the poem. The prose version of the poem has no alliteration. This greatly detracts

from the original rhythm and the reader therefore has a more difficult time reading and

memorizing the poem. In general, the poem sounds better with the alliteration present.

"The prince when he fled from Sweden, sought safety. . ." is more effective than "the

banished Eanmund. . .which he handed over to Onela, the Swedish king." Also, the

prose version of the poem is not written in caesuras. Caesuras add a definite beat and

rhythm to the poem and makes its oral interpretatio

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