Epic Poetry Devices Quiz Form
Test your knowledge of devices found in epic poetry. Answer all questions to the best of your ability.
Which of the following is an example of an epithet?
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Swift-footed Achilles
The wrath of gods
A journey to the underworld
A hero’s call to adventure
Which device involves a lengthy comparison using 'like' or 'as'?
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Epic simile
Allusion
Invocation
Personification
Select all devices commonly found in epic poetry.
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Invocation of the Muse
In medias res
Cliffhanger
Epic simile
Haiku structure
What is the purpose of 'in medias res' in epic poetry?
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To begin the story in the middle of action
To describe a hero’s lineage
To praise the gods
To end the story abruptly
Which of these is an invocation?
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"Sing, O Muse, of the wrath of Achilles"
"He sailed across the wine-dark sea"
"The cunning Odysseus"
"With shield and spear in hand"
Name one example of an epic simile from any well-known epic.
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Which of the following best defines 'catalogue' in epic poetry?
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A detailed list of people, objects, or places
A metaphor for the hero’s journey
A poetic meter
A type of rhyme scheme
Select all lines that contain an epic simile.
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As when the shivering north wind blows across the sea
He ran like a lion among sheep
The sun rose over the city
Her words were sharp as arrows
Rate your confidence in identifying epic poetry devices.
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Briefly explain why epic poetry often uses repetition.
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