Midterm Exam - The Epic

Question 0

What’s the difference b/w a folk epic and a literary epic?

Answer 0

✅ Folk epic: created & developed through oral tradition.

✅ Literary epic: written by a single specific author.

Question 1

What is an epic?

Answer 1

A long narrative poem about a larger-than-life hero

✅ IMPORTANT to the history of a nation

Question 2

Epic Hero

Answer 2

✅ Focuses on the adventures of the main character
✅ virtuous— although flawed
✅ occupied an elevated position in society

Question 3

Epic conflict

Answer 3

✅ Hero’s struggle against an obstacle

✅ Proves himself through success in battles

Question 4

Heroic Quest

Answer 4

✅ Quest/adventure in search of something of value to his people

Question 5

Divine Intervention

Answer 5

✅ Hero receives help from a god or other supernatural force.