Question

"What a great deal, Unferth my friend, / full of beer, you have said about Breca, / told of his deeds. But to tell the true story, / I had more sea-strength, power in swimming, / and also more hardship, than any other man."

What literary element is most clearly seen in these lines?
A. Conflict
B. Resolution
C. Falling action
D. Kenning

Answer 1

Conflict

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

I would say that within those lines, the literary element most clearly seen is B. resolution. This is because Unferth has rudely (and drunkenly) stated that Breca was a better swimmer and hero than Beowulf. Unferth's claims insult Beowulf and his reputation; yet, he does not insult Unferth or fight him. The conflict is through their words, and Beowulf resolves it by setting the record straight and explaining that he is actually the better swimmer and he had more work to do in the competition. After these lines, it says that Unferth sits and speaks no more for he now knows the truth and respects Beowulf and his greatness.