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Part 1: Epic Poetry: Gilgamesh Answers

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Which statement best describes the effect of Gilgamesh's repeated dreams in Gilgamesh: A New English Version?

A
The repetition of the dreams introduces one clear theme.
B
The repetition of the dreams creates rhythm, interest, and drama.
C
The repetition of the dreams gives the epic an informal tone.
D
The repetition of the dreams establishes Gilgamesh as the hero.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward youand terrifying flames shot from its mouth,nothing could cause you harm. The young manwho came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.Whatever happens, we will prevail."

A
The difficult journey that Gilgamesh must undertake causes him to feel defeated.
B
The vast landscape that Gilgamesh must travel through adds tension to the plot.
C
The intervention of the supernatural gives Gilgamesh hope that he will defeat Humbaba.
D
The narrative voice of the epic poem makes it difficult for the audience to relate to Gilgamesh.
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Which best defines the word repetition in epic poetry?

A
the recurrence of words and phrases for a specific effect
B
the duplication of main ideas for development
C
the reproduction of images for emphasis
D
the reappearance of characters for a surprise reaction
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Which detail from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best illustrates a challenging journey?

A
The two men travel a thousand miles at a time before they stop for the night.
B
Gilgamesh makes an offering to the mountain and asks for a favorable dream.
C
Gilgamesh dreams that an enormous mountain falls on him and Enkidu.
D
The two men can hear the roar of Humbaba as they get to the Cedar Forest.
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Which of these are elements of an epic poem’s structure and style? Select 4 options.

A
the use of poetic verse throughout the epic
B
a narrative voice that tells the story
C
the use of prose in some passages
D
short descriptions
E
elevated, or eloquent, style
F
compelling speeches
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Which statement best describes how Gilgamesh's dreams affect the plot of Gilgamesh: A New English Version?

A
The dreams lessen any tension in the plot.
B
The dreams introduce the main idea.
C
The dreams shift the focus from Gilgamesh.
D
The dreams create conflict and suspense.
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Why is repetition an important part of an epic's structure? Select 4 options.

A
It allows poets to remember and retell the poem.
B
It introduces additional themes.
C
It helps the audience absorb the poem.
D
It distracts from the main idea.
E
It creates a rhythmic pattern.
F
It emphasizes important ideas.
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In Gilgamesh: A New English Version, Gilgamesh repeatedly has dreams and says, "Enkidu, dear friend, I have had a dream."

A
It creates a main idea that the audience can understand, and it establishes Gilgamesh as the main character.
B
It creates a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow, and it signals that the audience will hear a new dream.
C
It creates a new structure that the audience needs to hear, and it shows how long Gilgamesh’s journey has been.
D
It creates a vivid image that the audience can see, and it establishes a more realistic way of storytelling.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,the dream you had is a favorable one.Again, the mountain stands for Humbaba.He threw you down, but he could not kill you.As for the handsome young man who appeared,he stands for Lord Shamash, who will rescue youand grant you everything you desire."

A
Lord Shamash will help both Gilgamesh and Humbaba.
B
Lord Shamash will help neither Gilgamesh nor Humbaba.
C
Lord Shamash will help Humbaba defeat Gilgamesh.
D
Lord Shamash will help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba.
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Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Then, from heaven, the voice of the godcalled to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack,attack Humbaba while the time is right,before he enters the depths of the forest,before he can hide there and wrap himselfin his seven auras with their paralyzing glare.He is wearing just one now. Attack him! Now!"

A
It scares Gilgamesh and leads the audience to believe that Gilgamesh will lose.
B
It encourages Gilgamesh to fight and adds excitement for the audience.
C
It causes Gilgamesh to run away and increases the audience's unease.
D
It causes Gilgamesh to slowly withdraw and provides the audience with relief.

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