Epic Hero in Epic Poetry

What is an epic poem?

• A short poem about everyday life.

• A long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a larger-than-life hero.

• A collection of short stories.

• A dramatic play with a tragic ending.

Which type of epic is an oral composition that changes over time as it is passed from storyteller to storyteller?

• Literary Epic

• Modern Epic

• Folk Epic

• Dramatic Epic

Which of the following is a characteristic of an epic?

• The hero is typically an ordinary person from humble beginnings.

• The setting is usually confined to a single, small location.

• The story is often told in a heightened language.

• Gods or supernatural beings never interfere with the action.

What literary device describes an epic that begins in the middle of the story and then flashes back to earlier events?

• Epic Simile

• Epithet

• In media res

• Hero's Journey

Which characteristic describes an epic hero as a "regular" human, sometimes part god, whose aspirations and accomplishments set them apart, rather than having magical powers?

• Larger than life person

• Lives on after death

• Not a "Superman"

• Undertakes a quest

What is 1 interesting thing you learned from this lesson?