Beowulf & Epic Poem Check for Understanding

Of the types of epic poems, the ___ epic is presented to the audience in oral

form.

Select the phrase that summarizes an epic convention.

• Shared characteristics of epic writers designed to establish and set a standard for epic poems.

• Shared characteristics of epic writers.

• Shared characteristics of epic writers to set the standard for heroes in epic poems.

• None of these

This epic poem convention is a formal plea for aid or help in telling the story.​

It is a Pagan Element! 

• Invocation

• In media rest

• Opening Statement or Theme

• Flashback

'​ (a)   ​ is the literary 'tool' that authors use when they

want to start the story in the middle. What is the Latin term?

• in media res
• flashback
• kenning
• epic simile

During the telling of an epic, when the narrator beings to discuss past events

before his or her time this is known as a ___

"Slaughter-pole," "ring-giver," "Wielder of Glory," and "Herot's saviour" are

all examples of `​ (a)  

• KENNING
• EPIC SIMILE
• ALLITERATIVE VERSE
• EPIC METAPHOR
• CEASURA

What is the purpose of a kenning?

• To introduce new characters

• To prove the poem was superior to regular writing

• To add an extra layer of description, richness, and meaning

• To confuse the reader

Select ALL of the conventions that an epic hero is presumed to exhibit:

• Ordinary birth

• Able to perform superhuman deeds

• Lives on after death.

• Succumbs to obstacles and loses humanity

• Reflects & symbolizes the values important to his society

A recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology is known has an

One of the archetypal patterns all epic heroes are presume to exhibit is that

they must go on a quest of journey.

Match each phase of that hero's journey with its correct description.

• The Call

• Makes Allies, Battles Enemies, Overcomes Tests

• The Departure

• Challenge presented; hero answers

• The Return

• Hero leaves his home world on his quest

• The Adventure

• Returns home. Shares the "gold" or "spoils" with his people or the lesson

  learned.