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Epic Long narrative poem that recounts adventures of an epic hero.
Epic hero possesses superhuman strength, craftiness, and confidence.
Epic plot Involves a long journey, full of complications, such as: ~strange creatures ~divine intervention ~large scale events
Epic setting Includes fantastic or exotic lands; involves more than 1 nation.
Archetypes A epic includes archetypes-characters, situations, and images that are recognizable in many times and cultures.
Epic themes Reflect such universal concerns as courage, a homecoming, loyalty, life and death, beauty, the fate of nation.
Epic simile great length that goes on for several lines.
Epithet brief description phrase used to characterize a particular person or thing-usually appositives set off by commas.
Allusion reference to a famous person, place, or thing, or event to help audience picture what is described.
Alliteration repeated consonant sound at the beginning of words.
Assonance repetition of vowel sounds.
Consonance repetition of sounds within and at the end of words.
Rhyme similar or identical sounds at the end of two or more words.
Imagery descriptive words and phrases that recrute sensory experiences for the reader.
Figurative language Language that communicates meanings beyond the literal meanings of words.
Abominably in a hateful
Adversary opponent;pleasing.
Appalled Filled with dismary;horrified.
Ardor Passion.
Assuage To calm or pacify.
Beguiling charming;pleasing.
Foreboding Sense of approaching evil.
Harried Tormented;harassed.
Meditation The act of being in serious, reflective thought.
Profusion Abundance.
Travail Painful effort.
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