What are 2 characteristics of epic poetry? Select both correct answers.

• They tell 1 long story

• They focus on villains

• They often lack any meaningful story

• They focus on heroes

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What are 2 more characteristics of epic poetry? Select both correct answers!

• It includes simple language

• They use elevated language

• They focus on a realistic setting in modern times

• They include interactions with gods or supernatural forces

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What is a general definition of irony?

• The lesson of the story

• The opposite of expected consequences

• The point the author is trying to make

• The feeling of the text

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Which of the following is an example of irony in general?

• When it rains on a wedding day

• Odysseus falls for the Sirens’ song

• A pest control office is infested with roaches

• Romeo & Juliet meet in secret even though it is forbidden by their parents

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Which of the following is the definition of dramatic irony?

• Irony which occurs when the audience knows something that the main characters do not.

• Irony which occurs when an expected outcome is subverted.

• Irony which occurs when the speaker’s words are incongruous with the speaker's intent.

• When a character's actions produce an unexpected twist or outcome.

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Which of the following is the definition of situational irony?

• Irony which occurs when the audience knows something that the main characters do not.

• Irony which occurs when an expected outcome is subverted.

• Irony which occurs when the speaker’s words are incongruous with the speaker's intent.

• When a character's actions produce an unexpected twist or outcome.

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Which of the following is the definition of an ironic plot twist?

• Irony which occurs when the audience knows something that the main characters do not.

• Irony which occurs when an expected outcome is subverted.

• Irony which occurs when the speaker’s words are incongruous with the speaker's intent.

• When a character's actions produce an unexpected outcome.

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Which of the following is the definition of verbal irony?

• Irony which occurs when the audience knows something that the main characters do not.

• Irony which occurs when an expected outcome is subverted.

• Irony in which the speaker’s words contrast the speaker's intent.

• When a character's actions produce an unexpected twist or outcome based on the specific situation, usually the opposite of the character expectations.

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Which element of mythology is when the hero is forced to face a new situation?

• A call to action

• Explains an element of the real world

• prophecy of doom

• Help from a god or goddess

• Guidance from the mystical

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Which element of mythology is when a supernatural character offers advice?

• A call to action

• Explains an element of the real world

• prophecy of doom

• Help from a god or goddess

• Guidance from the mystical

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