Exploring the Traits of Epic Heroes and Poetry

What is the primary form of a folk epic?

• Dramatic play

• Musical composition

• Oral storytelling

• Written text

Which realm is often included in the settings of epics?

• Supernatural realms

• Futuristic cities

• Desert landscapes

• Underwater kingdoms

What role do gods play in epics?

• Moral guides

• Historical recorders

• Active participants

• Observers only

How is the language typically styled in folk epics?

• Modern and informal

• Heightened and ceremonial

• Silent and implicit

• Simple and direct

What does 'in media res' mean in the context of epics?

• In the middle of things

• At the end of times

• Before the beginning

• After the climax

What is an epithet in the context of epic poetry?

• A dramatic pause

• A type of character

• A descriptive phrase

• A long monologue

What is the purpose of an invocation in an epic?

• To conclude the story

• To challenge the hero

• To call for divine help

• To entertain the audience

Which characteristic is essential for an epic hero?

• Ability to fly

• Divine ancestry

• Larger-than-life persona

• Magical powers

What type of journey does an epic hero typically undertake?

• A quest of great value

• A pilgrimage

• A short trip

• A routine travel

Which modern stories share the hero's journey archetype?

• 1984

• Star Wars and Harry Potter

• Pride and Prejudice

• The Great Gatsby