Epic Hero, Epic Poem, and Architypes Quiz

Which of the following is the correct definition of an epic poem?

• A long narrative poem that reveals the great deeds of a hero.

• A rhyming poem that reveals the relationship between the protagonist and the antagonist.

• A poem that reveals well-crafted themes and the characterization patterns of all the characters.

• A long narrative poem that reveals the inner workings of archetypal characters.

Which of the following is the correct definition of an archetype?

• The repetition and prevalence of antagonistic characters.

• Schemes and formulas derived from the common orator.

• A pattern that appears in literature across cultures and time.

• A system of analysis used to determine cross-cultural characterization.

Which of the following is another name for the Hero's Journey?

• Mythology of Ages

• Hero's Fortune

• Epic Tales of Lore

• Monomyth

Which of the following is a phase of the Hero's Journey?

• An Unlikely Hero

• Crossing the Threshold

• Pondering the Fate of Others

• Introspection and Intimidation

What does in media res mean?

• In the beginning of the action.

• In the middle of the action.

• In the end of the action.

• In the resolution of the action.

Which of the following are considered to be common archetypes?

• Hero.

• Trickster.

• Sage.

• All of the above.

True or False: Epic heroes are supernatural beings.

• True

• False

True of False: Epic poems are rhyming short stories.

• True

• False

True or False: Supernatural beings are featured heavily in epic poetry.

• True

• False

True or False: The epic hero is always a person of high status.

• True

• False