Sounds of the Saga

In this worksheet, students study short excerpts inspired by Beowulf and identify examples of alliteration by underlining them. After locating the repeated consonant sounds, students explain the effect of the alliteration, such as its contribution to tone, rhythm, or emphasis. The activity supports understanding of poetic structure in Old English literature and strengthens students’ ability to analyze how stylistic devices shape meaning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Poetry Analysis

English Language Arts – Identifying Literary Devices

English Language Arts – Understanding Sound and Structure in Poetry

English Language Arts – Textual Evidence and Explanation

This worksheet is part of our Beowulf worksheets collection.