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 (1)
The passage from Beowulf maintains the feature of alliteration , which is the repetition of initial consonant sounds. This characteristic enhances the musical quality of the verse, making it memorable during oral recitation. Other features like full lines, orhyme, and short pauses are present but are not the primary focus. ;
