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Epic Checklist Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an Epic? | A long narrative poem |
| What does an Epic begin with? | Begins with an invocation of a muse |
| What is an invocation of a muse? | A guiding spirit that inspires the poet |
| Where does an Epic start? | Begins “in media res”, at a crucial part in the story. |
| What does "in media res" mean? | in the middle of things |
| What makes up a epic hero? | o Larger-than-life figure o Usually male o Represents the ideals of a nation or race o Takes part in a long arduous journey intrepidly accomplished o Has superhuman strength o Accomplishes extraordinary deeds in battle |
| Where is the setting of the poem? | The setting of the poem is huge: worldwide, or even larger |
| Who else has an active role in epics? | Gods and other mystical creatures have an active role |
| What do epithets consist of? | An adjective or phrase that is used to describe a distinct quality of a person or thing. Poets used them as a musical phrase to complete a line of poetry Help the audience understand characterization Example: “the winedark sea”; “pale Persephone” |