Epic Literature
What is the primary purpose of an epic?
A) To entertain
B) To provide moral lessons
C) To celebrate the deeds of a hero
D) To convey historical facts
To celebrate the deeds of a hero
What is a kenning?
- A) A type of rhyme scheme
- B) A historical account
- C) A narrative technique
- D) A metaphorical compound expression
A metaphorical compound expression
What is a stock epithet?
- A) A formulaic descriptive phrase
- B) A character's name
- C) A historical event
- D) A type of narrative twist
A formulaic descriptive phrase
What does "mettle" mean?
- A) A type of metal
- B) A musical term
- C) A kind of plant
- D) The ability to meet a challenge
The ability to meet a challenge
In which context would "brandish" be appropriately used?
- A) To wave a flag in celebration
- B) To complain about a service
- C) To flourish a weapon menacingly
- D) To assist someone in need
To flourish a weapon menacingly
Which of the following is a characteristic of epic poetry?
- A) Use of rhyme
- B) Focus on a single event
- C) Stylized narrative celebrating a hero
- D) Written in prose
Stylized narrative celebrating a hero
Which of the following is an example of litotes?
- A) "He was not unmindful of his duty."
- B) "The sea was a whale road."
- C) "She was the fairest of them all."
- D) "He fought like a lion."
"He was not unmindful of his duty."
Which of the following best describes a chronicle?
- A) A fictional story
- B) A character analysis
- C) A type of poetic expression
- D) A chronological record of events
A chronological record of events
Which of the following best defines "heinous"?
- A) Joyful
- B) Hateful or wicked
- C) Generous
- D) Mysterious
Hateful or wicked
Which sentence correctly uses "dauntless"?
A) The dauntless hero fled in fear.
B) The dauntless tree grew tall and strong.
C) She was dauntless when she complained about the food.
D) The dauntless explorer faced the storm without hesitation.
The dauntless explorer faced the storm without hesitation.
In which epic poem is the hero's journey to the underworld a central theme?
- A) The Iliad
- B) The Odyssey
- C) Beowulf
- D) The Aeneid
The Odyssey
What is the effect of using alliteration in poetry?
- A) It emphasizes the meaning of words
- B) It provides clarity to the text
- C) It creates a musical quality
It creates a musical quality.
What is a Christ figure in literature?
- A) A character who opposes religion
- B) A character resembling Jesus Christ
- C) A historical figure
- D) A villain
A character resembling Jesus Christ
What is the meaning of "assail"?
- A) To attack verbally
- B) To assist
- C) To surround
- D) To confuse
To attack verbally
Choose the sentence that best illustrates "consort":
A) The consort of the king was very wise.
B) She consorted with her friends at the party.
C) The consort was a heavy burden to carry.
D) He consorted his way through the exam.
The consort of the king was very wise.
What narrative technique is commonly used in epics to provide background information about characters?
- A) Foreshadowing
- B) In Medias Res
- C) Flashback
- D) Exposition
Exposition
What does the term 'wyrd' refer to in Germanic literature?
- A) A hero's journey
- B) A type of poetic device
- C) Fate or destiny
- D) A narrative structure
Fate or destiny
How does bias affect the perspective in a narrative?
- A) It creates a neutral viewpoint
- B) It enhances the story's objectivity
- C) It precludes fairness in judgment
- D) It has no impact on the narrative
It precludes fairness in judgment
"Flummox" refers to:
- A) To confuse or perplex
- B) To encourage
- C) To lead
- D) To restrict
To confuse or perplex
How is "stint" used correctly in a sentence?
- A) She had a stint in the military.
- B) He stinted his efforts to succeed.
- C) The stint of the movie was thrilling.
- D) He stinted on his homework.
She had a stint in the military.
In what way does the tragic hero's fate often reflect the concept of hubris?
- A) It leads to their ultimate success
- B) It demonstrates their moral integrity
- C) It results in their downfall due to excessive pride
- D) It highlights their connection to the divine
It results in their downfall due to excessive pride
How do authors use irony to illustrate the unpredictability of fate?
- A) By providing clear outcomes
- B) By creating situations where the opposite of what is expected occurs
- C) By adhering strictly to moral lessons
- D) By eliminating character flaws
By creating situations where the opposite of what is expected occurs
What role does the mentor archetype typically play in a hero's journey?
- A) To challenge the hero
- B) To act as a comic relief
- C) To serve as a rival
- D) To provide guidance and support
To provide guidance and support
The term "succor" is best defined as:
- A) A form of punishment
- B) A method of attack
- C) A type of tree
- D) Assistance in distress
Assistance in distress
Which of the following sentences uses "bequeath" correctly?
A) She bequeathed her fears to her children.
B) He bequeathed his wealth to charity.
C) They bequeath the truth in their lies.
D) She bequeathed her love for music.
He bequeathed his wealth to charity.