Share an example of satire. Think of other pieces of literature you've read, movies you've seen, t.v. commercials, etc. Explain what the writer is satirizing.

What is satire?

Purposes for reading

Identify and discuss at least one major purpose for reading Beowulf.

Using literary devices to convey a message in Beowulf

What stylistic devices did the author(s) of Beowulf use to manipulate the reader and to what means?

What questions do you have about Beowulf thus far?

What are the qualities of a true hero? Give some modern day examples.

Doggerel

According to our lovely textbook, when looking at poetry doggerel is "a term used for lines whose subject matter is trite and whose rhythm and sounds are monotonously heavy-handed."(773).

Do you agree or disagree that poetry can be defined in this way? Refer to specific works of poetry that you think is an example of doggerel and why.