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Flashcards on Literature: Epic Poetry
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What is epic poetry?
Epic poetry is a genre of literature that tells a long narrative about heroic deeds and adventures.
Who is the author of 'The Iliad'?
Homer
What is the main theme of 'The Odyssey'?
The journey and adventures of Odysseus after the Trojan War.
What is an epic hero?
An epic hero is a larger-than-life character who possesses noble qualities and undertakes great quests.
What is a poetic device commonly used in epic poetry?
The use of epithets, or descriptive phrases, to characterize people or things.
What is an example of an epic poem from ancient Western literature?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Who is the author of 'Paradise Lost'?
John Milton
What are some common themes in epic poetry?
Heroism, loyalty, fate, and the relationship between gods and mortals.
What is an example of an epic poem from ancient Indian literature?
The Mahabharata
Who is the author of 'Paradise Lost'?
John Milton
What is an example of an epic poem from ancient Greek literature?
The Odyssey
What is the significance of the heroic code in epic poetry?
The heroic code emphasizes honor, bravery, and loyalty.
Who is the author of 'Beowulf'?
Unknown
What is an example of an epic poem from ancient Roman literature?
The Aeneid
What is the structure of an epic poem?
Epic poems are typically divided into books or cantos, and they often begin with an invocation to a muse.
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Who is the author of 'The Iliad'?
Virgil
Homer
Beowulf
Ovid
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What is the main theme of 'The Odyssey'?
Love and romance
The journey and adventures of Odysseus
Political upheaval
Family dynamics
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What is an epic hero?
A villian
A larger-than-life character with noble qualities
A sidekick
An ordinary person
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What is a poetic device commonly used in epic poetry?
Alliteration
Onomatopoeia
Epithets
Hyperbole
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Who is the author of 'Paradise Lost'?
William Shakespeare
John Milton
Geoffrey Chaucer
Emily Dickinson
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What are some common themes in epic poetry?
Heroism, loyalty, fate, and the relationship between gods and mortals
Romantic love and betrayal
Social inequality and poverty
Religious conflict and intolerance
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Who is the author of 'Beowulf'?
Unknown
John Keats
William Blake
Percy Bysshe Shelley
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What is the significance of the heroic code in epic poetry?
To critique traditional heroism
To emphasize honor, bravery, and loyalty
To promote individualism
To explore themes of love and friendship
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What is an example of an epic poem from ancient Roman literature?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Mahabharata
The Odyssey
The Aeneid
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What is the structure of an epic poem?
Short and concise
Divided into books or cantos
Chronological order
No specific structure
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