1. Beowulf spoke of how his youth was filled with adventures. He recalled how he survived the swimming contest with Breca, washed ashore by the angry sea monsters. When they attempted to drag him too to the bottom of the sea, he killed nine of them and escaped.
2. The visual components that the author uses to illustrate Beowulf's heroism and might are 1. the use of a superman stature and 2. the depiction of fearless demeanor when Beowulf confronted Grendel in the ferocious battle.
3. The King of the great Danes loved his people. He protected them. The King did not trust an outsider to carry out this prime responsibility on his behalf. But with the dreaded Grendel, he was willing to give Beowulf a chance to prove his professed prowess.
4. In this context, "valorous" means being brave. Beowulf was described as a heroic warrior, which demonstrates his valor. He spoke of his previous conquests. His appearance before the King to ask for the chance to fight Grendel speaks eloquently of his dauntless boldness and gallantry.
5. The meaning of the word "devour" in the text is to conquer or overcome. "Devour" also means to annihilate (that is, to bring to an end the life or existence of somebody or something).
Thus, Beowulf remained a great warrior and hero throughout his life. He sacrificed his life to save his people and their friends by killing Grendel, his mother, and the dragon.
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