Characteristics of an Epic

A 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

An epic begins "in media res" which means

• at the beginning

• at the end

• outside the story

• in the middle of things

The ________, or main character of an epic, embodies or displays characteristics that his/her culture values.

• epic hero

• epithet

• in media res

• epic simile

Which of the following is true about literary epics in all situations?

• The main character (protagonist) is immortal.

• They shouldn't have supernatural elements

• The characters are of common birth.

• It is a long narrative poem.

An epic hero demonstrates traits that are valued by society. Suppose that a society valued selflessness above all else. Which of the following is the BEST example of a trait of that society’s epic hero?

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

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

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

• A hero who is very intelligent.

· A long narrative poem that celebrates the adventures and achievements of one or more heroic figures is called

• a fable

• an epic

• a sonnet

• a folk tale

An epic poem was meant to be

• acted on stage

• told orally

• read in a classroom

• none of the above

. small descriptive phrase used to characterize a person or thing

• Epithet

• Epic theme

• Allusion

• Allegory