Is there a specific end rhyme in Beowulf's boast?

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2026-02-20 16:35

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Yes, the end rhymes in Beowulf's boast are in the form of alliteration rather than traditional end rhymes found in later poetry. In Old English poetry, alliteration (repeated initial sounds) was used to create rhythm and structure within the lines.

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