What is the primary meter used in Virgil's Latin epic, "The Aeneid"?

The epic poem "Beowulf" is written in which of the following meters?

Which meter is characterized by lines of five feet, where each foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable?

Identify the meter used in John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost."

Which of the following best describes the meter of Homer's epics?

In the context of epic poetry, what does the term "hexameter" refer to?

Which meter is primarily used in the Old English epic poem "Beowulf" and involves a specific pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables, along with alliteration?

What distinguishes blank verse from free verse in the context of epic poetry?

Which of the following epic poems is written in iambic pentameter?

What is the primary meter used in Dante's "Divine Comedy"?

Which of the following best describes the meter of Shakespeare's plays?

What distinguishes iambic pentameter from dactylic hexameter in the context of epic poetry?

a noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events. (Protagonist of Epic Poetry)

small descriptive phrase used to characterize a person or thing

A comparison of two unlike things that uses "just so" or "as" and is developed over several lines of verse.

is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero's journey.

An epic begins "in media res" which means

Epic poetry begins with an invocation to the Muse. This means:

These three elements of an epic help the poet remember the lines. One is a phrase about a person, another is a long comparison, and the last is the rhythmic pattern of the lines.

This element of epic poetry means that the language that tells the story is elegant.

The ________, or main character of an epic, embodies or displays characteristics that his/her culture values.

Which of the following is true about literary epics in all situations?

An epic hero demonstrates traits that are valued by society. Suppose that a society valued selflessness above all else. Which of the following is the BEST example of a trait of that society’s epic hero?

Odysseus as the epic hero of The Odyssey frequently displays cunning or sly intelligence and craftiness to solve problems and defeat opponents. Based on that, what did the Greeks value highly?

Words that sound alike at the end of a line create ___________.

The person who writes poetry is called a ______________.

Which word pairs are an example of rhyme?

Poems are usually written in short groups of lines similar to paragraphs called ______________.

When a line in a poem comes to the end, we call this a _______ __________.

The pattern in a poem that creates a musical quality or beat is called the ____________.

One line of a poem is called a __________.

Poets often use imagery and figurative ________________.

Mr. Hawkins is as silly as a goose is an example of a ___________.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep

And miles to go before I sleep.

The last 2 lines are an example of ____________________.

Which of the following statements is true about Epics? Check all that apply.

A hero is a leader who is identified with a particular society and undertakes a great deed in battle or a quest. True or False?

Which of the following is NOT an example of supernatural things?

Which of the following best defines what a 'quest' is? Select all that applies.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of supernatural beings?

Which statement is an example of heightened or elevated language?

Which statement is an example of heightened or elevated language?

Which statement is an example of heightened or elevated language?

Repetition of consonant sounds in the middle or ends of words

a comparison of two unlike things using the words "like," "as," "than," or "resembles"

the voice talking in a poem

poems that tell stories

a group of words repeated at intervals in a poem, song, or speech

song-like poems that express a speaker's thoughts or feelings

a line of poetry made up of five iambs

dictionary meaning of a word

poetry without regular meter or rhyme scheme

one unstressed syllable followed by one stressed syllable

rhymes that occur at the ends of lines in a poem

the overall "feeling" of a piece of literature

includes hyperbole, metaphor, personification, and simile

something that stands for or represents another thing

rhymes that occur within the lines of a poem

language that appeals to the senses

the pattern of end rhymes in a poem

repetition of similar vowel sounds (example: gray snake)

two consecutive lines of rhyming poetry

use of two meanings of a word simultaneously for humorous effect

a reference to a statement, a person, a place, an event, a literary character, etc.

a direct comparison of two unlike things without the use of words such as "like" or "as"

a poem that features two or more distinct speakers

repetition of similar consonant sounds at the beginning of words

all of the associations or emotions that a word suggests

the use of words that sound like what they mean

regular pattern of rhythm with stressed and unstressed syllables

the rise and fall of our voices as we use language

poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter

a song or songlike poem that tells a story, often with a tragic ending

the recurring use of a sound, a word, a phrase or a line

a group of consecutive lines that form a single unit within a poem

a work that imitates another work for comic effect

a non-human thing or quality is talked about as if it were human

a fourteen-line poem, generally written using iambic pentameter

words that sound similar but do not rhyme exactly

exaggeration for effect, not meant to be taken literally

Japanese nature poetry consisting of 17 syllables in 3 lines

words and syllables that sound alike

rhythmic, compressed language designed to appeal to emotion and imagination

A form of extended metaphor in which objects, persons, and actions in a narrative are equated with meanings that lie outside the narrative itself. The underlying meaning may have moral, social, religious, or political significance, and characters are often personifications of abstract ideas such as charity, greed, or envy.

In this line of the poem, "Far Away, buzzers buzz and school bells ring, what element are the words buzz and ring?

The elements in a poem that spark the senses.

Helps the reader create a "picture" in their minds.

It is not only VISUAL, but any of the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) that respond to what a poet writes.

The repetition of a sound in a sequence of words that are close to each other.

Typically uses consonant sounds at the beginning of a word to give stress to its syllable. Ex: Polly picked a petunia.

Is a stressed and unstressed syllabic pattern in a verse, or within the lines of a poem. Stressed syllables tend to be longer, and unstressed shorter.

(It is also a musical term with a similar meaning).

Poetry that is free from limitations of regular meter or rhythm, and does not rhyme with fixed forms.

Such poems are without rhythm and rhyme schemes, do not follow regular rhyme scheme rules, yet still provide artistic expression.

A form of figurative language in which something that is not human is given human characteristics.

Is often used in poetry to enhance the meaning and beauty of poems.

This form speaks directly to an idea, person, or thing

A Sonnet ...

An Elegy is...

is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero's journey.

What rhyme scheme does this poem use?

What rhyme scheme does this poem use?

Finish the sentence.

Poetry attempts to stir a reader's...

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Punctuation