Question

Read the excerpt from Beowulf. Which of Heorot's qualities do these lines depict?

The greatest of hall-buildings; Heorot he named it
Who wide-reaching word-sway wielded 'mong earlmen.
His promise he brake not, rings he lavished,
Treasure at banquet. Towered the hall up
High and horn-crested, huge between antlers:
• A.
darkness
O B.
grandeur
• C.
strength
O D.
elegance

Answer 1

Answer: B. Grandeur

Step-by-step explanation:

The qualities of Heorot that are depicted by these lines depict is grandeur. Grandeur means awesomeness, splendour and impressiveness, with regards to one's appearance or style.

Darkness is incorrect as the lines doesn't depict darkness. Strength and elegance aren't the correct option as well. Therefore, the correct option is B "Grandeur''.