Answer:
Ask a rhetorical question or state an interesting fact.
Explanation:
<u>Which best describes the impact of the narration in the excerpt?</u>
<em>It allows the reader to understand the thoughts of a man preparing for death. </em>
The literary device of stream of consciousness is used in this excerpt to create tension and prepare the reader for a difficult looming moment. It also invites the reader to enter the mind of the man and experience his feelings, thoughts, images, and empathize with what he is living.
In medias res- in the middle of things
geats- people of southern Sweden
epic-long narrative poem about national heroes
Hygelac- Beowulf’s uncle
Grendel- the monster who pillages Heorot vill
Wiglaf- loyal companion of Beowulf
Wealhtheow-Hrothgar’s queen
mere- lake or pool
Wyrd- fate