
Exploring Epic Poetry: Types and Characteristics
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Jackson Turner
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first phase in the development of a Greek hero?
Coronation
Initiation
Separation
Return
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which trait is commonly found in Greek heroes?
Humility
Weakness
Divine ancestry
Common birth
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an epic primarily characterized by?
Short narrative
Lyric poetry
Elevated style and heroic episodes
Simple language
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which element involves the hero performing great deeds?
Epic simile
Vast setting
Invocation of the muse
Deeds of courage
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'in medias res' mean in the context of epics?
The story starts at the beginning
The story starts at the end
The story has no clear starting point
The story starts in the middle of events
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of an epithet in epic poetry?
To confuse the reader
To shorten the narrative
To enhance character description
To provide detailed descriptions
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might an epic include an invocation to the muse?
To request inspiration
To end the story
To introduce the antagonist
To summarize the plot
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.7.5
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
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