Traits of an Epic Hero

A hero is usually a person of high social standing like a great warrior or a _____________. 

•  god
• mortal
• child
• king

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When dealing with others, the epic hero is often ______________ and _____________. 

• serious and quiet
• clever and crafty
• fun and adventerous
• brave and strong

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True or False

The epic setting includes fantastic or exotic lands

• True

• False

True or False

The Odyssey is a story about the King of Ithaca and it is an example of an Epic.

• True

• False

in the middle of the action

• hero's quest

• point of view

• epic simile

• in medias res

a long narrative poem about the deeds of gods or heroes

• epic poem

• epic simile

• epic hero

• Epic

a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grandevents

• epic simile

• epic poem

• epic hero

• archetype

excessive pride or self-confidence

• epic simile

• Epic

• hubris

• point of view

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