M R . P E T T I N E – E N G L I S H 9

QUIZ REVIEW

OPENER

• Using the text of Mythology, identify how Homer’s illiad shows the characteristics of an epic. Be specific.

• -- Vast setting

• -- Involvement of Supernatural Forces

• -- Long Narrative Poem

• -- Shows the beliefs and emphases of a specific culture

• -- Feature an epic hero (larger than life hero who embarks on a quest)

• -- Glorification of hero at end

QUESTION

• In mythology, what is explained by supernatural

forces?

ANSWER

• Natural Phenomena

QUESTION

• Name 3 characteristics of an epic

ANSWER

• -- Involvement of supernatural forces

• -- Vast setting

• -- Epic hero who embarks on a journey / quest

• -- Long narrative poem elevated in style

• -- Displays the beliefs / values of a specific culture

• -- Glorification of hero at end

QUESTION

• -- What is oral tradition?

ANSWER

• Oral tradition is the passing down of tradition by

word of mouth

QUESTION

• What is extreme exaggeration? Example: I’m so

hungry I could eat a whole cow.

ANSWER

• Hyperbole

QUESTION

• -- What is the literary term for giving human

characteristics to non-human things?

ANSWER

• Personification

QUESTION

• A comparison between two unlike things using like

or as?

ANSWER

• - Simile

QUESTION

• What is a comparison of two unlike things that does

not use like or as?

ANSWER

• - Metaphor

QUESTION

• What is an extended comparison between unlike

things. Usually extending over several lines, and

featured in long narrative poems of Greek / Roman

origin?

ANSWER

• Epic / Homeric Simile

QUESTION

• This is a fourteen line poem – may be Petrarchan,

Spenserian, or Shakespearean.

ANSWER

• Sonnet

QUESTION

• This is a song-like poem

ANSWER

• - Lyric

QUESTION

• This is a poem that tells a story

ANSWER

• Narrative Poem

QUESTION

• This is a song-like poem that tells a story, usually

originates in folktale or legend

ANSWER

• Ballad

QUESTION

• This is a long narrative poem, elevated in style, that

tells the story of a hero who embarks on a journey. It

usually features the involvement of supernatural

forces. It displays the particular values / beliefs of a

civilization.

ANSWER

• Epic Poem

QUESTION

• In this step of the Hero’s Journey, something shakes

up the situation and the hero sees the beginning of

change.

ANSWER

• Call to Adventure

QUESTION

• In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero is

introduced in their safe haven.

ANSWER

• - Ordinary World

QUESTION

• In this step of the hero’s journey, the hero is severely

tested one final time

ANSWER

• -- Resurrection / Final Battle

QUESTION

• In this step of the hero’s journey, the hero has

returned home, but something has changed

ANSWER

• Return with elixir

QUESTION

• In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero

encounters a seasoned traveler who gives him / her

training or advice

ANSWER

• Meeting the Mentor

QUESTION

• In this step of the hero’s journey, the hero is tested

and sorts out allegiances in the special world

ANSWER

• - Tests. Allies, and Enemies

QUESTION

• In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero prepares

for the major challenge

ANSWER

• Approach

QUESTION

• In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero tries to

avoid the challenge. But only briefly

ANSWER

• - Refusal of the Call

QUESTION

• In this step of the Hero’s Journey, the hero leaves

the ordinary world and enters a new realm

ANSWER

• Crossing the threshold