Unit 1 Test Review | Beowulf | English 4

Which of the following are not characteristics of an EPIC POEM?

• The poem is short

• All of the lines must rhyme

• The poem is long

• The poem tells a narrative

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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In this unit, we used the acronym EPIC to help remember the characteristics of an archetypal Epic Hero.

What does the "E" stand for?

• Embodies and protects community values

• Eviscerates all enemies

• Enthusiastic about helping others

• Embodies the archetype of a modern hero

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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In this unit, we used the acronym EPIC to help remember the characteristics of an archetypal Epic Hero.

What does the "P" stand for?

• Possesses supernatural traits

• Plants new plant life on the planet

• Possesses charisma and enthusiasm for their role in the world

• Protects those in need

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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In this unit, we used the acronym EPIC to help remember the characteristics of an archetypal Epic Hero.

What does the "I" stand for?

• Identifies a need to go on a quest

• Identifies their own heroic traits

• Intelligent

• Identifies the enemies that need to be defeated in far off lands

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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In this unit, we used the acronym EPIC to help remember the characteristics of an archetypal Epic Hero.

What does the "C" stand for?

• Carries themselves with confidence

• Carries themselves with strength

• Cries themselves to sleep every night

• Catches the villains of their time

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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The Anglo-Saxons were considered pagans. What does this mean about their beliefs?

• They believed in one single god

• They believed in many gods

• They did not hold any religious beliefs

• They were scientologists

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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The Anglo-Saxons were considered pagans. What is a characteristic of these beliefs (review the Intro Stations)

• They were very superstitious people.

• They believed in the power of lucky charms/gems.

• They were very scientifically minded.

• They had an adverse view of magic and superstition.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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The Anglo-Saxons were known for using literary devices such as epithets, kennings, caesura, and alliteration.

What is one of the main reasons they likely used these devices?

• Their poems were traditionally told orally (not written) and all of these devices all appeal to the auditory senses.

• Their poems were traditionally only written and read privately.

• They did not use literary devices in their epic poems.

• We do not have a single clue as to why they might've used these devices.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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The following are all used to describe/rename Grendel in Beowulf.

Mankind's-Enemy and Woe-Walker

Which device is being used?

• Alliteration

• Kenning

• Caesura

• Personification

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Which device is this a definition for:

When two words are combined (usually with a hyphen) in order to form a poetic expression that refers to a person or a thing (metaphorical).

• kenning

• epithet

• caesura

• alliteration

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

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