Q
Why is Caedmon’s Hymn important in the history of Old English literature ?
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A
A. The poem could be easily sung in all churches and was widely accepted.
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B
B. The poem’s theme of alienation becomes familiar to anglo-saxon poetry.
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C
C. The poem illustrates caedmon’s erudition and scholarship.
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D
D. The poem is widely believed to be the first written poem in old english.
Correct Answer:
D. D. The poem is widely believed to be the first written poem in old english.
