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WorksheetsEpics: Plot Devices
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Events that involve a long journey full of complications.
epic plot
epic theme
archetype
epithet
where the epic takes place
structure
epic plot
repetition
vast setting
What type of literary work is an epic?
A poem
A novel
A short story
A song
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an epic?
It's a long, narrative poem
It's about heroes doing great deeds
It's based on real life events
It's written in formal, elevated language
What are supernatural forces? (Choose all that apply)
gods
human
angels
demons
What is a quest?
to retreat
a journey
a hero
is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero's journey.
epic theme
epic poem
lyric poem
play
An epic poem is a long narrative poem. What does a narrative poem do?
uses a 1st person point of view
includes gods and monsters
tells a story
The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest known piece of literature ever written in history.
True
False
While the Epic of Gilgamesh is fictional, Gilgamesh was real king of Uruk (modern day Iraq).
True
False
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, the story of Gilgamesh is mythical.
True
False
According to the story, Gilgamesh was not a kind king and wanted fame. As a result, the gods decided to...
create a man equal to Gilgamesh to teach him to respect others
send Humbaba to attack
send a flood to destroy his city, Uruk
punish Gilgamesh by having a snake steal the plant that gave everlasting life
Who does Gilgamesh fight and become friends with?
Utanapishtim
Humbaba
Enkidu
Anu
Which feature of epic poetry is exemplified in the following excerpt from Iliad?
And which of the gods was it that set them on to quarrel? It was the son of Jove and Leto; for he was angry with the king and sent a pestilence upon the host to plague the people
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
a journey filled with many challenges
a vast setting of distant landscapes
supernatural forces, such as gods or monsters, that intervene
Which feature of epic poetry is exemplified in the following excerpt from Iliad?
Now, therefore, I shall go back to Phthia; it will be much better for me to return home with my ships, for I will not stay here...
a courageous hero who answers a call to adventure
a journey filled with many challenges
a vast setting of distant landscapes
supernatural forces that intervene
