But fate, that night, intended Grendel to gnaw the broken bones Of his last human supper" (9) shows which literary term? A. kenning B. foreshadowing C. alliteration D. personification
Grendel is a character in the epic poem "Beowulf". He is described as a monster who hunts down and devours men.
In this particular excerpt, we have an example of foreshadowing.
Foreshadowing is a technique used by authors to hint at something that will take place later on. In other words, it helps readers predict what is going to happen in the story.
When the audience reads the words "his last human supper," they can predict Grendel is going to die.
"Last supper" is associated with the last meal someone has before dying.
In conclusion, the excerpt shows the literary term "foreshadowing".
