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Quick Review on Epic Poems and Heroes

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An epic is--
a)
an account of a person's life written by another person
b)
a long narrative poem that tells about the adventures of a hero
c)
a novel that describes several generations of a family
d)
a literary work set in a particular historical period and based on true events
2.

A hero is usually a person of high social standing like a great warrior or a _____________.

a)

god

b)

mortal

c)

child

d)

leader or king

3.
An epic hero is a person whose qualities represent those valuable to his or her _____________________. 
a)
culture or society
b)
family and friends
c)
enemies and foes
d)
character and morals
4.
Epics usually include
a)
gods
b)
heroes
c)
supernatural incidents
d)
all of these. 
5.
The epic hero is usually
a)
a great leader
b)
of noble or divine birth
c)
very brave & athletic
d)
all of these
6.
What are kennings?
a)
metaphorical sayings.
b)
Biblical references.
c)
Body armour.
d)
Medieval stories.
7.
Definition:
The repetition of consonant sounds in the beginning of words. 
a)
Alliteration
b)
Symbol
c)
Assonance
d)
Rhythm
8.

which is the best example of alliteration?

a)

Only three girls came to the picnic.

b)

She wants to see that movie.

c)

I like popcorn, peanuts, and Pepsi when I watch movies.

d)

The sun was in my eyes all day and I got a headache!

9.

She was so pretty my eyes popped out! Is an example of which literary device?

a)

Onomatopia

b)

Simile

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Hiperbole

10.

Which of the following is the best example of a kenning?

a)

She sells seashells at the seashore.

b)

I was so tired, I slept for years.

c)

whale-rider

d)

Monkey see, monkey do.

11.

"The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room."

This is an example of which literary device?

a)

personification

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

d)

kenning

12.
Identify the metaphor
a)
My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.
b)
My heart is a muscle.
c)
My heart is like a hand pump pushing blood all throughout my body.
d)
My heart is like a muscle.
13.

Simile or Metaphor:

My father is a bear in the morning.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

14.

What is the phrase "brown noser" an example of?

a)

kenning

b)

personification

c)

hyperbole

d)

simile

15.
An epic begins "in medias res," which means
a)
in the middle of things
b)
after everything is over.
c)
a new beginning
d)
none of these