Characteristics of Epic Poetry
Authored by Ibrahim Ahmed
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A noble & legendary character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events. (Protagonist of Epic Poetry)
Epic Simile
Epic Setting
Epic Hero
Epithet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
....................... is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero's journey.
Epic theme
Epic poem
Lyric poem
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An epic begins "in media res" which means
at the beginning
at the end
in the middle of things
outside the story
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The ________, or main character of an epic, embodies or displays characteristics that his/her culture values.
epic hero
epithet
epic simile
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about literary epics in all situations?
It is a long narrative poem.
The main character (protagonist) is immortal.
The characters are of common birth.
They have to have grandiose battles.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An epic hero demonstrates traits that are valued by society. Suppose that a society valued selflessness above all else. Which of the following is the BEST example of a trait of that society’s epic hero?
A hero who is willing to sacrifice his life or happiness for the life or happiness of others.
A hero who does everything to preserve his own life.
A hero who is very good at getting out of sticky situations.
A hero who is very intelligent.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Odysseus as the epic hero of The Odyssey frequently displays cunning or sly intelligence and craftiness to solve problems and defeat opponents. Based on that, what did the Greeks value highly?
Bravery
Strength
Wit and cleverness
Love
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
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