"i remember that time when mead was flowing, how we pledged loyalty to our lord in the hall, promised our ring-giver we would be worth our price, make good the gift of the war-gear, those swords and helmets, as and when his need required it." what is ring-giver an example of? a. spolia b. alliteration c. a kenning d. scholasticism

C.

Explanation:

A kenning is a term in which a phrase of two words or a compound word is used metaphorically in the place of nouns. Kenning was most used in Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse poetry. Kenning is also used in Beowulf.

The term 'ring-giver' is an example a kenning. The metaphorical meaning of this phrase is 'king' or 'overlord'.

Other Kenning for king or overlord in Beowulf are Gold-giver, Gold-friend, Shepherd of People, etc.

So, the correct answer is option C.

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