Epic Poems

The 1st characteristic of an epic poem is that the plot centers on a __________ who is larger than life.

An epic poem is a long narrative poem. What does a narrative poem do?

• uses a 1st person point of view

• includes gods and monsters

• tells a story

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The setting for an epic poem

• takes place in the hero's realm

• takes place in another country

• covers a wide area of many parts of the world

What does "in medias res" mean?

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A brief, descriptive phrase is an_______________

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A comparison that goes on for more than 1 line is an ____________ _____________.

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Epic poems begin with an invocation to __________.

• an oracle

• a priestess of Athena

• a siren

• a muse

Who were the muses and what do they do?

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Which poet is generally given credit for creating The Odyssey?

Aurora, rosy-fingered Dawn, is an example of an

• epithet

• epic simile

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