Intro to Beowulf + Epic Poetry

a brave and noble 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

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message of the story that reflects a universal idea

• Epic Poetry

• Epic Theme

• Epic Setting

• Epic Plot

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is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero's journey.

• epic theme

• epic poetry

• archetype

• epic plot

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Epics employ a formal tone and contain many figures of speech.

• true

• false

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The narrative focuses on the exploits of the _____________, who represents the cultural values of a race, culture, nation, or religious group.

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The hero's success and failure will determine the ______________ of his nation or culture

• name

• language

• fate

• expansion

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___________________ often take part in the action to affect the outcome.

• gods or other supernatural beings

• children

• fairies

• soldiers or other military types

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What characteristics define an epic hero?

• A hero who is very intelligent.

• A hero who is very good at getting out of sticky situations.

• A hero who does everything to preserve his own life.

• A hero who is willing to sacrifice his life or happiness for the life or happiness of others.

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What are the features of an epic? Select all that apply.

• A courageous hero who accepts a call to adventure

• A journey filled with many challenges

• A vast setting of distant landscapes

• Supernatural forces

• A rhyme scheme

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Which of the following is an example of kenning?

• ''The sun kissed the sky.''

• "The road stretched endlessly."

• "The sea-candle illuminated the night."

• "The wind whispered through the trees."

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