1. EPIC HEROES Vocabulary Enhanced Language Arts

2. Epic NounNoun A long narrative poem or story, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nationA long narrative poem or story, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the history of a nation Example: BeowulfExample: Beowulf

3. Epic Hero Noun Noun A brave and noble character in an epic, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events; often represents the values of a nation or group A brave and noble character in an epic, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events; often represents the values of a nation or group

4. Epic hero Cycle Noun Noun The epic hero usually undertakes a quest or journey to achieve something of great value to themselves or society. The epic hero usually undertakes a quest or journey to achieve something of great value to themselves or society.

5. Quest Noun or VerbNoun or Verb The act or an instance of seeking or pursuing something; a search. An expedition undertaken in medieval romance by a knight in order to perform a prescribed feat.The act or an instance of seeking or pursuing something; a search. An expedition undertaken in medieval romance by a knight in order to perform a prescribed feat. Example: Sir Gawain’s quest to find the Green Knight.Example: Sir Gawain’s quest to find the Green Knight.

6. Chivalry Noun of generosity, valor, and in The rules customs ofThe ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms. The rules and customs of medieval knighthood. Examples :When Sir Gawain takes the challenge presented to King Arthur. Sir Gawain shows this bravery by standing in front of the Green Knight without fear.Examples :When Sir Gawain takes the challenge presented to King Arthur. Sir Gawain shows this bravery by standing in front of the Green Knight without fear.

7. Invocation Noun of (asking) etc., for aid, protection, orThe act of calling upon (asking) a deity, spirit, etc., for aid, protection, inspiration, or supplication. Example from the Iliad : “Achilles' wrath, to Greece the direful spring Of woes unnumber'd, heavenly goddess, sing”Example from the Iliad : “Achilles' wrath, to Greece the direful spring Of woes unnumber'd, heavenly goddess, sing”

8. In medias res Adverb phraseAdverb phrase Technical term for the epic convention of beginning "in the middle of things," rather than at the very start of the story.Technical term for the epic convention of beginning "in the middle of things," rather than at the very start of the story. Example : In both Beowulf and The Iliad, the reader starts in the middle of the story.Example : In both Beowulf and The Iliad, the reader starts in the middle of the story.

9. Oral Tradition NounNoun Oral tradition is information passed down through the generations by word of mouth that is not written down. This includes historical and cultural traditions, literature and law. Oral tradition is information passed down through the generations by word of mouth that is not written down. This includes historical and cultural traditions, literature and law.

10. Archetype NounNoun A recurring symbol in literature, art, or mythology.A recurring symbol in literature, art, or mythology. In literature, there are situation archetypes, setting archetypes, symbolic archetypes and character archetypes.In literature, there are situation archetypes, setting archetypes, symbolic archetypes and character archetypes.

11. Monomyth NounNoun A popular form of story structure derived from Joseph Campbell’s book The Hero With A Thousand Faces and adapted by Christopher Vogler is the Twelve Stage Hero's Journey.A popular form of story structure derived from Joseph Campbell’s book The Hero With A Thousand Faces and adapted by Christopher Vogler is the Twelve Stage Hero's Journey. A three-act character arc.A three-act character arc.