What is the 'Cædmonian' school of poetry characterized by?
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Correct answer: Paraphrasing scripture into alliterative verse
The 'Cædmonian' label refers to anonymous religious narrative poetry that turns scripture into heroic alliterative verse. This contrasts with 'Cynewulfian' poems, which are more scholarly and signed with runic signatures.
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