From Beowulf Translated by Burton Rafel
WORD LIST
Tail
stalked
gorge
gruesome
withing loathsome
A DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, think about the meaning of the
Italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question.
1
Would it be logical for a villain's lair to be in a public place? Why or why
not?
2.
"The bear loudly stalked the hunter through the woods." What might the
bear do to stalk the hunter better?
3.
"I gorged myself on half an apple!" Does this statement make sense?
Explain.
4.
My sister loves gruesome movies. Will she want to see the movie Night of
the Bloody Corpses? How do you know?