Epic Poetry Quiz

What is the main purpose of epic poetry?

• To entertain with humor

• To use epic language and form to tell a story about a hero

• To describe everyday life

• To teach scientific concepts

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Which of the following is a characteristic of epic poetry?

• Focus on ordinary characters

• Use of sound devices and repetition

• Simple language and structure

• Lack of cultural values

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What type of character is typically the main character in epic poetry?

• A villain with no redeeming qualities

• A hero with extraordinary abilities

• A common person with no special traits

• A humorous sidekick

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Epic poetry often includes which type of themes?

• Love and romance

• Good vs. evil

• Everyday life

• Comedy and satire

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What is a common structural element of epic poetry?

• Free verse

• Episodic plot

• Random structure

• Lack of meter

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Epic poetry may begin with an invocation to whom?

• Historical figures

• Muses or spiritual figures

• Political leaders

• Famous scientists

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epic poetry?

• Expression of cultural values

• Focus on mundane tasks

• Dramatic battles

• Hostile characters to the hero

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What is often tested in the events and situations in epic poetry?

• The hero's patience

• The hero's character

• The hero's wealth

• The hero's humor

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Which of the following is a structural feature of epic poetry?

• Informal language

• Formal poetic structures, including meter

• Lack of organization

• Simple sentence structure

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What role do other powerful characters play in epic poetry?

• They support the hero

• They are hostile to the hero

• They are indifferent to the hero

• They ignore the hero

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