Epic Poetry: Elements and Characteristics

Which of the following is a characteristic of epic poetry?

• A) Focus on ordinary events

• B) Involvement of supernatural forces

• C) Written in prose

• D) Set in modern times

In epic poetry, the hero is usually ____.

• a common person

• a god

• a noble character

• an animal

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Epic poetry is traditionally ____.

• A) sung

• B) written in free verse

• C) performed as a play

• D) recited orally.

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of epic poetry?

• A) Heroic deeds

• B) Supernatural elements

• C) Everyday life

• D) Formal diction

Epic poetry often features ____.

• A) modern technology

• B) historical events

• C) futuristic settings

• D) everyday conversations.

What is an epic?

• A short story

• A long narrative poem

• A scientific article

• A historical document

Which of the following is an example of an epic?

• Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'

• Homer's 'Odyssey'

• J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter'

• George Orwell's '1984'

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What is the main role of the epic hero in a story?

• Villain

• Main character

• Sidekick

• Narrator

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An epic hero often embodies ________ values.

• Cultural

• Personal

• Economic

• Political

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Which of the following is an example of an epic hero? A) Odysseus B) Hamlet C) Sherlock Holmes D) Robin Hood.

• Odysseus

• Hamlet

• Sherlock Holmes

• Robin Hood