Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: "The people were terrified, but there was one man who could help them."
"but"
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Name all seven FANBOYS conjunctions.
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
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10
Name two characteristics that make Beowulf a larger-than-life epic hero.
Example: strength, born of royalty
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Is Beowulf a believable character, or is he "too heroic"? Explain your answer.
Accept good responses.
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elevated : soaring :: huge : ___________
massive
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Paraphrase the events lines 843-861, keeping all the main ideas.
Example: The Geats built the tower Beowulf had requested. They put his ashes inside and buried the dragon's treasure nearby. Geats told stories of Beowulf.
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Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: "They landed the ship and were greeted by a soldier patrolling the cliffs."
"and"
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banana
Go to last place!
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magnet
Take 25 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
heart
Other team wins 15 points!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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lifesaver
Give 5 points!
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Identify the FANBOYS conjunction in this sentence: "Were Pagan or Christian ideas more popular when Beowulf was written?"
"or"
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Combine the following sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: "He did not take his shield with him to fight Grendel. He did not take his sword either."
Accept good answers.
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Explain the differences and similarities between how Anglo-Saxon society celebrated their heroes, and how modern society celebrates ours.
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Combine the following sentences with a FANBOYS conjunction: Her son had been killed. The mother sought revenge."
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Explain why Beowulf's battle with Grendel represents a larger battle between good and evil.
