Question

read the following lines from part 12 of beowulf. which word or phrase best emphasizes beowulfs heroism? beowulf, / a prince of the geats, had killed grendel, / ended the grief, the sorrow, the suffering / forced on hrothgars helpless people / by a bloodthirsty fiend. a bloodthirsty fiend b ended the grief c prince d helpless people

Explanation:

Heroism often involves taking action to end suffering or injustice. The phrase "ended the grief" shows Beowulf's heroic act of stopping the pain inflicted on Hrothgar's people. "Bloodthirsty fiend" describes the enemy, "prince" is a title, and "helpless people" refers to the victims. Only "ended the grief" directly highlights Beowulf's heroic deed of bringing an end to the sorrow.

Answer:

B. ended the grief