WorksheetsIrony & Epic Poetry Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are 2 characteristics of epic poetry? Select both correct answers.
They tell 1 long story
They focus on villains
They often lack any meaningful story
They focus on heroes
What are 2 more characteristics of epic poetry? Select both correct answers!
It includes simple language
They use elevated language
They focus on a realistic setting in modern times
They include interactions with gods or supernatural forces
What is a general definition of irony?
The lesson of the story
The opposite of expected consequences
The point the author is trying to make
The feeling of the text
Which of the following is an example of irony in general?
When it rains on a wedding day
Odysseus falls for the Sirens’ song
A pest control office is infested with roaches
Romeo & Juliet meet in secret even though it is forbidden by their parents
Which of the following is the definition of dramatic irony?
Irony which occurs when the audience knows something that the main characters do not.
Irony which occurs when an expected outcome is subverted.
Irony which occurs when the speaker’s words are incongruous with the speaker's intent.
When a character's actions produce an unexpected twist or outcome.
Which of the following is the definition of situational irony?
Irony which occurs when the audience knows something that the main characters do not.
Irony which occurs when an expected outcome is subverted.
Irony which occurs when the speaker’s words are incongruous with the speaker's intent.
When a character's actions produce an unexpected twist or outcome.
Which of the following is the definition of an ironic plot twist?
Irony which occurs when the audience knows something that the main characters do not.
Irony which occurs when an expected outcome is subverted.
Irony which occurs when the speaker’s words are incongruous with the speaker's intent.
When a character's actions produce an unexpected outcome.
Which of the following is the definition of verbal irony?
Irony which occurs when the audience knows something that the main characters do not.
Irony which occurs when an expected outcome is subverted.
Irony in which the speaker’s words contrast the speaker's intent.
When a character's actions produce an unexpected twist or outcome based on the specific situation, usually the opposite of the character expectations.
Which element of mythology is when the hero is forced to face a new situation?
A call to action
Explains an element of the real world
prophecy of doom
Help from a god or goddess
Guidance from the mystical
Which element of mythology is when a supernatural character offers advice?
A call to action
Explains an element of the real world
prophecy of doom
Help from a god or goddess
Guidance from the mystical
Which element of mythology is a warning of future danger?
A call to action
Explains an element of the real world
prophecy of doom
Help from a god or goddess
Guidance from the mystical
Which element of mythology is when a supernatural force or character directly intervenes on behalf of the characters?
A call to action
Explains an element of the real world
prophecy of doom
Help from a god or goddess
Guidance from the mystical
The following is an example of what element of mythology?
The three sisters of fate let Hades know Hercules will one day defeat him.
A call to action
Explains an element of the real world
prophecy of doom
Help from a god or goddess
Guidance from the mystical
The following is an example of what element of mythology?
Athena lets Odysseus know about the Siren island.
A call to action
Explains an element of the real world
prophecy of doom
Help from a god or goddess
Guidance from the mystical
The following is an example of what element of mythology?
Poseidon calms the seas so Odysseus’ boat pass more easily.
A call to action
Explains an element of the real world
prophecy of doom
Help from a god or goddess
Guidance from the mystical
The following is an example of what element of epic poetry?
The Divine Comedy details the events of the narrator as he travels through Hell, Purgatory, & Heaven.
They tell 1 long story
They focus on heroes
They use elevated language
They include interactions with gods or supernatural forces
The following is an example of what element of epic poetry?
The Odyssey includes characters like Sirens, the Cyclops, and Athena.
They tell 1 long story
They focus on heroes
They use elevated language
They include interactions with gods or supernatural forces
The following is an example of what element of epic poetry?
Includes words like “doth”, “thy”, “foredooms”, or “fetters”.
They tell 1 long story
They focus on heroes
They use elevated language
They include interactions with gods or supernatural forces
The following is an example of what element of epic poetry?
People such as Odysseus from The Odyssey, Dante from the Divine Comedy, or Hercules from Greek mythology.
They tell 1 long story
They focus on heroes
They use elevated language
They include interactions with gods or supernatural forces
