Elements of Epic Poetry

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
+7
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about literary epics in all situations?
It is a long narrative poem.
The main character (protagonist) is immortal.
The characters are of common birth.
They have to have grandiose battles.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Is on literary form that is slowly becoming extinct, if not, rare.
Drama
Folktale
Novel
Epic
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It is a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The ________, or main character of an epic, embodies or displays characteristics that his/her culture values.
epic hero
epithet
in media res
epic simile
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common feature of epic poetry?
A) Short and concise
B) Focuses on everyday life
C) Involves a journey or quest
D) Written in prose
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
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