Question

beowulf
by eddie mcpherson
beowulf: i am beowulf, son of ecgtheow. i have come to destroy the demon grendel.
1st poet: the captain was immediately impressed with beowulfs quiet strength and confident demeanor.
captain: grendel has slaughtered many men and fear has paralyzed the kingdom. allow me to warn you in advance: if you plan to confront the creature, dont expect to return to your home, for surely grendel will kill you and all your men. if you have any brains at all, you will go aboard your ship again and return home.
use the passage to answer the question.
which phrases help develop the passages fearful mood? select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
\quiet strength and confident demeanor\
\to destroy the demon grendel\
\paralyzed the kingdom\
\slaughtered many men\
\confront the creature\

Explanation:

• "Paralyzed the kingdom" implies a state of fear - induced inaction.
• "Slaughtered many men" shows the violent and terrifying actions of Grendel.

Answer:

"paralyzed the kingdom", "slaughtered many men"