that I think

Answer 11

Ok lol as i said it takes me a sec to focus on whats going on just gimme a sec

Answer 12

Denotation:

Snake - "any of numerous scaly, legless, sometimes venomous reptiles having a long, tapering, cylindrical body and found in most tropical and temperate regions."


Connotation:

Snake - evil or dangerous.

Answer 13

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

this is the definition of Connotation, using this what do you think the second word would be?

Answer 14

denotation is like the dictionary meaning and connotation may be something it represents

Answer 15

sea-skilled?

Answer 16

Why do you think that is one?

Answer 17

Because the excerpt could use the statement " the expert at sea" or "he knew how to handle the ocean" but instead used sea skilled

Answer 18

Am I on the right track?

Answer 19

I think so. But im not 100% sure i cant really wrap my head around it.

Answer 20

@Allison knows far more English then i do.

Answer 21

It's alright don't worry about it . thank you so much for your help, we can get a second opinion though, doesn't hurt :D =) @Allison

Answer 22

Again. I am a lot better at math lol

Answer 23

Lol thanks for that =) Will tag you if I need assistance =)

Answer 24

Ok :D.

Answer 25

This has been asked on Brainly. This person explains it all.

Answer 26

Oh... Thanks =)

Answer 27

@Allison can you leave that picture there I have to go right now but will be needing it later thanks

Answer 28

Of course.