Question

"I remember that time when mead was flowing, how we pledged loyalty to our lord in the hall, promised our ring-giver we would be worth our price, make good the gift of the war-gear, those swords and helmets, as and when his need required it." What is ring-giver an example of? A. spolia B. alliteration C. a kenning D. scholasticism

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

A kenning is a term in which a phrase of two words or a compound word is used metaphorically in the place of nouns. Kenning was most used in Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse poetry. Kenning is also used in Beowulf.

The term 'ring-giver' is an example a kenning. The metaphorical meaning of this phrase is 'king' or 'overlord'.

Other Kenning for king or overlord in Beowulf are Gold-giver, Gold-friend, Shepherd of People, etc.

So, the correct answer is option C.