Quiz Review Mr. pettine – english 9

Opener Using the text of Mythology, identify how Homer’s illiad shows the characteristics of an epic. Be specific. -- Vast setting -- Involvement of Supernatural Forces -- Long Narrative Poem -- Shows the beliefs and emphases of a specific culture -- Feature an epic hero (larger than life hero who embarks on a quest) -- Glorification of hero at end

Question In mythology, what is explained by supernatural forces?

Answer Natural Phenomena

Question Name 3 characteristics of an epic

Answer -- Involvement of supernatural forces -- Vast setting -- Epic hero who embarks on a journey / quest -- Long narrative poem elevated in style -- Displays the beliefs / values of a specific culture -- Glorification of hero at end

Question -- What is oral tradition?

Answer Oral tradition is the passing down of tradition by word of mouth

Question What is extreme exaggeration? Example: I’m so hungry I could eat a whole cow.

Answer Hyperbole

Question -- What is the literary term for giving human characteristics to non-human things?

Answer Personification

Question A comparison between two unlike things using like or as?

Answer - Simile

question What is a comparison of two unlike things that does not use like or as?

Answer - Metaphor

question What is an extended comparison between unlike things. Usually extending over several lines, and featured in long narrative poems of Greek / Roman origin?

Answer Epic / Homeric Simile

question This is a fourteen line poem – may be Petrarchan, Spenserian, or Shakespearean.

answer Sonnet

Question This is a song-like poem

answer - Lyric

Question This is a poem that tells a story

Answer Narrative Poem

Question This is a song-like poem that tells a story, usually originates in folktale or legend

Answer Ballad

Question This is a long narrative poem, elevated in style, that tells the story of a hero who embarks on a journey. It usually features the involvement of supernatural forces. It displays the particular values / beliefs of a civilization.

Answer Epic Poem

Question In this step of the Hero’s Journey, something shakes up the situation and the hero sees the beginning of change.

Answer Call to Adventure

Question In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero is introduced in their safe haven.

Answer - Ordinary World

Question In this step of the hero’s journey, the hero is severely tested one final time

answer -- Resurrection / Final Battle

Question In this step of the hero’s journey, the hero has returned home, but something has changed

Answer Return with elixir

Question In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero encounters a seasoned traveler who gives him / her training or advice

Answer Meeting the Mentor

Question In this step of the hero’s journey, the hero is tested and sorts out allegiances in the special world

Answer - Tests. Allies, and Enemies

Question In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero prepares for the major challenge

Answer Approach

Question In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero tries to avoid the challenge. But only briefly

Answer - Refusal of the Call

Question In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero leaves the ordinary world and enters a new realm

Answer Crossing the threshold