Which work is a well-known example of Alliterative Revival poetry?
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Correct answer: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is one of the most celebrated Alliterative Revival poems, combining native alliterative technique with complex Arthurian narrative and symbolism. (Note: Piers Plowman is also an Alliterative Revival poem; this question specifically tests recognition of Sir Gawain as a prime example.)
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