Answer: A. The simile "like percussionists" helps to create a marching rhythm, which intensifies the poem's serious tone
Answer:
I think it might be A or C.
Explanation:
It could be said that both were ready to die for the cause, they knew that this was a possibility so that why they were brave and determined. it might also reflect that both acted for revenge. what is more, they are ready to kill Beowulf is ready to kill the monster and the monster is ready to kill him and hurt his people.